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Upcoming Events

  • Y13 Leavers Assembly May 22, 2013 2:00 pm
  • Music Recital by Jess Greaves & James Humphries May 22, 2013 7:00 pm
  • Y11s final day at school May 24, 2013 Time TBC
  • Half Term Holiday May 27, 2013 Time TBC
  • Y12 return and A2 lessons begin June 10, 2013 Time TBC
  • Y11 Maths Exams (whole cohort) & Y12 resits June 11, 2013 Time TBC
  • A2 Art Exhibition June 13, 2013 6:00 pm
  • Y11 Maths Exams (whole cohort) & Y12 resits June 14, 2013 Time TBC
  • Y6 Curriculum Day June 19, 2013 Time TBC
  • Y12 Prelim course June 24, 2013 Time TBC

Our Sixth Form

Latest Sixth Form news posts:

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    Welcome

    Our Sixth Form is “outstanding”.  That’s not just our opinion – it’s the official judgement from Ofsted.  High Storrs is committed to providing the highest standard of education and a positive and exciting learning environment for all students.

    In September 2011 we completed our BSF rebuilding and refurbishment programme. This has now given our students a learning environment which is second to none, including new sports facilities, drama and dance studios, and new sixth form areas, as well as a new Learning Resource Centre, among others.

    The Sixth Form has a uniquely supportive ethos.  Students are stretched and challenged, but in a positive and caring way, catering for individual needs and abilities.  We believe that every student can and should experience success.  We always involve parents if concerns arise or special praise is deserved.

    But there is much more to Sixth Form life than academic achievement.  Students enjoy all the opportunities of a well-resourced school, with a full package of extra-curricular activities.

    We help prepare students for higher education, employment or further training, so they can play a full and responsible role in the community.  Our committed and talented staff do all that we can to develop high aspirations.

    We work closely with parents – we look forward to a long and productive partnership.

    Ian Gage
    Headteacher

    A different style of learning

    The approach to learning is very different in the Sixth Form.  You have made a positive choice to continue your studies post-16, and as a result you are more self-motivated, studying subjects in which you have a real interest.

    To ensure a smooth transition into the Sixth Form, students discuss their options with staff before experiencing a two-day preliminary “taster” course in June.  Throughout your time at High Storrs you are encouraged to seek the help of form tutors and Sixth Form staff, particularly in the early weeks when things can seem very different and new.  We want you to succeed and reach your potential – we give you all the support and help for you to achieve this.

    We offer you the opportunity to learn in a friendly, helpful atmosphere, supported by qualified and experienced teachers who understand the demands of post-16 study.  We also have a dedicated and supportive Sixth Form team who support and develop your talents and aspirations.  Around 75 per cent of our own Year 11 students stay on in the Sixth Form and we welcome the remainder from schools from all over Sheffield and beyond – they add a much valued new dimension.