Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form
The Sixth Form at Greig City Academy is a stimulating and structured environment for learning supported by teachers with strong subject knowledge.
We offer a broad and varied curriculum in the Sixth Form including a range or AS and A Levels, Level 3 BTECs and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Each year, the vast majority of students apply to and gain their first choice for admission to university and apprenticeships.
Ofsted noted that “In the sixth form, pupils are well-supported in successfully applying for higher and further education.” Our well-established links with universities across the country will give you opportunities to learn more about the realities of higher education.
University open days, Saturday schools, master classes and summer schools in subjects as varied as classics, medicine, psychology, law, performing arts, engineering and oceanography have helped our students decide on courses and prepared them for the application process.
Work experience takes place at the end of Year 12 to give students the opportunity to develop their career choices and to apply their skills in real working conditions.
As a member of the Chrysalis Partnership hosted by Highgate School, we offer subject-specific extension work for those applying to highly selective universities.
Throughout your time with us you will be supported through monitoring and personalised study programmes. Individual mentoring is provided not only by teachers but also by professionals and undergraduates in fields related to your career choice. Our sixth formers appreciate the value of the work shadowing and internship opportunities the school seeks out for them.
We take pride in our sixth formers’ individual achievements and value the way they contribute enthusiastically to the school community – helping younger students with their learning, leading on the school’s work with charities, running enrichment activities and helping set high standards for younger students to emulate.
Why join us?
As an ambitious Sixth Form looking for committed and motivated young people to join us on their journey to achieve the future they want. You will have very good attendance, punctuality and behaviour records and an exceptional work ethic. In return our pastoral system and supportive environment allow our young people to flourish and achieve their ambitious goals.
Interests and passions can be pursued with invaluable experiences for personal growth, cultural enhancement, community involvement and leadership development. We offer extensive learning experiences that reach beyond the classroom including, cultural visits and events, community volunteering, guest speakers, mentor programmes, and prospects to work with younger students with many choosing to peer mentor individuals in lower year groups.
Come and find out more about the vastness of our offer at Greig City Academy Sixth Form and join our impressive and inspiring alumni who are achieving phenomenal things at university and in the global workplace.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Jon Holt
Head of Sixth Form
