Joining the Sixth Form – Heathfield School

Finding the right environment for your A Level studies can make all the difference. At Heathfield, our ‘small school, big opportunities’ ethos means you’ll be known as an individual, encouraged to discover your strengths and given the support and opportunities you need to fulfil your potential.

Welcoming students from other schools alongside those already part of the Heathfield community, our Sixth Form offers the best of both worlds: individualised attention, specialist teaching and small class sizes, alongside an exceptional breadth of co-curricular activities, enrichment and extension opportunities.

Here, ambition is encouraged, curiosity is valued and every student is given the opportunity to make the most of their talents.

Your next chapter starts here.

Visit Us

The best way to discover what makes Heathfield special is to experience it for yourself.

We warmly invite you to book an individual tour, giving you the opportunity to explore our Sixth Form, meet our teachers and discover how Heathfield can offer an environment in which you can thrive. Please email Jane Woodhams (jwoodhams@heathfieldschool.net) or call 01344 898342 to arrange a time that suits you.

Our Sixth Form Open Evening, taking place on Tuesday 29 September 2026, from 6.15–8.15pm, is also an ideal opportunity to get a feel for life at Heathfield. Meet our current students, explore our A Level subject choices and hear from our Head, Jonathan Williams, and Head of Sixth Form, Richard Willis.

Book your place here.

Apply for a Place

Choosing your Sixth Form is an important decision, and our clear, straightforward admissions process makes taking the next step simple.

Start by completing our Registration Form. There is no firm deadline, but we encourage you to apply early. Our Sixth Form timetable is built around our students’ subject choices, so registering in good time allows us to take your preferences into account as we plan for the year ahead.

Please note: applications for a means-tested bursary or scholarship should be submitted by 31 October 2026.

Once registered, you will be invited to an interview with the Headmaster and Head of Sixth Form. Offers are made conditional on your iGCSE/GCSE results, performance at interview and a reference from your current school.

You should be on track to achieve a minimum of six grades 9–4 (A–C)*, including a minimum grade 6 (B) in any GCSE subject you wish to continue to A Level.