Aylward Academy

SIXTH FORM

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

- Nelson Mandela

How to Apply (external)

Uniform & Attendance

Welcome to Aylward Sixth Form

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive Sixth Form that ensures each of our students reach their full potential.

We believe all of our Sixth Form students must become independent learners. They must have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and genuinely demonstrate the passion and resilience needed to succeed.

We have high expectations that our students will respect their peers, teachers and members of the public to create both a positive working environment within the school but also to give a good account of themselves outside of the school. Our Sixth Form students are positive role models to the younger students within the Academy and we strongly believe that they should play an active role in supporting the Academy in striving for excellence.

Why choose our sixth form?

Lift Aylward Sixth Form is a highly successful and inclusive provision that proudly serves the needs of its community. In 2023/24, we were ranked the number 1 Sixth Form in Enfield and placed within the top 10% of schools nationally for Value Added, achieving an exceptional score of 0.47—meaning students attained nearly half a grade higher than expected. Nationally, this positioned us 61st out of 4,353 Sixth Form colleges in England, and we were also the top-performing Sixth Form across the LIFT Academies Trust.

In 2025/26, our Value Added score was 0.40, remaining broadly in line with our 2024/25 outcomes and again demonstrating that students achieved almost half a grade above national expectations.

This high level of academic performance has had a direct impact on student progression, with over 90% of our Sixth Form students securing their first or second choice university destination.

We are a thriving, oversubscribed Sixth Form with over 225 students, reflecting the strong reputation and demand for places at Lift Aylward.

If you would like further information regarding Aylward 6th form please do email Mr Wright at 6thformteam@liftaylward.org

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

At Aylward's Sixth Form we will:

Provide you with high quality teaching and resources that will give you the platform to excel
Provide you with excellent support for attaining your employment, training and further education aspirations
Provide you with several off-site visits to ensure you are well equipped to make informed decisions on your future
Provide you with a wide range of volunteering and work experience opportunities
Provide you with a safe and secure learning environment with the support of a highly experienced and approachable wellbeing team to ensure we are able to cater to individual needs and issues you may have both in and outside of school.

FACILITIES

Our students enjoy access to first-rate resources and working spaces. We have a dedicated Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre which is fully-equipped with a suite of computers, over 100 laptops that can be borrowed, space for private study and a range of books and resources that are designed for the study of the courses that we offer. We also have a Common Room which houses computers, space for group study and offers a more relaxed environment.

Students have access to WIFI across the Academy and often take laptop computers into their lessons. They are also provided with a monthly printing and photocopying allowance to ensure that they can develop into independent and resourceful learners.

Students also have priority access to our catering service which allows them early access to food and drink at break times. Students are also able to leave the site at lunchtime to make use of the facilities in the local area.

We also have a range of sporting facilities available including a full-sized, flood-lit astroturf football pitch, MUGA and fitness room that can be used by our students at designated times.

BURSARY FUNDING

We are committed to ensuring all students have equal access to quality education within our sixth form. Please see the information below regarding bursary opportunity funds to support students sixth form education:

The funds will can be typically used for: