About The New Sixth
Educating the whole person, empowering every future: academically, personally, spiritually.
The New Sixth is a unique sixth form built in partnership with the Diocese of Clifton and the Diocese of Bath and Wells, opened in 2013. Our sixth form is open to all and welcomes students who wish to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment, founded on Christian values.
Our outstanding sixth form campus provides students with their own purpose-built Learning Resources Centre, state of the art science laboratories and café. This bespoke facility bridges the gap between school, university and the world of work, allowing our sixth formers the autonomy and space to grow in a supportive, high-achieving environment.
Discover your purpose
Your success matters. That’s why we’ve built The New Sixth around three key pillars that will shape your journey with us:
FAITH: Explore your values
At The New Sixth, you’ll study and grow in an environment shaped by Christian values where you are valued as unique and important.
As a Catholic Lasallian school, we believe in faith in the presence of God, quality education and respect for all, built around an inclusive community.
You’ll have space to explore your own faith and its expression, engaging in frank and honest discussions about key theological and moral issues that matter in today’s world.
FORMATION: Become your best self
Your time at The New Sixth goes far beyond academic qualifications. Through our personal support, we’re committed to helping you become the person you aspire to be, helping you to grow in confidence and character.
You’ll access opportunities for personal development embedded in both the curriculum and our extensive enrichment programme, each designed to strengthen the foundation for your powerful future.
FOUNDATIONS: Build your launch-pad
Your sixth form journey is a time for self-reflection and exploration of future possibilities.
We’ll encourage you to see these two years as building your personal launch-pad for the future. With our guidance and your growing confidence, you’ll feel empowered to challenge yourself, achieve ambitious goals and create the powerful future you envision.
The New Sixth has allowed me to grow as a person in an environment where I am conmfortable to always be myself.
Shaping your academic success
When you join The New Sixth in Year 12, you begin on an exciting two-year journey of discovery and achievement. From day one, we’ll challenge you to aim high and develop a passion for learning that will last a lifetime. During your time with us, you’ll transform into a confident, ambitious young adult ready to make your mark on the world and become an agent of change.
This personalised support transforms into powerful results.
Our exceptional A Level outcomes don’t just reflect raw grades; they demonstrate what we call ‘value-added’. This is the outstanding progress every student makes during their time here, regardless of their starting point. Through individual attention and targeted guidance, students consistently exceed their predicted grades, opening doors to prestigious institutions including Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities.
Our academic support extends to those pursuing alternative pathways too. Whether your future lies in higher-level apprenticeships, specialised training, or direct employment, we provide the same level of personalised guidance to ensure you’re equipped with the qualifications and skills that your chosen path demands.