FOR PUPILS AGED 16 – 18 YEARS

Sixth Form

The Sixth Form is part of the Upper School and welcomes students aged 16-18 years.  Within our co-educational day school, Sixth Form students are a diverse, intelligent and creative group who are ambitious and work hard.

Our students consistently produce many of the best A level results in the country with many gaining places at their first-choice university.

A number of students head abroad to prestigious international universities, including the Ivy League institutions of Princeton and Yale in the USA.

Just as importantly as our academic curriculum, which includes the Extended Project Qualification and Rouse Research Award, is our extra-curriculum and enrichment programme which you can read about on our website and in our prospectus.

We recognise that the Sixth Form years are vitally important stepping stones into adulthood, with all of the challenges that brings. Our pastoral provision sits at the heart of our school to ensure every young person has the support they need to thrive.

Our Head of Sixth Form is Guy Couper-Marsh. Our Upper School, including Sixth Form, is led by our Head, Ed Elliott.

Pupils develop leadership skills and the ability to collaborate, resilience and self-confidence. Teachers encourage discussion and enable pupils to ask searching questions in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.

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The Perse School Cambridge Sixth Form student walking along a mountain path during an outdoor expedition.

Explore Sixth Form

Use the menu to find out more about the Sixth Form, including our ethos and values, learning spaces, staff and the latest Sixth Form news. If you would like to experience the Sixth Form for yourself, visit our Join Us pages to learn about admissions and upcoming open events.

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