Why choose AHS?

  1. Excellent examination results, eg in 2021:

        • Average 44 points per entry (equivalent to a A/B grade)

        • 58% of A Level grades were A or A*; 93% were A* - C

        • 75 students (41%) had AAA or better at A Level

        • 114 students (62%) had ABB or better at A Level

  2. Increased lesson time in Year 12 with most subjects having 5 hours per week

  3. High quality teaching and specialist teachers facilitating challenging and enjoyable lessons

  4. Strong pastoral support

  5. Flexible study space options: Sixth Form Study Centre, Library and Dining Hall

  6. Specialist support for Higher Education and careers guidance

  7. Taking on real responsibility and a chance to develop leadership skills, including our Community Involvement programme in Y13

  8. Enhanced learning as a result of our BYOD policy

  9. Very high participation rates for D of E and other co-curricular opportunities

  10. 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)