The Co-educational 6th Form at St John's

At St John's we aim to give our Sixth Formers the best possible preparation for life beyond school. In addition to the fine teaching they receive in our academic departments students are given considerable support and individual guidance through the tutorial system.

Additionally and most importantly all students derive huge benefit from being in a mixed society. Through academic study, extra curricular activities and of course, socially, they learn to live and work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect thus preparing themselves for life at university beyond the shelter of home or school.

Students joining the 6th form discover that Sixth Formers are expected to play a strong and significant part in all aspects of school life. Those displaying qualities of service, initiative and dependability are asked to take on positions of responsibility as Prefects and some are elected by their peers to sit on the student council. Likewise, several are nominated to captain teams or run clubs and societies.
Academically, Sixth Formers are able to concentrate on those three or four A level subjects they have chosen in addition to following courses from General Studies programme. They are given weekly assignments in each subject and need to learn for themselves how best to manage their time and energy in order to meet their many commitments.

Away from their studies, Sixth Formers are encouraged to develop their skills and interests through our extensive programme of sporting, cultural and service activities. Socially, they have access to the Sixth Form Club - an especially useful place where boarders from different houses can meet and relax at the end of a long and challenging day. However those seeking greater privacy may prefer to stay in their studies or house common rooms. Other parts of the school such as library, computer centre, sports hall, art department and music school, are still available for use late into the evening.