The school is rightly proud of its 340 strong Sixth Form, and of the range  of courses it is able to offer. Although the close guidance of previous  years is maintained, Sixth Form students are encouraged to make responsible  choices - in AS and A Level subjects, personal reading, recreation,  dress - to prepare them for the years ahead, at University and elsewhere.  The modular system of Advanced Level study means that students sit external examinations  on a number of separate occasions throughout the two years.

Most Sixth Formers study four or five AS levels in their first year, carrying at least three of these to A (A2) level in Year 13. In addition they have a games afternoon, Personal and Social  Education, Religious Education and lessons leading to one of the AQA Extnded Project Qualification, AS Critical Thinking or the Community Sports Leadership Award.

Choice of AS/A2 Level subjects is carefully discussed with Tutors  and Careers staff, and any sensible combination from the following  subjects is normally available: Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Civilization, Computer Studies, Design Technology, Economics,  English Language, English  Literature, Food Technology,  French, Further Mathematics,  Geography, German, History  (Early Modern, Later Modern), History of Art, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Music Technology, Performing Arts,  Physics, Politics, and Religious Philosophy and Ethics, There  is also an opportunity for students to study some vocational AS levels  at our partner school.

A LEVEL EXTENSION WORK
Applications for Oxford and  Cambridge are guided through the UCAS system, as are applicants for other Universities. However, specialist teaching beyond the demands of A Level, and for the sixth term entrance papers for admission to Cambridge, may be available if appropriate.

UCAS GUIDANCE
The school gives particular emphasis  to the support provided to those selecting degree courses in Higher  Education. Each student will receive individual guidance with a number  of teachers who specialize in knowledge of a particular range of degree  courses and there are numerous group and individual sessions to assist  with the completion of the UCAS application form. As a result of this process some 90% or more of the students succeed each year in gaining  places at University or on other Higher Education courses, mostly at their institution of choice..

SIXTH FORM  LECTURES AND VISITS
The Heads of Sixth  Form ensure that a varied annual programme is mounted, giving Sixth  Form students the chance to hear speakers on a wide variety of topics,  to meet and hold discussions with representatives of many professions  and occupations and to attend Conferences and Higher Education Open  Days. Combined with the work of the Careers Department, and with events  provided by the Music, Art, Drama, Weekend and Outdoor Pursuits programmes,  a great deal is on offer to our Sixth Formers, beyond their compulsory  studies.
 

SIXTH FORM RESPONSIBILITIES
The school depends greatly  upon the leadership and organizational skills of its senior students.  Many worthwhile activities would not take place but for the involvement  of large numbers of Sixth Formers, especially those in Year 13. The running  of clubs, membership of committees, technical support in computer rooms,  specialist help with lighting in the Queen's Hall, reception of visitors, support for the librarian, leading the various day and boarding houses,  helping to supervise behaviour about the school, acting as science and language leaders in the local primary schools, serving as student listeners - all this and much more  is undertaken by Sixth Formers before they leave Cranbrook. We are very  fortunate in the quality of our senior students and in the levels of  responsibility and commitment they are prepared to offer our community.

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Sixth Form Dress Code -please click on the link below for full details

  Sixth form dress regulations

 Year 12 Transport Letter