Why study with us?
We are a school based Sixth Form in East Sussex with an established reputation of delivering high quality education to Post 16 students over a number of years. Our core strengths are supported by committed and experienced staff alongside students who become part of our unique community. We pride ourselves on:
- Academic Achievement
- Ambitious Destinations
- A well rounded experience
- A supportive community with excellent pastoral care
Academic Achievement
We are proud of the consistently high achievement of our students in the Sixth Form. We are consistently placed in the top 25% of Colleges nationally for progress. Our students attain well with c.30% of grades being A*-A and c.58% of grades being A*-B.
Ambitious Destinations
Ambitious Destinations
Alongside our academic performance students are supported with high quality careers advice and guidance which leads to a range of different progression routes Post 18. Our students progress onto:
- University, with students gaining places at Oxford and Cambridge and c. 30% of students attending Russel Group Universities.
- Apprenticeships, including Degree and Higher Level apprenticeships in engineering and the Police.
- Further Education, popular for students who study in the Arts with over 10% attending Art Foundation courses in the local area.
The Sixth Form Experience
What makes us different are the opportunities offered to enhance and broaden students experience of Sixth Form develops young people who will leave the College confident in their abilities and next steps. Our enrichment programme, trips and events ensures students can establish new friendships and enjoy their two years with us. This includes:
- Regular timetabled enrichment including sport, debating, subject societies, crafts and creative writing.
- Access to the College Leadership strands including: Radio Heathfield, Heathfield TV, the Heathfield Vine online student newspaper and others.
- Trips and Visits both subject specific (conferences, theatre trips, foreign trips) and Sixth Form Based (Ski Trip, social trips, parliament, UCAS convention)
- Networking opportunities including: Heathfield Futures career support (in law, civil service and medicine), interactions with employers (Year 13 interview Day) and interactions with Alumni (various events throughout the year).
- Coherent Personal Development through dedicated tutorial, assemblies, PSHEE (personal, social and health education) lessons.
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