Curriculum at Sixth Form
At Gillingham School Sixth Form, our curriculum is designed to foster academic excellence, personal growth, and preparation for life beyond school. We aim to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and character needed for all students—regardless of background—to access the most ambitious and rewarding higher education opportunities, apprenticeships, or careers. Our goal is to develop resilient, reflective, and compassionate learners who are well-equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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.
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.
Sixth Form Heads of School and Committee
The Heads of School and the Sixth Form Committee serve as key figureheads of our school, actively promoting the values of Gillingham School. Their responsibilities include presenting at open evenings and school events, as well as overseeing the organisation of charity fundraising initiatives—most notably, our annual Sixth Form Christmas Extravaganza show.
“As the Heads of School and members of the Committee, we are proud to represent Gillingham School and promote it as a positive, enriching experience—where academic excellence is paired with a bold sense of community.”
“We are committed to building a foundation of inclusivity and respect, fostering a focused learning environment that also embraces fun and creativity. Our goal is to ensure every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.”
Sixth Form Subjects
Gillingham School is proud to offer a diverse range of qualifications and study, in Sixth Form.
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 be starting A Level Sociology in September 2025 and from September 2026 will be offering Criminology A Level and a T Level in Digital Software Development.
