Sixth Form at TA
Our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 21st November 2024.
To find out more about our Sixth Form and what we can offer, please book a place on our Open Evening by clicking on the link below:
Click here to book for Sixth Form Open EveningA warm welcome…
Welcome to Torquay Academy Sixth Form, where exceptional support meets academic excellence. Here, we stand apart with a unique commitment to your success, combining personalised academic and pastoral support that’s unmatched in the area. We understand that every student’s journey is different, and we’re dedicated to guiding each individual towards their full potential—both academically and personally.
At Torquay Academy, we go beyond the basics. Our academic programme is underpinned by bespoke workbooks, custom-tailored revision materials, and a robust support system that leaves no stone unturned. Our highly qualified staff are here to provide tailored guidance and dedicated mentoring, ensuring that every student receives the focused attention needed for success. We make your goals our goals, investing time and resources to support your unique learning style, whether you’re preparing for exams, enhancing your study skills, or exploring new academic interests.
Our commitment to student well-being is a cornerstone of our sixth form experience. With a dedicated member of staff focused exclusively on well-being, as well as another dedicated to interventions and mentoring, we address challenges proactively, providing a safe and supportive environment for every student. This means you’ll have direct access to resources that help you thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Choosing Torquay Academy is choosing an environment where your achievements are inevitable. We don’t just prepare you for exams—we equip you with the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed in every future endeavour. Discover a sixth form experience that puts you first, in every way that matters.
Choosing your Study Programme
When you first make your application to join Torquay Academy Sixth Form, we will ask you to make some preliminary subject choices. You do not have to make any final decisions on your study programme until the beginning of Year 12. To help you decide what to study in the Sixth Form please consider the following questions:
1. Do I need to study certain subjects in order to fulfil a career or university subject ambition?
2. Have I looked on the UCAS website (www.ucas.com) to find out different university course requirements?
3. What am I good at and what have I enjoyed learning during Year 10 and Year 11?
4. Am I clear about the kind of future learning at university I want to do (e.g. science or arts-based)?
5. Do I wish to keep my options open and study a mix of science/arts-based subjects?
6. What GCSE results do I need to achieve to be able to study on the A Level or Level 3 Vocational courses that I like? (see the individual Subject Requirements)
You should also look at the section ‘Thinking about going to university?’ to help you with your choices.
Should you wish to further talk about your subject choices and the way they may affect you or about our specific admissions criteria, please ask to see our Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Hosking. We are delighted to meet parents and students at any time.
Sixth Form Curriculum
At Torquay Academy Sixth Form, we have designed our varied curriculum to meet the needs of the wide range of students that we will cater for. This means that you can choose to follow a very traditional academic A Level programme, a more vocational programme, choosing courses that build practical skills at the same time as developing your academic abilities or a combination of both.
Advanced Level study is challenging but highly rewarding and we aim to help students fulfil their potential during their two years in the Sixth Form. It is crucial to make sure that the courses you choose are right for your interests, skills and ambitions, and our admissions process will support you in doing this.
Alongside opportunities to gain formal qualifications and vocational training there is a full range of enrichment activities which will enable you to build a programme that is varied, relevant to your needs, motivating and enjoyable.
Every student will have a personal tutor who will be an academic mentor and provide specialised support together with careers advice and guidance.
Please note:
Any student that has not achieved at least a level 4 in GCSE English Language and/or Maths will be required to continue studying these subjects in the Sixth Form.
