Welcome To St Wilfrid's Sixth Form

We are delighted to introduce you to our Sixth Form at St Wilfrid’s Catholic School. We have exceptionally high aspirations for our Sixth Form to be a centre of excellence and, if you choose to join us, we will encourage you to have similar aspirations during your time with us and for your future. We understand that the choice of Sixth Form is a crucial decision for you and one which you must feel confident about. At St Wilfrid’s we will offer you a first class education in brand new facilities which have been purposely designed with your needs as a Sixth Form student in mind. We also have a professional staff who will care about your progress and who will challenge you to reach the very maximum of your personal potential.

St Wilfrid’s Sixth Form is a community built upon Christian principles.  Each individual is valued for what he or she can contribute to our community and for the strengths and talents they have. It is our aim and ambition that you flourish, both academically and personally in our Sixth Form.

I hope you find this website informative and inspiring. If you have questions in response to it, or you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us at the school.

John Tarrant  - Head of Sixth Form

Thinking of going to University?

If you are a student at St Wilfrid's Sixth Form and thinking of going to university, we can offer advise toward what university may best suit you. We can help point you in the right direction for the university that you want to go to and help you achieve the grades required.

St Wilfrid's Sixth Form helps you write your personal statement so that it can help you get into university when you are ready.

If you are confused about any decision about education after Sixth Form, we can offer the support you need.

The Success of St Wilfrid's Sixth Form

St Wilfrid’s are celebrating another year of outstanding results! Year 13 students attained a remarkable 99% pass rate, which is above the national average, with 16% achieving A*-A grade, 43% achieving an A*-B grade and 79% achieving A*-C, an increase of 9%. 

AS results were just as good with an increase average point score per entry of 186, an increase of 6 from last year. This represents an ongoing upward trend for the St Wilfrid’s Sixth Form putting them in the top 10% of schools nationally according to ALPS Data.

Courses for Sixth Form students

St Wilfrid's offers a wide range of courses leading to higher education, employment or training.  Please click here for further information on courses available.

Study Periods

Study Periods are set for both years 12 & 13 and all students are expected to be on site during study periods. During this time students are encouraged to find something constructive to do with their time, such as self-study, or helping in other classrooms.

Anfter the October half term, Year 13 students can sign out of the Sixth Form if they have a free period 4th and/or 5th lesson. Students who have a free period 4th and a lesson 5th, cannot leave the site.

Year 12 students cannot go off site during school hours.

Take a look around

A first impression is always a lasting impression, so why not take a look at our facilities here at St Wilfrid's that are exclusive to the Sixth Form.
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Prospectus

Please click here if you would like to look at our current Sixth Form Prospectus, and see what St Wilfrid's Sixth Form can offer to further your academic potential.