We have a flourishing Sixth Form at Formby High with the majority of students returning to us to study for 'A' levels, or BTEC courses or possibly a combination of these courses. In addition, since September 2008, we have been able to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma.  Individual interviews, a review of progress and Parents' Evenings precede discussion and a preliminary choice of subjects towards the end of Year 11. After GCSE examination results are known, senior staff are available in school for further consultation, so that a final decision may be made before the start of the Lower Sixth.

Facilities for the Sixth Form are being improved all the time.  All our Sixth Formers have access to a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre on the campus.  This houses amongst other things, ‘A’ level classrooms, a multimedia suite, a library, as well as an outdoor patio area.

In the Sixth Form, all students are expected to work hard to make the best of their ability and our students are very successful indeed, with the vast majority going on to study at university.  In the Lower Sixth year, students normally study four AS or equivalent subjects and then in the Upper Sixth year continue to take three of these subjects to ‘A’ level or equivalent.  However we aim to help them achieve more than just academic success and place a great emphasis on producing articulate, well informed, caring and thoughtful individuals through a comprehensive General Studies enrichment programme.

Students follow a General Studies course, with the majority taking the AQA 'A' level examination. They all have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of community service and extra curricular activities. These range from participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Peer Mentoring and Paired Reading, and have included visits to the Tate Gallery, the Lake District, Liverpool University and Europe's largest indoor climbing centre!  We provide a two-day programme as part of our induction into Sixth Form.  Our Specialist Status in Performing Arts and Science means that the range of activities continues to expand. Experienced tutors are always available to give pastoral support and to monitor progress closely and students have a voice on both the Sixth Form and School Councils which offer a forum for lively discussion. 

‘AS’/ ‘A’ level / and BTEC subjects offered to students this year were:
Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Dance, Design, English Language and English Literature Combined, Film Studies, French, Geography, Geology, History, I.C.T.,  I.C.T. for Practitioners, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Music Technology, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Religious Studies, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism.

Re-sit classes in English and Mathematics are also available.

From September 2008 we are able to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma, a full time course of studies involving six components where English, Maths and Sciences are compulsory elements.

The majority of our students will continue into Higher Education, in recent years taking courses from astrophysics to zoology!  Guidance is offered throughout the application process, right up to A level results day in August.