HFS Sixth Form Prospectus 2024-2025

HIGHBURY FIELDS SIXTH FORM

Great teaching I Great relationships I Broad horizons

Highbury Fields is a community in which everyone enjoys academic and social success “Highbury Fields School continues to be an outstanding school.”

Ofsted, September 2022

WELCOME FROM THE HEADTEACHER Dear students, parents and carers, A very warm welcome to our Highbury Fields Sixth Form prospectus.

Our sixth form represents the final school-based step of students’ journey to academic and social success. Our aim for our sixth form students is, by the time they complete their studies, for them to be self-determined young adults, complete with the academic credentials and social skill set required to make informed decisions about their futures.

As they have done in Year 7-11, Highbury Fields sixth formers benefit from a holistic curriculum. Through our sixth form studied, pastoral and enrichment curricula, students are supported to develop into wholly independent learners, who have the emotional intelligence required to navigate the exciting – and potentially challenging – early stages of adulthood and the range of experiences necessary to foster an informed world view.

Our studied curriculum is highly academic. A-level and BTEC courses are specifically chosen to ensure our all of students progress to the full breadth courses at the most prestigious universities, that in turn facilitate rewarding and meaningful career prospects.

It is this specialist curriculum, combined with the great teaching and great relationships that characterise our school and sixth form, that means our sixth formers graduate to university with the broadest of horizons, determined and ready to take their place in the world.

I cannot wait to continue working with you all or to see the fantastic futures that you will create for yourselves.

Tim Fox Headteacher

HIGHBURY FIELDS SIXTH FORM

Great teaching “The teachers and people around you are passionate about learning" Tasneem, Year 12 student

Great relationships "Highbury Fields don't see you as a number, but a person, they will care and look out for you" Year 13 student

Broad horizons 55% Russell Group University offers Work Experience: Financial Times // Whittington Hospital // Department of Health & Social Care // Arab British Chamber of Commerce // Camden & Islington Mental Health Trust // Youth Theatre // Farrer Kane

Specialist Curriculum

Studied

Pastoral

Careers

Great teaching: ● 15 Academic subjects ● EPQ ● Private study ● Specialist Oxbridge support

Great relationships: ● Tutor Time ● Half termly 1:1 Tutor check-ins ● Sixth Form Team each student is truly known

Broad horizons: ● Mock interviews ● Work experience ● University Careers Fair + Bath Trip ● Guest speakers and workshops

Enrichment ● ● ● ● ●

Raft building Duke of Edinburgh Paris Trip Weekly workshops HFS Societies

Great teaching

Broad horizons

Great relationships

A-Z of courses Highbury Fields students are currently studying:

Year 12 students - University of Bath residential trip - June 2022

Art

Architecture

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Criminology

Economics

Film, TV & Digital Production

Geography

History/ History of Art

International relations

Law

Maths

Medicine

Music

Nursing

Geography Oxford

Optometry

Physics

Pharmacy

Politics & Social Change

Psychology & Sociology

Veterinary Medicine

History & Physics Bristol

Music Glasgow Law Warwick

Geography Exeter

Maths Biomedical science Manchester

English Lit Cambridge

UCL King’s Imperial

Great teaching Entrance requirements: Average Grade 5, with Grade 6 in subject of choice Grade 7 in Maths/Science

“The curriculum is broad and ambitious… in the Sixth Form, pupils can choose from an increasing range of subjects” Ofsted Report, 2022 Studied curriculum subjects

Current data predictions: top 25% progress nationally

Enrichment Careers and Enrichment timetable

Art

Biology

Chemistry

Economics

English Literature

EPQ

Further Maths

Geography

Health & Social Care BTEC

Sixth Form Societies

History

Mathematics

Physics

Trips

Politics

Sociology

Spanish

Student leadership

Community languages

Great relationships

“We develop connections with teachers, who always offer their support to help us.”

Year 12 Student

“Thanks to staff, Sixth Form pupils feel supported and confident, they share ambitions and fun, and they always look out for one another.

Highbury Fields School Sixth Form is simply an incredible place for my daughter to learn and thrive”

Parent

“Leaders and staff have extremely high expectations for all aspects of school life. One parent or carer reflected the views of many, saying, ‘the school focuses on the holistic child”

Ofsted

"Our team have been incredibly impressed by the thoughtful and Highbury Fields’ compassionate approach towards their sixth formers. They take the time to really understand each young person and offer a huge amount of personalised support."

Dr Victoria Pile, King's College London

Broad horizons

54%

Russell Group University offers

34 Trips and visits in 2023-24

22

4

University/ Careers workshops in the Enrichment curriculum

External mental health/ wellbeing partnerships

The application process

Offer Holder Day

Results Day

Online Enrolment Upload

Course guidance Interview

27th June

Thursday 22nd August

Thursday 22nd August

Thursday 22nd August / September Induction

Our subjects

Draft option blocks 2025-26 Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Option E

Physics

Biology

Maths

Chemistry

Form Time

Politics

History

Spanish

English

Careers and Enrichment

H&SC

Art

Geography

Economics

EPQ

Further Maths

Sociology

Private Study

Private Study

Private Study

Community languages Private Study

Private Study

Art Exam Board WJEC

Entrance requirements Grade 6 in Art/Design

Trips

Careers

Royal Academy Saatchi London Art Fair

Architecture VFX Animation Art History Media

The Fine Art A-level course offered at HFS is a truly exceptional program that provides students with an unparalleled opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills.

Biology Exam Board AQA

Entrance requirements Grade 6/7 in Combined Science. 7 in Biology

Trips RVC Botanical Gardens University Lectures

Careers

Medicine Healthcare and environmental science Psychology Pharmaceutical Policy

Biology at HFS provides students with a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles that govern life on earth.

Chemistry Exam Board AQA

Entrance requirements Grade 6/7 in Combined Science. 7 in Chemistry

Trips

Royal Society Women in Chemistry: UCL Imperial Scholars Summer School

Careers

Medicine Healthcare and environmental science Biotechnology Chemical engineering

Chemistry at HFS aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles governing matter.

Economics Exam Board Edexcel

Entrance requirements Grade 6 in Maths/English

Trips Bank of England LSE Deloitte Budget Competition

Careers

Finance Accounting Consultance Banking Journalism International development

Economics is the study of decision making by various economic agents when faced with scarce resources

English Literature Exam Board OCR

Entrance requirements Grade 6 English

Trips Multiple theatre productions Tours of the Globe and Almeida

Careers

Law Teaching Sports Science Politics Journalism Charity Policy

English Literature at HFS focuses on sparking interest and passion towards pre- and post-modern literature.

Geography Exam Board Edexcel

Entrance requirements Grade 6 Geography

Trips

Berlin Fieldtrip: Seaford Brick Lane Royal Geographical Society

Careers

Law Teaching Sports Science Politics Journalism Charity Policy

Students explore concepts such as identity, perceptions and lived experiences in urban and rural places. Whilst also learning about increasing interconnectedness around the world. You will also learn gain a deep understanding of the human and physical factors that both contribute to coastal flood risk, recession rates and processes along coastlines as well as tectonic hazards

Health & Social Care Exam Board Pearson

Entrance requirements Grade 4 English and Maths

Trips Work experience NHS Next Generation Workshops

Careers

Nursing Midwifery Roadiography Teaching Law Policy Social Care

H&SC students gain a broad understanding of complex factors impacting childhood development, healthcare and as well as psychological aspects. Combined with work experience, students will be well equipped for a wide range of future careers.

History Exam Board Edexcel

Entrance requirements Grade 6 History

Trips

Berlin Battlefields Royal Society IWM Portsmouth Theatre

Careers

Law Teaching Politics Journalism Charity Policy Business

Through studying History, students acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate.

Maths & Further Maths Exam Board Edexcel

Entrance requirements Grade 7 Maths

Trips Maths Challenge

Careers

Physical sciences Architecture Engineering Law Finance Technology ICT

The aims and objectives of the maths A level course at hFS is to enable students to understand mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study

Politics Exam Board AQA

Entrance requirements Grade 6 History/ English

Trips Berlin Parliament Young Journalists Academy

Careers

Law International Relations Economics Social Policy Media

Politics is an integral part of daily life, and studying it offers a glimpse into the complexity of how political decisions are taken and how citizens can influence the world in which we live

Physics Exam Board Edexcel

Entrance requirements Grade 6/7 Combined Science 7 Physics/Maths

Trips CERN: Geneva Rutherford Appleton Lab

Careers

Physical sciences Engineering Architecture Finance Technology ICT

Physics at HFS aims to provide students with the tools to not only solve problems logically and efficiently but to also think critically and analytically about the world around them.

Sociology Exam Board AQA

Entrance requirements

Trips

Grade 6 English

Museum of London

Careers

Law Journalism Technology Policy International development Charity

Sociology at Highbury Fields seeks to develop both the academic discipline to be successful and the intellectual capacity to critically examine and understand society today.

Spanish Exam Board AQA

Entrance requirements Grade 6 Spanish

Trips

Salamanca BFI Cervantes Theatre Sadlers Wells Theatre: Flamenco

Careers

Law Journalism Technology Policy International development Charity

Our aim is to develop our A-level Spanish students into curious, advanced level linguists; proactive, fluent and confident communicators; and inquisitive global citizens who actively keep up with current affairs

Where to find us

Main Site Address: Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill Islington London N5 1AR

Sixth Form Centre: 34 Aberdeen Park Islington London N5 2BL

https://www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk/