Benefits of boarding Since its foundation in 1779, Ackworth has always been a mixed boarding school and currently about one third of the senior school boards. There are separate boarding houses for boys and girls, each with comprehensive care, guidance and support appropriate to the age of the pupils.
Incredible facilities Ackworth School has a state-of-the-art fitness suite, sports hall, swimming pool, tennis courts and music centre with 10 Steinway pianos set in picturesque 18th Century grounds. Sixth Form students have everything they need to excel at their chosen A levels and take part in extracurricular activities to enhance their well-being and skill set.
Close-knit family feel We maintain a real family community and as we are non-selective, there are plenty of opportunities for students to mix with people from all different backgrounds, countries and cultures. Boarding helps build and nurture life-long friendships and encourages social growth. It is a home away from home.
Support and pastoral care Boarding could be the best way for you to thrive and flourish, both academically and pastorally at Ackworth Sixth Form. It is particularly popular with our international students who describe the school as feeling like home. Sixth Form boarders have shared studies, as well as their bedrooms, and some day-scholars switch to boarding in the Sixth Form. They do this partly to take full advantage of the facilities for study and social interaction offered by the school and partly to gain a degree of independence to prepare them for university life.
Bolsters academic growth Sixth Form boarders have access to tutors ‘out of hours’ during designated prep (study) time. Even outside of prep time, thanks to our digital learning approach, advice from teachers and tutors is only a message or email away.
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Sixth Form Handbook | 2021/22
We make it our responsibility to ensure that all students have a positive environment to learn in as we believe this has a direct impact on whether they perform to the best of their abilities. Boarding at Ackworth provides the right balance of support and freedom, allowing students to ease into adult life, knowing the safety net is still there if they need it.
Flexi-boarding Ackworth has developed a flexible approach to boarding in response to parental and student needs. By prior arrangement, our Sixth Form day students can take advantage of the boarding provision if at any time it suits their academic, extracurricular, or home life commitments.