Sixth Form

Through its unique community atmosphere and range of opportunities on offer, Cheltenham College Sixth Form enables you to become a well-rounded, independent individual who is in the strongest possible position to achieve your Higher Education goals.

Our Sixth Form – or Upper College – is for pupils aged 16 to 18. Pupils come to us from our Lower College (our name for Years 9 to 11); or join us from different schools. Everyone is supported during their time in Sixth Form to fulfil their potential and be ready for their next steps after school life. Wherever you join us from, you can choose to board with us or attend as a Day Pupil.

Pursuing Your Academic Goals

At Cheltenham College Sixth Form you study three or four subjects, from a choice of 30 different qualifications on offer, including A Levels, BTECs and C-Techs. To find out more about the subjects on offer, read the Upper College Curriculum Guide. Continue to explore your favourite subjects, or explore new areas such as History of Art, Business Studies, Economics, Government and Politics or Psychology. Our classes are small and you will have the support of specially selected academic tutors to help you get the most out of your learning. The success of this approach is reflected in the results that our pupils achieve.

You will also complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This is your opportunity to study an area that interests you in more depth and develop the independent research and project management skills you will need at university and in the workplace.

Discovering your Passions Beyond the Curriculum

Outside the classroom you will have the opportunity to explore your passions and become perfectly placed to achieve your potential. From the Mini-MBA and the MDV programme to Community Action placements, or completing the Gold Duke of Edinburgh. Pupils are also encouraged to seek leadership positions including; House and College Prefects, Academic leaders, Sports leaders and CCF leaders. Why stop there? There are so many options for you to explore. Enter an academic competition, perform a piano concerto with the full orchestra, or take the leading role in a school production.

Thinking About the Future

Sixth Form pupils at College leave us to go on to a range of Higher Education destinations and courses including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and many more in both the UK and overseas.

Wherever you decide to take your journey next, you will have all the help you need to achieve. You can find out more about the support we offer in Higher Education & Careers here.

If you wish to apply to Oxbridge, we offer specialist support – you can find out more about this in Oxbridge Preparation here.