Sixth Form

The Sixth Form experience at New Hall is about expanding your horizons, both in your specialist area of study and, more generally, in terms of your awareness of the world and your personal development. You will be encouraged to develop interests, to meet challenges, to assume responsibilities and to gain qualifications – and to aspire to excellence in all that you do. We aim to prepare you not just for university, but also for life beyond it. The opportunities here are wonderful; it is these experiences that will help distinguish your application for university and help shape your future.

Life in the Sixth Form will be demanding. The privileges and opportunities for independent learning that you will enjoy in Sixth Form carry with them certain duties and responsibilities. Expectations regarding behaviour are based on respect for all and you will be required to show high levels of motivation and a full involvement in school life, as a leader and role model for the school student community.

Entrance Requirements:
Students in the Sixth Form usually study 4 AS Levels in Year 12 and then continue with 3 subjects to A Level. In some cases, students will choose 5 AS Levels.

In order to confirm your place, you will need to achieve 6 A*-B grade GCSEs, with a B grade in each subject you wish to study (an A grade is required for Mathematics and Modern Languages). Usually, most students will achieve grades higher than these. For new subjects offered only at A Level, we will consider the relevant GCSEs, such as your History/English grade for Government & Politics, or your Biology/English grade for Psychology.