Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Sixth Form Guide - 2021

Sep 19, 2026

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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (CRGS) Sixth Form guide welcoming prospective students after GCSEs and outlining the school’s vision for a supportive, challenging two-year experience. It describes pastoral and academic structures, including Form Tutors, Senior Tutors, and a tutorial system, plus expectations for independence, responsibility, and ongoing effort. The guide presents a broader Sixth Form experience beyond A Levels, emphasizes learning, wellbeing, and opportunities, and includes a subject-by-subject curriculum overview and application information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages25

Reading Time1 h 3 min

AccessFree to download

Sixth Form Life

Supporting Students

Developing Independence

Preparing for the Future

Aiming High

Choosing your A Levels

A Broader Curriculum

Beyond the Classroom

Leadership Opportunities

Destinations

How to apply

How to find us

CRGS SIXTH FORM Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Founded in 1554 Welcome Educating young people is both a great responsibility and a privilege and I am delighted that you are considering CRGS Sixth Form asa place to study after your GCSE examinations. With us, you will find support and challenge in equal measure. We will encourage you to grow as an individual, giving you the responsibility to make choices and helping you to excel both academically and personally. In this guide we have aimed to highlight the exciting opportunities we can offer you. Our students have energy, enthusiasm and a love of learning. If you share these qualities I know that our Sixth Form is a place where you will thrive and I look forward to welcoming you in the near future. Mr J Keulemans Headteacher At CRGS Sixth Form, we are passionate about learning and developing the talents, skills and qualities of all our students. The two years any young person spends at Sixth Form are transformational and our vision is focused on doing the very best for them and their future. We work with our students and their families to ensure that when they leave us they are happy, successful and able to make the most of opportunities as they continue to work towards achieving their ambitions, whatever they may be. We are a warm, inclusive, mutually supportive community, which prides itself on academic excellence, a strong work ethic and enjoyment of learning. It is important to us to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for our young people while challenging them to work hard and aim high. Students are encouraged to develop the skills of enquiry, initiative and creativity. At CRGS, we strongly believe that the Sixth Form experience is more than just about A Levels. We are committed to providing students with a dynamic and engaging education that provides our young people with the confidence and experience to become the innovators and leaders of the future. Meeting our students and staff is the best way to understand what sets CRGS Sixth Form apart. We warmly invite you to visit us and look forward to welcoming you here in person. Mrs K Johnston Deputy Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form) Ms H Ashton Assistant Headteacher (Sixth Form) 2 “CRGS Sixth Form is somewhere I feel safe to make mistakes, knowing that the teachers are always there to support meand to help me learn. I feel comfortable when trying new things because the Sixth Form is an incredibly welcoming environment.” Iman – Formerly Our Lady and St John Catholic College Contents Sixth Form Life 4-5 Supporting Students 6 Developing Independence 7 Preparing for the Future 8-9 Aiming High 10-11 Choosing your A Levels 12 Art and Design 13 Biology 14 Business 15 Chemistry 16 Classical Civilisation 17 Computer Science 18 Design and Technology: Product Design 19 Drama and Theatre 20 Economics 21 English Language 22 English Language and Literature 23 English Literature 24 French 25 Geography 26 German 27 History 28 Mathematics 29 Further Mathematics 30 Music 31 Physical Education 32 Physics 33 Politics 34 Psychology 35 Religious Studies 36 Sociology 37 Spanish 38 A Broader Curriculum 39 Beyond the Classroom 40-41 Leadership Opportunities 42-43 Destinations 44-45 How to apply 46 How to find us 47 3 Sixth Form We are able to offer “the best of both worlds”. We have the support structures, expertise and ethos of a school combined with the flexibility, facilities and freedom of a larger institution. Sixth Form means greater freedom and independence. This, combined with the choice of subjects and more mature relationships with teachers, makes for a hugely rewarding experience. It is a time for discovery, expression and growth and we seek to provide our young people with diverse opportunities for them to explore their interests and individuality. The Sixth Form years are a gateway to life beyond

FAQs

What support and pastoral care does CRGS Sixth Form provide?

CRGS prioritizes wellbeing and offers Form Tutors who stay with their forms for two years, working alongside a team of Senior Tutors responsible for welfare and academic progress. The tutorial system is designed to provide individualized care so no student is overlooked.

Is the Sixth Form experience only about A Levels?

No. CRGS states that the Sixth Form experience is more than just A Levels, with a dynamic and engaging education that builds confidence and provides opportunities to explore interests and individuality.

What are students expected to do in Sixth Form?

Students are expected to work hard, think for themselves, and take responsibility for their own learning. They also manage priorities to meet deadlines and other expectations.

Sep 19, 2026

Uploaded by Theodora