At Arnewood Sixth Form, we uphold a smart/casual dress code to reflect the maturity and responsibility expected of our senior students. As role models within the school community, Sixth Form students are encouraged to present themselves in a manner that promotes a positive and respectful image of both themselves and the school. This approach supports a professional learning environment and prepares students for the expectations of life beyond school.
For more information on our dress code for Arnewood Sixth please see our Policy below.
We are Aspens Services, a market leading contract catering company, and we specialise in school food.
We only work in the education sector, so we know what our customers want. Mixing this knowledge with an understanding of what’s hot in the food world sparks creativity and excitement in our chefs. Our kitchens provide delicious home-cooked food each day and cater for individual dietary requirements.
We don’t just provide food, we play our part to educate children and raise awareness about nutrition, food and where it comes from, so that they can make informed and mindful choices. Feeding our future.
We push the boundaries here with fascinating dishes that grab a lot of attention in the world of food. We understand that tastes are expanding, and students are keen on the chance of new food experiences. We also don’t forget that familiarity and comfort are what so many want so we have plenty of choices to fit the bill. With important learning to be done, we make sure that we are feeding healthy minds as well as bodies.
Streateries is our main secondary meal offer. With food drawing on Asian, African, Caribbean, and more traditional fare, the menu includes street food dishes, handheld versions with vegetarian and vegan choices and sides available.
Our Deli Kitchen builds on the popularity of our standard hot and cold deli offers, to provide more substantial meals at our grab and go counter.
Sixth Form students are actively encouraged to volunteer and apply for student leadership opportunities. Our student Leadership team represent the school and our community at a wide host of events throughout the year. Their work and responsibilities are very varied and these students always embrace and represent our school values Ambition, Success, Together.
Sixth Form student leaders play a vital role in driving positive change across the entire school. They take the lead in coordinating the School Council and chairing Year Council meetings, ensuring that the voices of all students are heard and, importantly, acted upon. Through their leadership, they help shape a more inclusive, responsive, and forward-thinking school community.
Students also have the opportunity to become Subject Ambassadors, all Post-16 subjects appoint students to support the work of the department and represent them at key school events. This role will often include supporting the work of their peers and younger students as well as giving talks about their enjoyment of the subject.
We also welcome students to promote the health well-being our students and staff each year we appoint a team of well-being ambassadors. Working with the Safeguarding Team, the Mental Health Ambassadors will help with resources, campaigns and promoting a culture of positive mental health and kindness across our school community.
The timings of the day at Arnewood Sixth are outlined below. Students are welcomed on to school site from 8.20am and our official start to the school day is 8.30am.
8.30 – 9.00 am | Programmed Tutor Time |
9.00 – 10.00 am | Period 1 |
10.00 – 11.00 am | Period 2 |
11.00 – 11.20 am | Break time |
11.20 – 12.20 pm | Period 3 |
12.20 – 1.20 pm | Period 4 |
1.20 – 2.00 pm | Lunch |
2.00 – 3.00 pm | Period 5 |
Arnewood Sixth Open Evening on Tuesday 14th October 2025
September – Induction Day, Team Building Day
The Arnewood Sixth will offer you an ambitious and diverse programme of academic and personal enrichment. Where all Post–16 programmes of study will offer you the opportunity to develop your character, skills and confidence in areas outside your chosen academic studies.
Our study programmes:
Futures Programme | Commitment | Expectation of Student |
Extended Project Qualification | 2 hour per week (AS Qualification) | Level 3 qualification, additional UCAS points for University applications |
Core Maths | 4 hours per week (AS Qualification) | Level 3 qualification, additional UCAS points for University applications |
Subject Support | 1 Hour per week | Assist KS 3 teaching staff. Committed to developing yours and other’s skills |
Tutor Support | 30 mins per week (Friday) | Assist tutors in Yr 7, 8 & 9. |
UK TEFL – Teaching English as a second language | 2 hours per week | Level 2 qualification, £90pp, additional UCAS points for University applications |
Student Leadership | 1 hour per week | Committed to drive change across the school. |
Future Learn / Mooc / Unifrog | 1hour per week | Completion of course; Certificated; flexible learning. |
Community Role: -Librarian -LSA role -Sixth Form Social media | 1 hour per week | -Assist Librarian -Assist teaching staff – Success stories are collated and reported each half-term. |
Speakers for School | 1 hour per term | Speakers invited into Sixth Form to inspire and increase knowledge on future pathways |
Arnewood Sixth strives to provide an environment full of challenges and opportunities, both academic and personal. We have high expectations for all students and provide an environment that is intellectually stimulating and supportive. We embrace challenges and develop independence and self–confidence through close working relationships between staff and students. Beyond their studies we expect students to immerse themselves in the wide range of opportunities on offer so they develop as responsible and confident learners.
There is a comprehensive and full programme that shows clearly the pastoral, enrichment and academic journey students at Arnewood Sixth take. The programme reflects the schools curriculum intent through embracing our core values of Ambition, Success, Together.
3 core themes followed are ( PSHE Association Programmes of Study):
A fourth theme, our Futures programme, directs and encourages students to develop their intellectual curiosity and study skills through a range of qualifications, experiences and opportunities. The sixth form leadership team developed a programme working with students and tutors that responded to topical events and issues as well as preparing students to manage their current lives and laying the foundations for managing future experiences.
We work with a wide variety of different organisations to enhance our Post 16 experience. Their time, support and expertise is greatly appreciated.
We know that being a post 16 student is not always easy from a financial perspective but at least some of the benefits below might be of assistance if you are a full time student at The Arnewood School Sixth Form.
Bursary Fund 2023-24 and Bursary Fund Application Form 2023-24
