Sixth Form

Why choose Channing?

The two years of the Sixth Form are the crowning glory of your school career. Whether you have been at Channing from the age of 4 or 11, are joining us for these two years or something in between, this is the time when all you have done before comes to fruition.

Most obvious, perhaps, is the independence and freedom which comes with Sixth Form life. You have your own Sixth Form Centre, you are studying only the subjects you are most interested in and enjoy and, of course, you are no longer wearing a uniform! Be very clear, however: the Sixth Form is not just ‘more of the same but in your own clothes’. In these two years you will make the transition from school to university, both academically and socially.

Our ethos of Girls Enjoying Success is perhaps more true in the Sixth Form than anywhere else in school. A Level classes are small, the teachers are all specialists in their subject areas and their lessons will challenge, stretch and inspire you. You’re likely to think harder and laugh more in your A Level lessons than any others you’ve experienced. The result is that our students work hard and achieve highly, experiencing the real satisfaction that comes from reaping the rewards of the effort they put in.

The outcome? Fabulous A Level results and university offers met. Students will head to their chosen university and highly competitive courses both in the UK and overseas. But we know that’s not the sum of every student’s aspirations and whatever your chosen path, you can rely on the expert advice of the experienced university admissions and careers staff who will be
there to guide you.

However these two years are about far more than just A Level exams and university entry. Sixth Form students are the leaders of the school. You have the chance to give back to the wider community through our partnership projects too. We also encourage you to develop an intellectual curiosity about the world beyond your syllabus.

Our alumnae always view their two years in the Sixth Form as the time of their lives, citing the fun they had, the friends they made and the opportunities it gave them to take a leading role in the life of the school. I have no doubt that the same will be true for you.

Mrs Lindsey Hughes
Headmistress