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“Coming back to Highsted in the Sixth Form has given me independence as well as the support I need to achieve. I particularly enjoy the balance between working hard and spending time with my friends”

Emilia, Year 13

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Our Sixth Form

Highsted Grammar School Sixth Form offers a highly successful provision to both boys and girls intent upon maximising their career opportunities in the rapidly changing world of employment. If you are seeking a challenging level three programme of study after GCSEs and have ambitions to go on to university or secure the highest quality training places, contact us. Our Sixth Form Information Evening will take place at the school on Thursday 11 January 2024, from 6.30 - 8.00 pm. Please email admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk to reserve your place. To take a virtual tour through our Sixth Form, please follow this link. 

Do you want to join one of the most successful post-16 providers in Kent? At Highsted we always strive for excellence, with our proven record of outstanding results and the highest standard of teaching. Want to be joined by like-minded students who really want to learn and will be supported by teachers who will strive to make you competitive in the world of higher education or work? We would love for you to join what we believe is an outstanding Sixth Form.

To view our most recent Sixth Form Prospectus, please follow this link.

By working in partnership with Borden Grammar and Fulston Manor schools, we are able to offer a range of A-level courses that is arguably the widest in the area, covering an extensive array of academic and vocational options. In choosing to join our Sixth Form you can create a bespoke course to suit your ambitions, knowing that you will benefit from the best specialist teaching on offer, the best examination results in the area and a most enjoyable Sixth Form experience.

All subjects are taught by exceptionally well-qualified and experienced teachers, alongside a personalised structure of support and mentoring.

Download further information about what you might expect from our Sixth Form, the Partnership and our latest course details for 2024-26, together with the 2023 examination results by following this link.

Additional Information for External Applicants

If you are an external applicant or are unable to attend a particular presentation during our Information Evening in January, the subjects that we plan to offer in September 2023 are listed in your Sixth Form Guide. Please click on areas that interest you below for an introduction to each subject through our Virtual Immersion Talks.

Subject Talks

To find out more about what is really involved in the A-level courses at Highsted, download our subject talk videos, just click on the links below to view the subjects of your choice.

To see what life in the Sixth Form at Highsted is all about, please take a moment to view our general Sixth Form Prospectus.

You can download our 2025-26 Admissions Policy, our 2024-25 Admissions Policy or  our 2023-24 Admissions Policy here.

Welcome to HighLights!

Welcome to our latest edition of HighLights, the magazine brought to you by Highsted’s sixth form students. At HighLights, we strive to be informative, intellectual and imaginative. We aim to engage you with topics ranging from school events to the creative arts and social issues. We will publish our magazine termly, and each issue will consist of topics such as empowering women, film reviews, entertainment news, current affairs and emotive art pieces. 

To download your own copy, just follow the HighLights!

To download previous issues follow the links given below: