Welcome to our Sixth Form

Sixth Form at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has something to offer all students, whatever their ability. As well as a full academic A level programme, we also offer a range of vocational courses at Level 3, including Level 3 BTEC and CTEC qualifications.

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving community for students to experience excellent teaching with subject experts, develop personally and hone professional attributes that will serve them well in their future workplace and careers. 

Beyond high quality teaching, we provide a comprehensive curriculum for students to ensure they stand out for their active citizenship, professional credibility, careers development and personal skills so they can live happy, successful and rewarding lives after sixth form.

Sixth Form Team

Mrs. Emma Stubbs – Assistant Principal for Sixth Form 01732 353544

Ms. Colette Dolan – Sixth Form Student Services Manager and Safeguarding Lead for Sixth Form 01732 353544

Mrs. Wendy Pike – Sixth Form Administrator including attendance 01732 353544 ext 209

We have vertical advisor groups so year 12 students settle in quickly and have the support of their year 13 peers. 

Advisors:

  • Mr Ross McPherson – Head of Photography
  • Miss Sarah Jacobson – UCAS Co-ordinator / Ms Nair – Maths teacher
  • Mrs Laura Jackson – Head of History
  • Mr Paul Thomas – Head of Design Technology
  • Mrs Diana Renton – PSHE Co-ordinator
  • Miss Janet Hudson – Head of Business Studies

Advisors meet students every morning and focus on key areas each day. Interleaving these areas with our PSHRE curriculum and careers provision means students embed these skills meaningfully so they are confident, assured and effective in their next steps. 

Our advisory structure at post 16 also mirrors our ‘small schools’ model in lower school and ensures that we can work closely with students, provide proactive support and bespoke opportunities.

Advisory: 8.30-8.55am every day

Monday

Citizen Development

Tuesday

Post-16 Assembly

Wednesday

Careers Development

Thursday

Professional Development

Friday

Personal Development

We know that a 21st century education needs to prepare young people for a fast moving, global economy. We endeavour to develop their transferable skills so that they stand out in the workplace. Read more about our extra curricular societies and provision on the sixth form curriculum page; we adjust these additional opportunities to cater to the needs of our incoming students so that we follow their areas of interest and career development plans.

Beyond high quality teaching, why should you join us at Post 16?

  • Specialist subjects are very well resourced
  • Free use of a chromebook for the duration of your studies
  • Small school model where we know every student well, acting as a strong support network and a collegiate culture
  • Daily tutor contact to support any issues or concerns quickly
  • Newly installed Sixth Form Study Centre that mirrors a professional workplace, supervised by the sixth form team to equip students with the skills to utilise professional working environments effectively
  • Bespoke societies paired with industry experts which include: industry insights talks, workplace visits, mentoring, coaching, interview support
  • Subscription to the Unifrog platform and support to utilise this for careers development 
  • Specialist UCAS co-ordinator and support with highly competitive routes such as Oxbridge/ Medicine/ Dentistry/ Veterinary and Russell group applications
  • Explicit support for Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships so you secure an offer in these competitive markets
  • International students to network with and learn from others culture