Sixth Form
Sixth Form at Wellington is an incredibly special time. It’s the springboard moment that converts years of accumulated effort, experience and progress into life-changing upward movement. Following those wonderfully formative years in Secondary, where pupils found their feet, their community, and themselves, they’re now getting ready to really fly.
Lucy MacAlister
Head of Sixth Form
In Sixth Form, the individual support that pupils get accustomed to at Wellington now blooms into more bespoke subject-specific guidance and 1:1 sessions. We work closely with every student to help them make the best choices for their unique character. Whether that’s choosing a University or securing coveted work placements at innovative global businesses.
The unique opportunities pupils have grown to love at Wellington are also magnified. Humanitarian trips to Uganda, Ten Tors, and an excursion to Morocco are just a few examples that spring to mind. MedSoc students get a chance to try surgery (don’t panic—it’s on a dummy) and Physics students collaborate closely with University PhDs.
Our smaller class sizes become invaluable in Sixth Form as subjects get tougher, with every student getting invaluable attention and support.
It is an essential preparation and transition between school and university or the world of work. Pupils depart having learned to be self-motivated and to respect others and with a clear desire to fulfil their individual potential.
Our Sixth Formers demonstrate consistently excellent performance in public examinations. Eventual destinations include the best universities in the UK, Europe and the USA.
- Synergistic working relationships between staff and students
- Vibrant teaching and learning in groups no larger than 15
- Dedicated Sixth Form Study Centre as well as designated Sixth Form Centre (relaxation spaces)
- A truly diverse social mix of local and international students, who embrace a global perspective on their own and each other's lives
- A ‘can do’ spirit in which individuals are encouraged and rewarded for their efforts whilst bound by a strong sense of community and commitment
- Confident and empathetic students who enjoy what they do and are ambitious for their future
Sixth Form Prospectus
Find out more about the exciting life of Wellington Sixth Form.
Meet The Sixth Form Team
Lucy MacAlister
Head of Sixth Form
Will Garrett
Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Head of Rugby
Rebecca Isdell-Carpenter
Oxbridge And Early Applicant Co-ordinator
Clare Bailey
Head of Careers
"The mixture of the grown up nature of the sixth form centre, our daughter's teachers and the social events have really made her happy. It has been the perfect start to sixth form life." - Sixth Form Parent
"Striving to make its students the best they can possibly be in all fields, by concentrating on strong values and process, rather than results." - Good Schools Guide
“I can’t imagine a vibe like Wellington’s anywhere else in the world!” - Sixth Form student
Houses
Sixth Formers remain attached to their Houses as they enter the Sixth Form and new students are assigned to a House as appropriate.
Sixth Form Tutors
Sixth Form students benefit from a team of experienced Sixth Form Tutors to guide them through these two important years and Tutor Groups in both years follow a Tutorial Year Plan. The three way relationship between Student, Tutor and Parent is at the heart of the successful system, where regular personal contact, monitoring and feedback ensures every student’s pastoral and academic wellbeing are closely monitored. Tutors meet daily with Tutees throughout the week for small group and individual tutorial sessions. Tutors are supported by the Head of Lower or Upper Sixth to ensure all students feel known and understood and have the opportunity to reach their full potential in the Sixth Form.