Sixth Form

Welcome to HGS Sixth Form

Academic excellence, exceptional support, and pathways to the most competitive futures.

The student bursary fund aims to help and support students enrolled in the school Sixth Form who face barriers to learning, and to ensure that students can fully participate in and benefit from the 16-19 curriculum.

Courses

Our sixth-form curriculum is deliberately shaped around the needs, aspirations, and strengths of our students, rather than following a fixed or one-size-fits-all subject menu. As an academic Sixth form, we offer a wide range of carefully chosen A-level subjects that have been carefully selected to meet the needs of our students. This allows us to […]

Independent Learning Subject Guides

Welcome to our A-level Independent Study Guidance page. Here, you’ll find a collection of subject-specific guides designed to support your independent learning journey. Whether you’re diving into the complexities of Physics, exploring the nuances of English Literature, or mastering the principles of Economics, our comprehensive resources are tailored to help you succeed. Each guide is […]

Jo Cox Sixth Form Study Centre

The Jo Cox Sixth Form Centre was opened in 2019 following an impressive £1.5 million redevelopment. Named in honour of our former student and head girl Jo Cox, the centre provides our students with the space to be independent within a nurturing school environment. The historic church hall has been fully renovated and re-furnished in […]

Pathway Programme

All Sixth Form Students at Heckmondwike Grammar School have the opportunity to follow career-focused pathways. Each pathway provides our students with career-specific information and a range of additional opportunities during their time in our Sixth Form. The aim of the pathway programme is to give our students the additional support, experiences and guidance needed to […]

Programmes Of Study

Following the recent reforms to post 16 qualifications, all A-levels now follow a linear assessment model, with all formal examinations taking place at the end of Year 13. In line with this, and the requirements for university entry, a large majority of students will study 3 A-level subjects. For those students with the highest GCSE […]

Prospectus 2026

Here you can view and download a copy the Sixth Form Prospectus (2026-2027).

Results and Destinations

Key Stage 5 Results 2025 Congratulations to all our students on achieving outstanding A-level results again this year. As always the profile of our grades shows a very strong bias towards the upper range of grades. 85% of the A-level results were at grade C or better and 80% of these grades were either A*, […]

Sixth Form September 2026 Entry

Please note that for September 2026 entry we have updated the subject specific entrance requirements for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics to a minimum of Grade 7 in each subject. This reflects both the high level of interest in these courses and their significant academic demands. Our aim is to ensure that students begin these […]

Sixth Form Life

Most students in the Sixth form will study 3 A Level subjects, with most subjects allocated 10 periods per cycle. Some students may opt to study a 4th A Level. The offer of 4 A-Levels is most commonly for students wishing to study Further Maths, but other combinations are considered on a case by case […]

Sixth Form Progression

Our students are amazing young people who go on to do amazing things. These pages will provide you with essential information about the support we provide to students in taking their next steps, recent destinations, and student success stories. “My role in sixth form is to support all students with their future aspirations whether that […]

Student Support

The happiness and wellbeing of our students is vital to their success in sixth form. Our pastoral support system ensures that no student slips through the net and have access to any support they need to flourish.

Sixth Form Bulletin 25/26

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