The Blue Coat School is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading state grammar schools for students aged 11 to 18. Over the past decade, the Sixth Form has developed significantly, benefiting from modern facilities and an expanded provision.

Our Sixth Form provides a rich and balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for both Higher Education and future careers. We seek to welcome motivated individuals who are committed to working hard and playing an active role in school life.

Students at The Blue Coat School benefit from:

• An extensive selection of A Level subjects that support progression to university
• Opportunities to develop essential transferable skills for life beyond school
• Consistently strong A Level outcomes, with high proportions of top grades
• A proven track record of students progressing to leading universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions
• A well-structured environment with strong academic guidance and pastoral support
• A wide variety of extracurricular activities that encourage leadership and personal growth

A Level Subject Options

A wide range of subjects is offered at The Blue Coat School 6^th form

Available subjects include:

• Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• English Literature
• Further Mathematics
• French
• Geography
• Government and Politics
• History
• Latin
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Spanish

(All courses are offered subject to sufficient demand.)

Most students study three A Levels, though some may take four, depending on their academic profile.

• Four A Levels are typically reserved for students with very strong GCSE results ( 66+ points from their best 8 subjects) including those studying Further Mathematics
• A Grade 7 at GCSE is generally required for A Level subjects
• Further Mathematics requires at least a Grade 8, with a Grade 9 strongly advised

Students are expected to remain committed to their chosen subjects for the full two-year course.