Sixth Form Overview

The RGS Sixth Form is a truly special place to study beyond GCSE. We provide our students with an exceptional breadth of opportunity, from subject choices to diverse activities beyond the classroom.

We have a fantastic academic record in helping our students achieve outstanding A-Level results, consistently ranking one of best in the North East. Virtually all our sixth formers go on to study at competitive universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Whatever your subject strengths, all students are given support to thrive and find their passion as they get ever closer to life after school.

At RGS, the Sixth Form team is committed to delivering excellent and proactive pastoral care. You will have a Head of Year and Assistant Head of Year to guide and support you throughout your time in Sixth Form.  Alongside this, you will have a form supervisor, personal tutor and, in Y13, a UCAS advisor to support you as you make choices about your future. With a team of nurses and counsellors, we will work with you to bring the best out of you whilst developing your character, confidence and independence.

There is so much more to life at the RGS: unrivalled opportunities in sport, music, drama, and the arts, alongside a range of clubs and societies throughout the week. Students are encouraged to give everything a go in order to find their passion. At RGS, we believe that those who involve themselves fully outside the classroom also do best within it – and have fun along the way. It is important to us that alongside top grades, our students leave with the skills and personal qualities needed in the real world and do so with kindness and humility in order to be strong leaders and make a difference to others.

With over 350 students, we are proud to be one of the largest Sixth Forms in the independent sector. Despite our size, each student is known, valued and appreciated, fostering a strong sense of belonging and community. We warmly welcome around 40-50 new students each year from other schools alongside our current Y11 cohort. Our well-planned and considerate induction process ensures that every student feels part of the RGS community and has the opportunity to flourish in our sixth form. For more information about applying to the Sixth Form, please visit the admissions section of our website.

Polly Enevoldson, Head of Sixth Form

 

Current families might like to find out more about life at our Sixth Form here. 

Prospective families can find out more about Admissions into Sixth Form here.