Thank you for your interest in Highdown School Sixth Form. Whether you are already a Highdown student in Year 11 or a student from another local or international school, you will be assured of personal attention to ensure we match the best curriculum offer to your skills and ambitions.  The links on the left-hand side of this page will give you information on the courses we offer, the entry criteria, and useful information regarding our induction process.

 

Application Process

Before you complete our online application form, please refer to the Sixth Form Prospectus below (hard copies available from school office) and course information.  Any additional requirements are listed under the individual subject descriptions.

The new Sixth Form prospectus is now available - please see below.

Entry to the Sixth Form is subject to successful completion of your current/previous course of study. An interview will take place to discuss options and academic entry requirements for particular courses to ensure that students are matched to the most appropriate courses. Apart from the academic qualifications needed for entry into the Sixth Form, we expect all students to demonstrate a commitment to consistent hard work and a positive attitude to all aspects of Sixth Form life.  Students' progress is monitored by termly reports to students and parents.
 

 

Applications for September 2021

Online applications for 2021 will be available from this website from Friday 6 November 2020. We accept applications from students enrolled in any institution. The deadline for applications to be completed is 27 November 2020. We will be in touch shortly afterwards to acknowledge your application and to advise you of next steps. We will also keep in touch through the rest of the academic year. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our Sixth Form: sixthformadmissions@highdown.reading.sch.uk.

The Sixth Form virtual open event took place on Thursday 5 November 2020. 

We hope you will find the information we have provided below interesting and helpful. Highdown students will be issued a copy of our lite prospectus at school and there is also a copy of the full prospectus available to download below:
 

Presentations:

Welcome by Rachel Cave, Headteacher

Highdown Sixth Form by Kevin Prior, Head of Sixth Form

Sixth Form Life by our Sixth Form Student Leaders
 

Subject Presentations:

Art and Art Photography	Geography	Performing Arts (Level 3)
Biology	History	Physics
Business Studies	IT (Level 2)	Politics
Chemistry	IT (Level 3)	Psychology and Applied Psychology
Computing	Languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin)	Religious Studies
Economics	Mathematics	Sociology
English Language and Literature	Mathematical Studies (Level 3)	Sport (Level 3)
English Literature	Music	Textile Design (Art Fashion)
Further Maths	Music Technology