Welcome to Ashfield Girls’ High School Sixth Form, we are delighted that you would like to know more about the vibrant and exciting learning experiences we offer as part of our Sixth Form Programme.
The transition to Sixth Form is a significant one in any young woman’s life, regardless of whether they are progressing through our school or joining us from another school. We hope that this page along with our Sixth Form prospectus will provide an overview of our Sixth Form programme, as well as the answers to any questions you may have. If however you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Our Sixth Form Team is on hand to make this journey as smooth as possible.
The first question many students and indeed many parents ask is why choose Sixth Form?
The short answer is that post 16 study is fundamental in equipping our Sixth Form students with the excellent qualifications they require for entry into further and higher education. This however is just the starting point, our aim within Ashfireld Girls’ is to provide a rich variety of new experiences for students which will allow them to develop as resourceful, resilient and creative women as they discover the passions and enthusiasms which will shape and inspire their adult lives. Sixth Form study at Ashfield Girls’ is built on individual choice, independent learning and personal responsibility.
We believe these elements are essential in enabling our students to develop aptitudes which will allow them to flourish at university, college and the world of work beyond. We also place a strong emphasis on creating effective mentoring partnerships between staff and students, reflecting our focus on nurturing individual talent at a personal level. Each year a large number of our existing students choose to build on their established relationships and achievements by returning to our Sixth Form. It is here that they flourish in finding new opportunities and new responsibilities which ultimately allow them to become leaders within our school.
Within Sixth Form our students develop a strong sense of ownership of their school which we encourage through a clear focus on student voice within the Sixth Form. From this our girls gain confidence and a sense of belonging and value which they carry well into their adult lives. Each year in addition to the students that progress within the school, we are also privileged to welcome students from a range of other schools. It is with a great deal of pride that staff watch these students embark upon their next step as Ashfield Girls’.
