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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 Director of Sixth Form ensures 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.
Sixth Form Dress Code -please click on the link below for full details
 Sixth form dress regulations
Please click on the link below for more information about Year 13 at Cranbrook School
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