Making the transition from Year 11
Choosing your next steps is an exciting time for many reasons. Not only are you making important decisions about which subjects to study, but you are encouraged to become much more independent as you embark on the path to adulthood. At Haslingden Sixth Form, we are with you every step of the way.
We offer a comprehensive and specialist range of A Level and Level 3 qualifications and are committed to ensuring that you achieve excellent results.
We are an inclusive community that values every aspect of learning, so we work hard to tailor experiences within the sixth form to ensure that every student is able to succeed in whichever pathway they choose.
Two years at Haslingden Sixth Form will give you a strong foundation for whatever you pursue in the future. Not only will you be supported to exceed your potential in your subjects, but you will also be able to draw on enrichment experiences, voluntary work, personalised advice and guidance, new friends and the support of a superb and incredibly dedicated sixth form staff team.
At Haslingden Sixth Form, we aim to inspire our students to exceed their potential and to do this, we place their wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We know that sixth form is about so much more than the qualifications and skills gained in your time here. In the two years you spend with us, you will discover and develop so much more about yourself because we strive to ensure that you leave us at the end of Year 13 as a well-rounded, resilient and well-qualified young adult who is well equipped to go out into the wider world and make your mark.
What's the difference between sixth form and college?
Colleges are often larger establishments with a wider age range of students. They have many different qualifications, including more specialist topics.
Sixth forms are often attached to high schools and provide a structured and supportive approach to learning with smaller groups for more personalised learning. They provide A Level and Level 3 qualifications led by teachers who are specialists in that specific field.
Both can get you where you need to go, but choosing between them will depend on your personal preferences – such as travel time, level of support needed, whether you would prefer smaller or bigger groups, and so on.
Want to discuss this further? Contact sixthform@haslingdenhigh.com
What are the benefits of going to sixth form?
The main benefits include:
- Location – usually less time on public transport.
- Dedicated teachers – teachers are guaranteed to be experts in the subjects they are teaching.
- 1-1 support – due to smaller numbers, tailored and personal support is easier to access.
- Familiarity – you may already know the school, which means you can spend less time ‘settling in’ and more time focusing on your learning.
- Clear pathways – you’re not expected to know what you want to do in the future, but sixth forms can give you the support and guidance you need to shape your next steps.
- Structure – in order to be successful, you have to put the work in. Sixth form offers a more structured approach to learning
- Personal development and enrichment – sixth forms provide a range of extra-curricular activities and trips that are tailored to the preferences of the student body.