Why choose AHS?
Excellent examination results, eg in 2020:
Average 40 points per entry (equivalent to a B grade)
53% of A Level grades were A or A*; 95% were A* - C
68 students (35%) had AAA or better at A Level
97 students (50%) had ABB or better at A Level
Increased lesson time in Year 12 with most subjects having 5 hours per week
High quality teaching and specialist teachers facilitating challenging and enjoyable lessons
Strong pastoral support
Flexible study space options: Sixth Form Study Centre, Library and Dining Hall
Specialist support for Higher Education and careers guidance
Taking on real responsibility and a chance to develop leadership skills, including our Community Involvement programme in Y13
Enhanced learning as a result of our BYOD policy
Very high participation rates for D of E and other co-curricular opportunities
Rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
“Hearing about my friends’ [university] application process in different schools and other countries made me realise how lucky I was at AHS and how well prepared I was for university, compared to a lot of students.” (Student)