For our current Year 11 students, please read this letter from Principal Ms Cross.

 

 

We would like to invite you to find out more about The Sydney Russell School Sixth Form and join us on Thursday 5th November 5-7pm (last entry at 6.30pm). 

As an academic, A-Level only, provision, at The Sydney Russell School we offer a highly successful Sixth Form which is suited to students who: 

  • have high academic aspirations and are on track to achieve the entry criteria for A-Level study in our Sixth Form 

  • aspire to Oxbridge, Russell group and prestigious degree apprenticeship pathways 

  • want to continue their studies with expert teachers who know them, in a school which has always championed and supported their personal and academic success 

  • want to access the bespoke Sixth Form provision and opportunities available 

  • want to develop their leadership skills and play an active role in the wider SRS community 

 

We are extremely proud of our Sixth Form in which: 

  • Achievement is high (Strong Standard – Ofsted 2026) with a strong track record of supporting students to secure highly competitive destinations, including Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities and competitive degree apprenticeships. 100% of students successfully secure their next steps in education, employment or training. 

  • Our teaching staff are dedicated subject specialists; experts with extensive experience of delivering A-Level courses and preparing students for success. Curriculum & Teaching was judged at the Strong Standard by Ofsted in 2026. 

  • Personal Development & Wellbeing is ‘Exceptional’ (Ofsted 2026) - offering an ambitious programme of co-curricular, leadership and development opportunities bespoke for Sixth Form students 

  • Individualised support is available through our Sixth Form tutor team, Academic Mentors, wellbeing support and student-led societies and committees 

 

On the night, you will have the opportunity to find out more about: 

  • our A Level subject offer - speak to teachers and students about those subjects and their entry criteria 

  • our Sixth Form provision - have a tour of our excellent facilities including large classrooms, dedicated Sixth Form Centre, Fitness Suite 

  • our co-curricular offer ranging from The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, to Reading Buddies, to Formula E (racing) and much more.