Sixth Form Freedoms
Your journey to independence begins with Cowes Sixth Form. We are your route to a brighter future; a place to work, relax, socialise and develop ideas with other like-minded and independent young people.
Your journey to independence begins with Cowes Sixth Form.
We are your route to a brighter future. A place to work, relax, socialise and develop ideas with other like-minded and independent young people. Expand your interests through the rewarding experiences we offer beyond our learning community.
Separate from the lower school, we are a relaxed environment, run by you, for you.
Our Student Leadership Team is a central force at the heart of our sixth form, fostering change that impacts the school as a whole. As young adults, you are the future of our sixth form and we give you that responsibility.
Our approach fosters independence, respect and responsibility – as a community, we work together. Currently our sixth form leaders are developing their common room, private study areas and a sensory room to allow better student wellbeing.
Whilst separate from the lower school in terms of rules, you work with them to enhance your own learning by acting as mentors, helping them to grow and thriving and enhancing your own career development through the school community.
As a bridge between school and university, we are a supportive presence; advising, encouraging and facilitating your independent journey onwards.
Enhancing your ideas, aspirations and life choices, our student led charter programme keeps you safe, happy and informed both in and beyond the classroom, with activities such as learning CPR, driving safety, alcohol awareness and wellbeing. Most are delivered by students, all are interactive, lively and informed by student choice.
As a central part of our Sixth Form Charter, our students are tasked with making an impact in the community.
We offer extensive opportunities for volunteering and access to the wealth of enrichment opportunities on offer in Cowes, across the island, in Southampton and beyond. We are a central part of the IW Literary Festival, Cowes Week, Earl Mountbatten Hospice, local NHS Youth Forum and many more.
A work-life balance is an important part of getting the most from your sixth form experience.
We provide a wealth of social and leisure activities, as well as help and support with your studies. Making the most of your time here in Cowes will be what makes your experience a lot more than just gaining excellent qualifications. If you love an activity, you have the freedom to pursue it with us. Recent students have run basketball, skateboarding, Dungeons and Dragons, yoga and pilates clubs to name but a few.
We want to help you make memories and friendships for life as well as prepare you for your chosen university course, apprenticeship or career.
A myriad of enrichment activities and opportunities are offered including participation in resilience challenges, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, mock trials and debating and a wide range of sports, stage and media productions and social events to name but a few. Our sixth sorm band is a developing work in progress and we invite musicians to join us!
Cowes Sixth Form is located within our multi-million pound state of the art building designed to provide inspirational and practical bespoke facilities and learning spaces.
Dedicated Sixth Form Spaces
Relax in our lively and welcoming sixth form common room, the perfect place to grab a refreshment and catch up with friends during breaks and lunch.
Undertake research and revision in our spacious sixth form study areas, equipped with cutting edge ICT.
Refuel within our dedicated sixth form canteen or by making the most of our close
proximity to the cafés and restaurants of Cowes.
Sports Facilities
Invigorate through our professional sports facilities which feature a state of the art 3G artificial floodlit pitch, extensive playing fields, two large, fully equipped sports halls and a dedicated
dance studio with sprung floor. In addition, enjoy our partnerships with local gyms and sports venues including professional clubs. We cater for all levels of sporting prowess, from county athletes and sporting junior elites to those who just enjoy an occasional keep fit class or the competitive spirit of team sports.
Specialist Subject Provision
Express your creativity within our dedicated sixth form art, music, media and drama studios. With each featuring industry standard facilities, we ensure that you are fully prepared for the rich opportunities available to you within the creative industries.
Explore the wonders of science in our dedicated sixth form laboratories. These feature bespoke equipment enabling, for instance, electrophoresis, aseptic science and DNA fingerprinting.
