Welcome
All Saints is a friendly Catholic Mixed Sixth Form that empowers students to reach their full potential and achieve their academic ambitions.
If you are a Year 11 student with ambitions in Medicine, Journalism, Law, or fields such as Humanities, Social Sciences, or History, our Sixth Form is the ideal place for your success.
In our modern facilities, you will benefit from expert guidance, personalised support, and valuable work experience placements. We also offer access to prestigious and highly competitive summer schools, including the Sutton Trust, the King’s College K+ Programme, and the Social Mobility Foundation. With our support, you will be equipped to excel throughout your two-year journey with us.
We take pride in our students' achievements, with many securing places at leading universities and colleges each year. In the past few years, we have had more students admitted to prestigious Russell Group universities than the national average in England.
When you join our Sixth form, you will find yourself in a supportive and nurturing community where student mental health and well-being are central. Students have daily contact with our dedicated sixth-form pastoral team, which allows them to discuss any concerns they have and ensure that they remain happy and secure in their studies.
Our Sixth Form embraces a Catholic ethos that promotes respect, collaboration, and social responsibility. We welcome students from all faiths and backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive personally and achieve their academic aspirations.
“To expand pupils’ knowledge of the world of work, leaders also organise for all pupils to complete work experience placements.” - Ofsted 2023
Why Choose Our Sixth Form?
- More All Saints students progress to Russell Group universities than the national average.
- A wide range of courses to help you explore your interests and career pathways.
- Our students secure places on programmes like the Sutton Trust, the King’s College K+ Programme, and the Social Mobility Foundation.
- All Saints is ranked in the top 5% of schools in England for value added to student outcomes.
- Successful alumni in health, social care, law, politics, education, journalism, public service, or research.
- Experienced teachers who understand your academic challenges and guide you every step of the way.
- Every student receives a Google Chromebook to help with their studies.
“Pupils throughout the school, including in the sixth form, have access to personalised advice on future careers.” - Ofsted 2023
Mr D Bailey
Head of Sixth Form
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the entry requirements for Our Lady’s Mixed Sixth Form?
Your course choices will be personal to you, so it is difficult to specify general entry requirements. Whatever courses you choose, the most important requirements are:
- an enthusiastic and positive approach to your studies
- a commitment to being part of Our Lady’s community and meeting the high expectations we have of our students
- full time attendance and punctuality
Each course has its own entry requirements and so it is important that you check the course details carefully.
If you haven’t got a Grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths when you join the Sixth Form, you will be required to continue your studies in these subjects and resit these qualifications.
How many courses should I choose?
The Sixth Form Team will advise you carefully about the right number and types of courses for you.
Can you guarantee that all the courses that I choose will be available?
The courses in this brochure are our ‘offer’. Whilst we would love to run all of the courses, sometimes we are not able to. Decisions about whether to run courses will depend on the number of students who opt for them. If we are not able to run a particular course for any reason, we will let you know as soon as possible and advise you on choosing a different course.
How do I apply to Our Lady’s Sixth Form?
External candidates simply complete the application form on our website.
Will I have to come for an interview?
Yes, we will write to you to let you know the date and time.
Where can I get advice about which courses to choose?
A number of factors might influence your choice of Study Programme:
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you might have enjoyed or been good at a subject at GCSE
- you need a particular subject for your chosen career path or university course
In addition to these factors, you should also bear the following in mind:
- some subjects are much harder at Level 3 than at GCSE
- research carefully which Level 3 subjects and qualifications you need for your future plans Check with university admissions if you are unsure or visit the UCAS website
Speak to current students and attend our Open Evening to meet teachers and get honest and informed advice and guidance
Entry onto Level 3 courses is based on whether you have the right qualifications at GCSE to be able to cope with the demands of the subject at Level 3.
Each course has a different entry requirement, so you need to check these carefully.
The decisions you make now will affect the university courses open to you and, in an increasingly competitive market for places, your choices really do matter. Universities need to know that students are well-prepared for the academic rigour required to study at degree level. Some universities will require you to have studied a particular subject at A Level and many prefer that students have included at least one ‘facilitating’ subject as part of their Study Programme.
These are:
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- English
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- History
- Modern Foreign Languages
By choosing one or more of these subjects, you are keeping as many options open as possible. We know that it can all seem a bit overwhelming, but there is plenty of support available to help you to make the right choices.
Documents
| Sixth Form Documents |
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| Sixth Form Criteria for Admissions September 2025 |
| Sixth Form Dress Code |
