Introduction

Becoming a Sixth Form student is undoubtedly a key moment in education, because Sixth Form is the bridge from school to university and future ambitions.  Some students already have a definite career path in mind, others may have a few ideas, whilst some may not yet have decided. Whichever is the case, there is no doubt that Farlington's 18 Sixth Form qualifications can get them to where they want to go! 

At Farlington, as in most schools since the significant reforms by the Department for Education, three A-Levels is the norm and these are studied over a two-year period and examined at the end of Year 13. We recommend that students also consider taking an enrichment qualification to broaden their education, and show universities and future employers that they have ‘gone the extra mile’.

There are three possibilities. Certain subjects at A-Level also offer a separate but co-teachable AS qualification at the end of Year 12. Thus students effectively start off with four A-Levels and exit one course with an AS after one year, leaving more time to concentrate on the three A-Levels they will rely on to get into university. This also offers some flexibility in terms of which subject is exited. Alternatively, students may choose the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This is highly regarded by universities and shows commitment to research and a special area of interest. Note that students who  do not already have Maths or English GCSE will need to take these vital subjects. 

Whether already at Farlington or considering joining us for Sixth Form, there is no doubt that when a student becomes a Farlington Sixth Former, she or he not only gains a caring and encouraging environment in which to take their A-Levels, but also somewhere to enjoy all the many enrichment opportunities that come with Sixth Form life here. 

If you have any questions about course content or progress with regard to a specific subject, then you are encouraged to contact the member of staff who is responsible for that area of the curriculum, as he or she is undoubtedly the expert. Their name and email address is included at the bottom of each page on this site. Should you wish to discuss academic progress more generally, then please contact Mrs Penny Hart, Head of Sixth Form, on phh@farlingtonschool.com, or Mrs Pippa Adams, Deputy Head, on pa@farlingtonschool.com.