Sixth Form at Loughborough Grammar School
Sixth Form here is an all-encompassing, life-enhancing experience of personal development, involvement and leadership. Through the two years in Sixth Form, LGS students can focus on the subjects they love. Academic study is underpinned by an individually-tailored Professional Development Programme (PDP) to enhance University applications and develop the skills and experiences that employers seek and helping our boys to stand out from the crowd.
Most students take three A Levels and follow the PDP, although choosing four A Levels is also an option. Each A Level subject is taught for five hours per week and the PDP runs for six hours per week. A Games lesson, Thursday afternoon enrichment and a Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE) lesson complete the week.
Students choose from a range of 27 A Level subjects, with plenty of advice and guidance available as to what best suits their passions, skills and future objectives. A significant number of subjects are taught with girls from Loughborough High School, making the most of our co-educational campus.
Sixth Formers play an active role in many aspects of school life, from running their own Sixth Form Committee to House Leadership, mentoring younger children, running clubs and societies, community and charitable involvement, CCF roles and performance in Music, Drama and on the Sports field.
And that’s not to mention a full calendar of events, balls, dinners, tours, trips and talks. Many are organised in conjunction with the girls from Loughborough High School adding greatly to the richness of Sixth Form life on campus.
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Become a Scholar
For those who excel academically or in the Arts, Sport or Music, we highly recommend exploring our Scholarships and Bursaries available.
Combined Cadet Force
CCF can be a life-changing experience for our boys. It gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of military-themed skills.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards involve a challenging programme of activities which help young people to develop skills and experience.
Post 18 Support
Our Director of Future Pathways is one of an exclusive group of Times Higher Education’s Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) professionals, meaning our students benefit from world-leading support and guidance as they consider their post-School options. A comprehensive programme includes university visits, informational assemblies, and specialised events such as ‘Life After LGS’ and ‘Post-18 Day.’ In Year 13, individual support from tutors and the Sixth Form team helps each student pursue his chosen path.
Professional Development Programme (PDP)
Gaining formal qualifications is just one piece of the jigsaw at Loughborough Grammar School. Our students also develop their broader skills and qualities through the PDP which provides opportunities to gain professional qualifications linked to career goals, workplace and leadership experience, and support with CV writing and LinkedIn profiles. Students are supported to develop their own, personalised timetables with opportunities for:
Community: Gain skills through volunteer placements
Academic Enrichment: Obtain additional qualifications and experiences
Subject Skills Workshops: Enhance examination performance with problem-solving sessions
Professionalism: Develop personal attributes through lectures and seminars
Independent Study: Cultivate a responsible and self-motivated study approach
Academic Supervisions: Receive bespoke guidance and support
