Our Sixth Form’s strength comes from its small integrated set-up, small class sizes and from our stepping stone to university approach.
There is a huge range of subject combinations and interests that students pursue. The broad and varied co-curricular programme provides you with opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge, really ‘get under the skin’ of academic subjects or add another string to your bow while developing valuable qualities for life beyond school.
There is a good influx of new Sixth Formers into the Lower Sixth alongside those who have joined the school in earlier years. You will enjoy the chance to be part of the vibrant global community in our Sixth Form Centre where boarders and day students share study rooms, classrooms and social spaces. You will develop your confidence as an independent learner, carefully curate your plan for your future alongside experienced tutors and make the most of events in and around school to help prepare you for life beyond Badminton.
In the background, we provide a strong network of subject Teachers, Sixth Form Tutors, House staff and specialists. The Sixth Form Team keep a close eye on your development, ensuring that support is put in place when the need arises. Our Higher Education and Careers Officer (HECO) is also a key figure in Sixth Form life. Based in the Sixth Form Centre for easy access to support and guidance, the HECO leads our ‘Broadening Horizons’ programme, coordinating a wealth of higher education information and training opportunities as well as access to internships, apprenticeships and work experience.
Teaching works on a university-style tutorial and seminar model. Subject sets can range from around five students up to around fifteen. Our teachers have come here because they enjoy this interactive, discussion-based method of working. It’s a hugely rewarding way to teach and to learn, and it’s also one of the key reasons why Sixth Formers here are so successful in reaching their chosen universities and succeeding when they are there.
The Sixth Form Centre's large, comfortable common room sees girls catching up on current affairs (newspapers are delivered regularly), stilling their minds with jigsaws, discussing their latest essay or just curling up on the sofas and enjoying some conversation and coffee.
The smaller common rooms and ‘brew rooms’ are also a welcome space for friends to meet or individuals to take time out from study. Day Girls have their own study areas for use during study periods, breaks and after school. Sixth Form Boarders have study bedrooms upstairs in the Sixth Form Centre. All students have access to a kitchen allowing them to prepare their own meals and snacks should they chose to top up the delicious lunch provided in the dining hall.
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Badminton School, Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA
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