Welcome to Sixth Form

At Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Sixth Form, students experience a scholarship journey where academic ambition, personal development and leadership are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Sixth Form is a large, vibrant and inclusive community of over 500 students, bringing together highly motivated young people from a wide range of backgrounds. This diversity, alongside expert teaching and high-quality pastoral care, creates a culture in which students thrive and achieve at the highest levels.

“The Sixth Form gives us all an opportunity to enhance our future prospects.”
Year 12 student

Our Sixth Form is our flagship programme of study. We are committed to ensuring that every student leaves having had a positive experience, been academically stretched, developed strong character, and is fully prepared to make the most of their next steps and opportunities.

We want you to be able to say the following about your experience in the Sixth Form at Chis and Sid:

• “I enjoyed my time here”

• “I developed as a person”

• “I’m prepared for what’s ahead”

• “I achieved well in all of my subjects”

Academic Scholarship

Students here are motivated and ambitious. Each year, the majority progress to Higher Education, with many securing places at leading universities, including Russell Group institutions, Oxbridge, and highly competitive courses such as Medicine.

We have growing numbers who are supported by our teaching staff to accept places on exceptional Degree Apprenticeships with top national employers. Our support for Apprenticeships is growing year-on-year with our Apprenticeship evening, tutor time programme and alumni mentoring for applications ensuring that an increasing number of students are securing competitive apprenticeships each year.

Our degree apprenticeship offers for this year (2026) include: Rolls Royce, Bank of America, Barclays, Deloitte, KPMG, Grant Thornton, BAE Systems, Freshfields, and Crowne among many others.

Our student’s strong track record reflects a culture where students work hard, take pride in their achievements, and are supported to reach their full potential.

“I like the independence we get in the Sixth Form… this is fantastic preparation for when we leave school.”

Year 12 student

Students benefit from expert subject teaching; a culture of high expectations and a curriculum designed to challenge and inspire. Lessons deepen knowledge and develop the analytical and independent learning skills required for success beyond school.

Our UCAS profile demonstrates sustained success, including:

• 81% progress to university
• 66% of offers from Russell Group universities
• Strong representation at world top 100 institutions
• Increasing success in Oxbridge and top global destinations
• High overall offer and placement rates

“Students’ exemplary attitude to work helps them to make outstanding progress..”

 

Ofsted

Sixth Form at ‘Chis & Sid’ is a transformational stage, where students develop independence, resilience and leadership.

Students are encouraged to take on responsibility through:

• School leadership and student officer roles
• Mentoring and community involvement
• Subject leadership and student-led initiatives

“I particularly like the independence and respect you get from everyone around you.”

Year 13 student

Each student is supported by a dedicated form tutor and experienced pastoral team, providing both academic guidance and personal support.

This ensures students leave as confident, articulate and responsible young adults, ready to lead.

“The extremely high quality of care, guidance and support… enables students to reach exceptionally high standards.”

Ofsted

Belonging, Personal Development and Enrichment

“From the staff to the pupils, CSGS welcomes everyone with open arms.”

Year 12 student

Our Sixth Form offer goes beyond the classroom, with a rich programme of enrichment opportunities designed to develop the whole person. Our enrichment takes place throughout tutor time, enrichment week, Work Experience week, and our Super curricular Enrichment Programme, timetabled on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. These sessions include a broad range of activities to support student wellbeing, embrace super curricular opportunities, or engage in sport and activities.

Students can also take part in:

• Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and volunteering
• Academic societies and super-curricular activities
• Sport, creative arts and student-led clubs at lunchtime
• Partnerships within the local and wider community

These experiences develop confidence, cultural capital, resilience and character, reflecting Ofsted’s emphasis on outstanding personal development.

Our Sixth Form provides a safe, ordered and harmonious environment where students feel supported to succeed.

The dedicated Sixth Form centre offers excellent facilities for independent study, collaboration and enrichment, fostering both academic focus and a strong sense of community.

We are proud of the wide range of destinations our students achieve, including university, apprenticeships and employment.

“I feel we are given a lot of opportunities for responsibility, to develop and expand our work ethic for later in life.”

Year 12 student

Whatever your pathway, our Sixth Form offers the challenge, support and opportunity needed to help you realise your ambitions.

Explore the pages in this section to learn more about life in our Sixth Form, including our study programme, enrichment opportunities and student destinations.

Welcome to the Sixth Form at CSGS.

Mr Rouse

Deputy Headteacher and Director of Sixth Form