Sixth Form Pastoral Team

Head of Sixth Form – Mr Ochiltree

Mr Ochiltree takes overall responsibility for coordinating the work of the Sixth Form team. As well as the usual Head of Year responsibilities, he works closely with Mrs Sutton to ensure that students get the best advice and preparation for their post-AHS futures, whether that be through the UCAS process or the other post-18 options that are becoming increasingly attractive. He works with students to coordinate the Current Issues programme that seeks to extend student awareness beyond the strictly academic boundaries of their different subjects. As Head of Sixth Form, he works closely with the School Leadership Team.

Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Transitions Co-ordinator – Mrs Sutton

Mrs Sutton takes responsibility for the transitions that shape Sixth Form life. She assists with AHS applications, supports our admissions process on Results Days and guides the new Sixth Form through their first weeks at AHS. She is the person that parents contact when they have specific concerns or queries about their daughter’s education, health or well-being. She liaises with subject teachers and helps prepare students for the challenges that they face in Year 13 as they begin to prepare for life beyond AHS. Our Year 13 students work with Mrs Sutton as they research their post-AHS futures, prepare UCAS, job and training applications and she helps prepare them for interviews, admissions tests and getting ready for the world of higher education and employment.

Pastoral Support Assistant – Mrs Dalby

The PSA has responsibility for the essential day-to-day work behind the scenes that keeps the Sixth Form running smoothly. The PSA is the first point of contact for parents and supports the Form Tutors with a variety of tasks that underpin their pastoral role with students. She is the first point of contact for student enquiries about life in the Sixth Form and also coordinates the Community Involvement programme for Year 13s.

Mrs Westcott

Other Key People

Mrs Westcott supports our Year 12 and Year 13s through her work as Student Welfare Coordinator.

Mrs Nix keeps them healthy and strong in her role as Matron.

We are also lucky to have the additional expertise offered by Mrs Laura Franklin who offers careers support and advice through her role as our careers advisor.

Mrs Nix

“The Sixth Form is unique in comparison to other schools due to the immense support given to students from an academic perspective (presented through the numerous clinics) to the physical and mental well being validated and advocated in school. Furthermore, having started Sixth Form a month ago, the new girls from all walks of life have become like family in such a short space of time and have integrated into AHS seamlessly, showing how inclusive and diverse the Sixth Form at AHS truly is. Finally, during the past month, AHS has allowed me to grow both academically and as a person growing into a mature and articulate individual. I am thankful to AHS and the staff that have supported me thus far, especially during the start of Sixth Form.” (New Student)

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