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At Gillingham School Sixth Form, our curriculum is designed to foster academic excellence, personal growth, and preparation for life beyond school. To cultivate the knowledge, skills, and character needed for all students, regardless of background, to access ambitious and rewarding higher education opportunities, apprenticeships, or careers. Once registered to enrol in our Sixth Form you will be provided with option blocks to select your subject’s of study.

We aim to ensure that every student leaves us not only with excellent qualifications, but also with a strong sense of self, a commitment to community, and the confidence to pursue ambitious and fulfilling futures. Whether progressing to university, apprenticeships, or employment, our students are equipped to succeed and to contribute meaningfully to society.

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Enrichment and Leadership

Our Enrichment Programme supports students in developing independence, creativity, and leadership. It includes:

  • Clubs and Societies
  • Outreach activities
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Debating and public speaking
  • STEM and media sessions
  • Games and wellbeing activities

A core expectation of Sixth Form life at Gillingham is student leadership.

All students are encouraged to take on responsibilities that positively shape our school community—whether through formal roles, student-led campaigns, or mentoring initiatives. We expect our students to model ambition, pride in achievement, kindness, tolerance, and mutual respect.

Subject Option Blocks for Year 12

Students may choose a maximum of one subject from each block and must select a minimum of three subjects overall. In addition to their chosen subjects, all students will be timetabled into one of the Independent Study rooms as part of their programme of study.

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Block P Block Q Block R Block S
Biology Art Business BTEC Chemistry
Business Biology Chemistry Economics
Criminology Diploma Business Criminology Diploma English Language
Economics Computer Studies English Literature English Literature
Geography German French Geography
Physics Law Further Maths History
Politics Mathematics History Music
Psycology Media Studies Law Photography
Spanish Psycology Mathematics Physical Education
Theatre Studies Sociology Product Design Product Design
Sports BTEC Psychology Sociology
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Sixth Form Subjects

We offer a wide range of over 30 Sixth Form subjects taught by subject specialists, as well as complementary courses in Core Maths and the Extended Project Qualification, which will support you with your A Level subjects, and applications for future pathways.

We are pleased to offer A Level Sociology, and from September 2026 will be offering Criminology A Level and a T Level in Digital Software Development.

Sixth Form A-Z Subjects