Welcome to our Sixth Form
Our Sixth Form provides a unique, dynamic, enjoyable and highly personalised experience that produces outstanding outcomes in the classroom and across all aspects of School life. We pride ourselves on a truly inclusive and outstanding all-round education, combining the importance of academic rigour with extensive opportunities outside the classroom, all delivered by a dedicated team of high-quality professionals.
“Outstanding”. OFSTED said so in 2017 and again in May 2023 and we hope you will agree.
Our Sixth Form is unique and I am tremendously proud to lead it. We deliver a ‘truly all-round education”; a Black and Gold education with amazing opportunities inside and outside the classroom designed to make your vision of success come true.
Your post-16 education is an incredibly exciting time of discovery, hard work, enjoyment and building meaningful and lasting relationships. It is a time to explore your future and take ownership of the path that lies ahead by accessing the flexible, wide ranging academic options within our broad and balanced curriculum. In our Sixth Form you will learn to be independent, resourceful and resilient; equipped with the intellectual agility and strength of character to adapt quickly to an ever-changing world.
To be Black and Gold is to be inspired and challenged every day, by dedicated and passionate staff, who are experts in their field. It means having a relentless and diligent work ethic that provides the foundation for securing the very best academic outcomes.
“Sixth form students regularly secure the top grades at A level” (Ofsted 2023). Over the last two years, on average, 66% of all A-level grades were A* – B.
To be Black and Gold is to receive unrivalled, individualised Post-18 support and guidance. In 2023, 32% of those that chose higher education have gone to Russell Group universities, including five veterinary or medicine places and four places at Oxford or Cambridge University. Many of our pupils choose the apprenticeship pathway and this year have secured roles in banking and finance, insurance, quantity surveying and digital marketing as well as with the Police and Google.
To be Black and Gold is to respect and honour the traditions of our past, whilst being progressive, innovative and dynamic. At its inception, the Sixth Form was envisaged as the flagship of TBSHS, setting the standards for younger pupils and providing active leadership within the school and wider community. This is no less true in 2023 than it was then.
“Sixth formers are excellent role models for the younger pupils. Many run extra-curricular clubs and organise school events with governors and staff” (Ofsted 2023).
The school’s relocation marks the beginning of the next chapter in our rich history and brings with it the opportunity to seek new heights of academic and extra-curricular excellence with cutting-edge facilities and technology. 
Being Black and Gold means immersing yourself in our community and the fantastic opportunities we provide; our whole Year 12 Community Cohesion trip; a wide variety of on-site weekly enrichment activities; recreational and representative sport, drama, music and debating (we regularly reach the finals of national schools’ football, debating and public speaking competitions); Sixth Form international trips to Poland, USA, Austria, France, Germany, Guernsey, South Africa and Sri Lanka; performing on stage at the Royal Albert Hall or hearing directly from high profile speakers like Greg James or Clare Balding.
To join TBSHS Sixth Form is a to be part of an inclusive, affirming, exciting and challenging environment. We want you to be a role model who is passionate, imaginative, creative, resilient, diligent, resourceful and kind. We want you to be Black and Gold.
George Munro
Assistant Headteacher, Head of Sixth Form
Sixth Form – The Flagship of our School
Our Senior Team
We offer a great range of subjects to choose from and we would encourage you to choose the subjects which you enjoy the most and to play to your strengths, whilst also bearing in mind any career aspirations that you may already have. For example, if you wish to become a doctor you would need to study Chemistry and Biology. If you wish to become an engineer, studying Maths will be essential. However, if you are not sure what career path you wish to follow, select subjects that you enjoy or find interesting as we believe that our happiest students are our best performing and most motivated. Our own students are more than happy to share their reasons for selecting their subject combinations – so feel free to speak to them during our open evenings, guidance meetings and induction days.
When we come to create our timetable, we do our utmost to ensure that as many subject combinations as possible can be accommodated. To further enhance your curriculum, you will choose an Enhancement Option that is designed to prepare you for undergraduate study, leadership or employment. You can find more information about all our courses – and the GCSE grades that they require – in our Options and Subjects booklet.
Our most recent Ofsted report praised our exceptionally high quality guidance and, if you would like any advice on which subjects to choose, then you can contact the school and we would be very happy to talk through your options.
Congratulations to our Senior Team for 2026-2027!
Max – A-Level Chemistry, Maths and History 
Mimi – A-Level English Literature, Psychology and Music 
I am currently studying English Literature, Psychology, and Music, I am passionate about a wide range of subject areas, so this combination allows me to further my knowledge, while retaining versatility, and an open mind.
It is a huge honour to be appointed as Head Student, I am excited to bring my enthusiasm and passion into the wider school community. TBSHS has offered so much to me; academically I have received huge support, and outside of the classroom, such incredible opportunities. I hope to give back what I can of this positive energy, working with my team to uphold the school’s legacy, keeping the strong ethos alive.
Fin – A-Level Media, Religious Studies and Politics At school, I take Media, Religious Studies, and Politics, and love to get involved with Interact, the Globe, debating, and the tech crew. With the Committee team, I hope to be able to bring people together by organising fun events for people to create lasting memories, which they can hopefully look back on with a fond smile. From Winter Ball, to Prom, and Leavers merchandise, this year will be full of opportunities to do so, hopefully making it a year to remember.
Paddy – A-Level Geography, English Language, Physical Education (PE)
I chose these three subjects because they were my favourite at GCSE, and I think they help me with my Post-18 aspiration of studying sports journalism. As the new Head of Media, Marketing and Promotions of the 6th Form, I am hoping to build on the work from the previous team by promoting everything brilliant about the school and showing what ‘black and gold’ means.
Leah – A-Level Biology, Chemistry, Maths and French
I am currently studying A-level Biology, Chemistry, Maths and French, which have allowed me to explore both my love for STEM subjects and languages. I hope that these will allow me to study Medicine at University. It is an honour to serve as Deputy Head student at the sixth form, and I hope to work with my team to leave a lasting impact on sixth form life, so that all students thrive in their time here. I look forward to the next year in the role and hope to make the most of the rest of my time here!
Sam – A-Level Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Selecting my A-Level subjects took a lot of thought and advice, but in the end, I knew I couldn’t go wrong with the subjects I love. After some time and patience, the Physical Sciences appealed to me most as a career path, and everything else worked out accordingly.
Phoebe– A-Level Psychology, and Double BTEC Sport
Amy – A-Level Maths, Economics, Further Maths
I am currently studying subjects that interest me the most. I have always found maths intriguing, and economics has further developed my understanding of the world around me, which has encouraged me to think more about how I can play my part in it.
I enjoy being involved and taking part in school where I can, and I am proud to be a member of the Senior Team, particularly in my role as Head of Charitable Events. I hope to bring people together and support causes that matter to our school community. I look forward to organising inclusive events that have a meaningful impact within and outside of TBSHS.
