Sibford Sixth Form
Stepping stone to independence
• Choice of subjects – 3 or 4
• Small class sizes – subject and tutor
• Independent study – management of your own time.
• Take part in wider school community –responsibility.
• Become part of a supportive close knit Sixth Form
• Lessons made available on variety of platforms e.g. MS Teams to encourage independent learning and wider reading.
Achievement
• 39% A*/A or equivalent in 2024 (national average 27%)
• Progress – value add. Top 10% of schools for BTEC.
• We encourage every student to achieve the best grades they possibly can for their ability. To enable the best pathways for their future.
• We celebrate the academic successes of ALL our students; achievement is individual.
Flexible study areas and a seamless transition to post 16 education
A place where you can develop intellectually, socially and personally.
EXTRA Curricular Opportunities
• Sixth Form Leadership Team
• Gold Duke of Edinburgh
• Sport periods/Fixtures within school time as well as before and after school e.g. swimming
• LAMDA & Peripatetic lessons
• Range of different clubs/societies to join or run
• Mock interviews – volunteers from parents
SUPER Curricular Opportunities
• Increased importance for UCAS (especially Russell Group) and work placements
• Many opportunities within school
– Oxbridge interview skills program
– National maths challenge
– Physics Olympiad
– MOOCs
– Access to lectures such as Gresham Lecture series
– Dedicated more able program
– Scholarship program e.g. PE mentor
LEAVERS DESTINATIONS Unconditional
PSHE
Core Themes in our PSHE programme include:
1.Health and Wellbeing
2.Relationships
3.Living in the wider world
Relevant professionals/guest speakers are invited in regularly to discuss specific topics.
Careers
• Personal ownership
• Personal research and planning
• 1:1 advice and guidance
• Super curricular activities
• Learn new skills: Courses/MOOCs
• Build individual portfolios – CV/skills/competency builder
• World of work/uni/apprenticeships/gap year
• Parental log in support
Careers
• Unifrog: One Stop Universal Platform for careers
– Use it every day/week
• Oxford Brookes Uni taster day – 18th October
• Apprenticeship, University and Careers Fair –London, 15th November.
• Work Experience 3 days – April (after mock examinations)
• UCAS Discovery event - TBC
• 1:1 post 18 meetings – Summer Term
• Super Curriculum: Over and above learning –stand out!
Ongoing support, advice and guidance:
• Tutors
• Subject teachers
• HG: Head of Sixth Form
• SR: Qualified Careers Advisor
• End of Year 12 – 121 Post - 18 meetings
• Self referral form: Careers Meeting Referral Form (office.com)
Sibford Dilpoma
To recognise the importance of wider elements of school and the world beyond academics.
Credits given for 4 main strands.
Awarded at the end of Year 12, allowing for reference on UCAS/apprenticeship applications.
BOARDING OPTIONS
We offer a variety of boarding options at Sibford with family and work life in mind:
• Full boarding for UK and international boarders
• Weekly boarding
• Flexi / Occasional boarding
Boarding – preparing for life
8 week programme to provide practical, real-world knowledge that will support our students beyond the classroom.
3 meals for £10 Basic DIY and interior design Student budgeting
Upcoming Trips
We are excited to offer a range of extracurricular trips in Sixth Form:
• Rugby tour – October 2025
• Hockey tour – October 2025
• Ski trip – Easter 2026
• History trip to Berlin – Easter 2026
• Year 12 CEW trip – July 2026
• Geography trip – Easter 2027
What next?
What next?
• Internal students - complete your Sixth Form subject choices form and send to Helen Gormley by Friday 7th February.
• Subject choice forms will be given out post mocks.
• External students – complete Sibford application form online by Friday 7th February
Scholarships & Bursaries
What next?
• Scholarships are available for Sixth Form
– Year 12 scholarship application form deadline
Friday 7th Feb
– Year 12 scholarship assessment
w/c Monday 24th February
• Bursaries for Sixth Form places are available. Please request a bursary pack through Admissions.