Sixth Form Life

Sixth Form life at Heckmondwike Grammar School is clearly defined by our values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence… with the further addition of opportunity!

As a Sixth Form student, we give you a high degree of independence and the freedom to shape an experience that reflects your ambition, interests and future plans. With that independence comes an expectation of maturity, commitment and personal accountability, mirroring the demands of higher education and providing you with the skills and attributes needed for a happy and successful life.

We are committed to providing the support structures and resources you need to succeed. Our specialist subject teachers, dedicated Sixth Form facilities, and strong systems ensure that help, support and guidance are always available. At the same time, students are expected to engage fully with their studies, manage their time effectively and take increasing ownership of their academic progress.

Our curriculum is academically rigorous and focused on A-level study. It is designed to develop our students as confident subject specialists, capable of achieving excellent outcomes. However, our aim extends beyond examination success. We encourage intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and a deeper engagement with each discipline, so that you not only achieve strong results but also develop a lasting understanding of, and interest in, your chosen subjects.

Sixth Form life also includes a broader programme of enrichment and personal development. These opportunities allow you to extend your learning beyond the classroom, develop wider skills and gain perspective on the world around you. In addition, our Pathway programme will enhance your experience by providing access to career-specific talks, visits, and educational opportunities. This enables our students to explore potential career routes in greater depth and to prepare thoughtfully for progression into higher education, apprenticeships or professional employment.

Heckmondwike Grammar Sixth Form is designed to help you become the person you aspire to be. We are both academically focused and forward-looking, providing the framework, challenge, and support you need to move confidently towards the next stage of your education and future career.

Sixth Form Video

This short promotional video gives views of our present Sixth Form students

School Day

The school day runs from 8.40 until 15.15 but there is a lot more to life in Sixth Form than this. Many students are involved in extra-curricular activities at lunch time and after school and opportunities exist for students of all ages to get involved in other aspects of school life. The school operates a […]

Attendance and Holidays

Good attendance to school is vital to success. We ask that all appointments e.g. medical, dental are made outside school hours where possible. Where this is not possible, evidence will be required in the form of an appointment card or letter. Where students are unwell, school should be contacted, by a parent or carer, as […]

Dress Code

Smart Casual Heckmondwike Grammar School is a busy professional working and learning environment. Students are expected to dress appropriately and professionally and be sensitive to the broad range of people that they may come into contact with each day. The school community is culturally diverse and includes children as young as eleven, together with adults […]

Expectations

We have high expectations of our students. These expectations are to ensure students make the best possible progress in their time at HGSF. We expect our students to: show respect for the school environment, staff, fellow students and pupils; ensuring that behaviour is of the highest standard, both in and out of school. ensure the […]

Study

All students will have some non-contact time on their timetable. It is expected that students will use this time to study school unless they have elected to take part in independent enrichment activities during this time. Successful students will use their study time wisely. By the end of Y13, the ideal student will be spending […]

Enrichment Activities

In an increasingly competitive employment market, employers are seeking skills that reach beyond the academic curriculum. Our enrichment programme gives student access to a range of activities, which will allow them to develop these skills. The full programme for this year is in the process of being finalised, but the activities that have run in […]