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Sixth Form Academic

Joining Sixth Form presents lots of new opportunities and challenges but the major focus of the two years will be your academic studies. Whether you choose A Levels or BTECs, a considerable amount of time will be spent in the academic departments so we provide a network of people to help you transition successfully. 

A personal tutor to support and champion your progress.

Specialist teachers who work alongside your tutor to help you achieve your goals. 

The Head of Sixth Form to monitor the academic progress and pastoral welfare of all Sixth Form students.

A Careers Advisor to guide your university and career choices and help with your personal statement. 

Alumnae who are able to mentor and advise based on their breadth of knowledge and experience.

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Finding the Right Course

In the increasingly complex landscape of university courses and careers, the first step is choosing the right academic programme. We offer advice about how to choose the right courses and which combinations are needed for university courses.

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Individualised Learning

At Leweston learning is flexible and is adapted to the needs of students. Specialist teachers are responsible for providing opportunities for academic extension and supporting those who need additional support.

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Sixth Form Courses

  • 13D Design
  • 2Biology
  • 3Business BTEC
  • 4Classical Civilisations
  • 5Chemistry
  • 6Computer Science
  • 7Drama and Theatre
  • 8Economics
  • 9Engineering BTEC
  • 10Equine Managment BTEC
  • 11English Literature
  • 12Extended Project Qualification
  • 13Fashion and Textiles
  • 14Fine Art
  • 15French
  • 16Further Maths
  • 17Geography
  • 18History
  • 19Maths
  • 20Music
  • 21Photography
  • 22Physical Education BTEC
  • 23Physics
  • 24Psychology
  • 25Religious Studies
  • 26Spanish
  • 27Sport

Full details of all our courses, and more, are available in the Sixth Form Course Directory.

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10 things to consider when choosing your Sixth Form subjects

There are lots of considerations when choosing your Sixth Form subjects and many students find it hard to narrow the choice down to three. Mr Ryan-East, Head of Sixth Form, shares 10 things to think about when making the decision.

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Results and Destinations

Leweston students go on to study a wide variety of different courses at a range of higher education institutions but what is most important to us is that all students find a pathway that fits with their ambitions and aspirations.

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Success Stories

Oliver

2024 Leaver

With support from the Music Department and Careers Advisor, Ollie gained not one, but five offers from Music Conservatoires including the Royal Northern College of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire, Trinity College London and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Ollie accepted a place, and a significant scholarship, at the Royal Academy of Music.

Charlie

2024 Leaver

Charlie received an offer from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The LSE has been rated as the third best university by the Complete University Guide, after Oxford and Cambridge, and has been ranked as the top London university by the Times for the past 4 years. Competition for places at LSE is intense and Charlie won his by achieving 2 A* and 2 A grades in Economic, Religious Studies, English Literature and Fine Art.

Serena

2024 Leaver

Serena studied English Literature, Fine Art and Religious Studies achieving 2 A*s and 1 A grade. She was one of the top performers nationally in her Fine Art course and her result was recognised by the OCR exam board. She has taken up a place to study Performance: Design and Practice at the prestigious Central St Martins.

Penny

Current year 13 student

Penny has received an offer to study for a Plant Science degree at the Eden Project in Cornwall. Penny will become integrated into the Eden Project, participating in activities in the tropical and Mediterranean biomes, the outdoor garden and the crop production facility, working alongside horticulturalists and attending taught modules onsite from specialist lecturers.