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Why choose Arnewood Sixth
Arnewood Sixth is something a little different. It sits at the heart of the school - and deliberately so. Our Sixth Form students aren't separate from the community; they're central to it. They lead charity events, support reading programmes with younger students, and act as role models. That sense of responsibility and belonging is part of what makes Arnewood Sixth special.
The Arnewood Sixth Form experience begins with a space designed exclusively for you. Following a significant £500,000 investment, our dedicated Sixth Form centre has been transformed into a dynamic hub for learning, collaboration and student life.
Purpose-built study areas sit alongside vibrant social spaces, complemented by modern classrooms, collaborative working rooms and a welcoming Sixth Form café. The result is an environment that feels distinctly different from school: professional, ambitious and inspiring. With greater independence comes greater responsibility, and our students thrive in a culture built on trust, challenge and support. You're treated as an adult, given the freedom to succeed, and equipped with everything you need to take the next step with confidence.
In 2026, student progress at Arnewood Sixth was in line with the national average. All students that applied to university in Year 13 secured places at their first or insurance choice, with every leaver going on to university, an apprenticeship, or employment with training. Our high-flyers programme provides specialist support for Russell Group applicants, and Sixth Form tutors work with students individually and in small groups to prepare them for whatever comes next. We set high expectations - and we give students everything they need to meet them.
Our Careers Adviser works one-to-one with every student, and Life Skills workshops bring in expert external speakers throughout the year. Whether your destination is a competitive university course, a degree apprenticeship, or employment, you'll leave with more than just grades - you'll leave prepared. Unifrog, our award-winning careers platform, supports students in researching pathways, building their profile and tracking applications from Year 12 onwards. And because we consider each student as an individual, your programme of study is shaped around your strengths, interests and goals - not a one-size-fits-all timetable.
Alongside their A Level, BTEC or V Level course, every student takes part in a weekly enrichment activity - part of our personal development programme built around three core themes: Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, and Living in the Wider World. A fourth strand, our Futures programme, develops intellectual curiosity, study skills and real-world readiness. We work with a wide range of external organisations and visiting speakers to ensure students leave Arnewood Sixth not just qualified, but genuinely ready for adult life.
Sixth Form life at Arnewood extends well beyond the classroom. Students take on leadership roles, run charity events, and volunteer in the school - mentoring younger students and supporting reading programmes that make a real difference. The busiest students are usually the most successful, and we actively encourage everyone to get involved. That spirit of contribution - giving something back while you grow - is central to what we mean by Together.
Following a £500,000 transformation, our dedicated Sixth Form centre has become the heart of a thriving student community. Modern social spaces, collaboration rooms, study areas and a welcoming Sixth Form café bring students together to learn, connect and grow. More than just a place to study, it is a vibrant environment where friendships flourish, ideas are shared, and every student feels they belong.