Welcome to Wellingborough Sixth Form a vibrant, friendly and aspirational community where we develop the whole pupil in preparation for life beyond school.
Academic work and success are central to this community and the over-riding ethos is that the pursuit of intellectual curiosity is both expected and encouraged in partnership with our experienced subject teachers.
The Sixth Form offers a vast range of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, enabling our pupils to be well equipped for the challenges that lie ahead.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you what our outstanding Sixth Form has to offer.
OUR NEW SIXTH FORM CENTRE IS NOW OPEN
Why choose Wellingborough at Sixth Form?
In the video below, Helena, currently in Year 11, quizzes Mrs Baxby on why she should choose Wellingborough and finds out about the opportunities available. Three current Sixth Form students that joined from other schools tell us why they made that decision.
In the sixth form pupils often display excellent analysis and hypothesis and the ability to work independently.
ISI Inspection, March 2022
Academic Excellence
A-level qualifications are a substantial academic commitment and students should expect to spend as much time working independently outside of lessons as they do in the classroom to achieve their potential. The annual Sixth Form Opening Evening is an opportunity to speak with Heads of Department and subject teachers about the curriculum offered in the Sixth Form and your personal suitability for those courses. Tailored advice is available from our academic leadership team.
View Curriculum & Exam ResultsAcademic Excellence
A-level qualifications are a substantial academic commitment and students should expect to spend as much time working independently outside of lessons as they do in the classroom to achieve their potential. The annual Sixth Form Opening Evening is an opportunity to speak with Heads of Department and subject teachers about the curriculum offered in the Sixth Form and your personal suitability for those courses. Tailored advice is available from our academic leadership team.
View Curriculum & Exam ResultsLife at Wellingborough
“Pastoral Care is central to our philosophy; at each level pupils have a safety net.” The personal welfare of pupils revolves around our House system. This arrangement is unique in that almost no other co-educational Day School in the UK has a single-sex pastoral structure. Pupils testify to its success and the pride in one’s House is palpable.
House SystemLife at Wellingborough
“Pastoral Care is central to our philosophy; at each level pupils have a safety net.” The personal welfare of pupils revolves around our House system. This arrangement is unique in that almost no other co-educational Day School in the UK has a single-sex pastoral structure. Pupils testify to its success and the pride in one’s House is palpable.
House SystemBeyond the Classroom
Our Co-Curricular programme blends inside the classroom with outside the classroom and is an extremely important part of the life and ethos of Wellingborough School. Pupils can choose from a wide variety of co-curricular activities, which aim to accommodate all abilities and most interests, at lunchtimes, after school and at weekends - so you can be sure to find something that suits you!
Leadership OpportunitiesBeyond the Classroom
Our Co-Curricular programme blends inside the classroom with outside the classroom and is an extremely important part of the life and ethos of Wellingborough School. Pupils can choose from a wide variety of co-curricular activities, which aim to accommodate all abilities and most interests, at lunchtimes, after school and at weekends - so you can be sure to find something that suits you!
Leadership OpportunitiesSport
At Wellingborough School we offer a wealth of sporting activities which form an integral part of school life. We strive to offer pupils every opportunity to enjoy sport and to experience success. Those who have the desire to excel and those who just wish to participate, benefit from expert coaching and positive sporting experiences.
Our Sporting EthosSport
At Wellingborough School we offer a wealth of sporting activities which form an integral part of school life. We strive to offer pupils every opportunity to enjoy sport and to experience success. Those who have the desire to excel and those who just wish to participate, benefit from expert coaching and positive sporting experiences.
Our Sporting EthosLife after Wellingborough
Upon leaving the Sixth Form, our students can take many routes: into higher education, into apprenticeships and into work. During their time in the Sixth Form, we will ensure they make informed choices about their futures through advice from our Careers Department, talks from external speakers, visits to universities and careers and apprenticeships fairs.
University DestinationsLife after Wellingborough
Upon leaving the Sixth Form, our students can take many routes: into higher education, into apprenticeships and into work. During their time in the Sixth Form, we will ensure they make informed choices about their futures through advice from our Careers Department, talks from external speakers, visits to universities and careers and apprenticeships fairs.
University Destinations