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Why King Henry VIII Sixth Form?

Academic Excellence The Co-Curricular
King Henry VIII garnered their best results in We have an excellent co-curricular provision which
several years with an impressive 38% of all grades shape well-rounded individuals. These include,
at A* or A in 2019. One in four students achieved but are not limited to, the Extended Project
all A*/A grades. All students wanting to go to Qualification, Young Enterprise, Young Engineers
university gained a place last year. One secured and MEDSOC. We also offer leadership and
a prestigious apprenticeship with JCB and others collaboration opportunities in fundraising, peer
decided to embark on an exciting gap year. support, student council and events management.
Over half our students study at Russell Group
universities on leaving King Henry’s and we enjoy Pastoral Care
yearly success with Oxbridge. Our students cite us as having a supportive
community that is typified by the superb pastoral
Expert Teaching care and tutor support they experience daily. We
All our classes are taught by teachers who are value our students and their talents with Academic,
not only highly qualified, specialist staff but also Sports and Music Scholarships available.
passionate about their subject. Class sizes are small
allowing for personalised learning experiences. To Unique Facilities
support academic progress we identify students We are fortunate to have a purpose built Sixth
for individual and small group mentoring schemes Form Centre with its own garden and café. On the
to help them reach their potential. main school site there is a 25m swimming pool
and a state-of-the-art gym. We are also in close
Careers Guidance and Oxbridge proximity to various forms of public transport and
Our professionally qualified Head of Careers offers the town centre.
extensive support throughout the two years of VI
Form. Alongside this our Oxbridge Coordinator,
form tutors and subject teachers support students
through the process of applying to Oxford and
Cambridge including coaching and administering
entrance tests.