Sixth Form

In the Sixth Form

 We have a flourishing Sixth Form at Formby High and many students return to us to study for 'A' levels, or BTEC courses or possibly a combination of these courses. 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.  From September 2003, all our Sixth Formers have had 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, Paired Reading, Young Enterprise and have included visits to the Tate Gallery, the Lake District, Hope University and Europe's largest indoor climbing centre!  As a result of our links with Edge Hill College, we offer a two-day residential programme as part of our induction into Sixth Form.  The Specialist Arts Status means that the range of activities continues to expand to include, for example, break-dancing classes! 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, French, Geography, 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 Knowledge, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism.

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