Sixth Form
In choosing to be a Sixth Former at Holyport College, you will be joining a happy and diverse community of like- minded young people who work hard and achieve academic success but also enjoy their time at school and the many and varied opportunities on offer.
Our Sixth Form experience is designed as a bridge between school and university: you will enjoy greater freedom but also greater responsibility.
For our boarders we have separate boarding houses for boys and girls and our Sixth Form boarders share a well-appointed, modern bedroom. There are opportunities for social events both within school and with other, nearby boarding schools, as well as the responsibility of being a leader and role model for the younger members of the house.
At Holyport College we pride ourselves on the level of pastoral care which we provide and this is no different for our Sixth Form students. We have on site medical facilities and Sixth Form tutors are available in the evenings to support with studies, help resolve any issues or concerns or simply to have a chat.
Leadership
Our ambition for our students is that they become the leaders of tomorrow in every walk of life.
In order to encourage them in this aspiration, we place a strong emphasis on leadership throughout their time at the school. Our Sixth Form students are expected to be leaders in terms of their behaviour, attendance, appearance and positivity of mindset. As a traditional boarding school, there will also be more formal opportunities for leadership: in supporting or running clubs or supervising activities for younger students; in representing their peers on House or College councils; in working in the community (at local primary schools, care homes or community events) or as House or College prefects (or indeed as Head Boy or Head Girl)
University and Beyond
Moving from school to university is a very exciting time for young people and preparation is the key to a successful transition.
At Holyport we aim to ensure every student is successful in reaching their next goal.
Students are supported every step of the way, from researching university courses, throughout the UCAS application process, admissions tests and interviews, to making the all-important final choices. All our Sixth Formers have access to unparalleled advice and guidance including:
- One-to-one tutorials with specialist teachers in students’ chosen subjects
- University visits and open days, subject workshops and online higher education
- Resources to help them research coursesand universities effectively
- Experienced Holyport and Eton staff to help prepare students for highly competitive admissions tests (BMAT, LNAT, HAT etc.) and in-depth interview practice
- Guidance and advice on applications to Oxbridge, Medical and Dental schools, Russell Group universities, specialistcolleges, as well as European andAmerican institutions with experienced support in the application process
- Support beyond the classroom, including access to Eton College’s libraries, talks and seminars from visiting speakers at Eton, guidance on specialist work experience, gap year options, and careers advice.
University Destinations 2024
| University | Course |
|---|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University | Ecology and Conservation |
| Arts University Bournemouth | Illustration |
| Bangor University | Zoology |
| Bath Spa University | Business and Management (Fashion) (Professional Placement Year) |
| Bournemouth University | Biological Sciences |
| Bristol, University of the West of England | Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) |
| Bristol, University of the West of England | Aerospace Engineering |
| Brunel University London | Global Challenges (Security) with Placement |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage |
| Cardiff University | Business Economics |
| Cardiff University | Business Economics with a Professional Placement Year |
| Cardiff University | Business Economics |
| Durham University | Politics and International Relations |
| Fashion Retail Academy | Marketing & Communication for Fashion (Accelerated Degree) |
| Kingston University | Psychology including Foundation Year |
| Kingston University | Business Management and Marketing |
| Leeds University | Psychology |
| Liverpool John Moores University | Marketing |
| London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London | International Social and Public Policy |
| Loughborough University | Politics |
| Loughborough University | Mechanical Engineering (with placement year) |
| Loughborough University | Sport and Exercise Psychology (with placement year) |
| Manchester Metropolitan University | Physiotherapy |
| Newcastle University | Biomedical Sciences (Integrated Masters) |
| Norland College | BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Nottingham Trent University | Business Management and Economics |
| Nottingham Trent University | International Relations |
| Nottingham Trent University | Economics with Business |
| Nottingham Trent University | International Relations |
| Nottingham Trent University | Economics with International Finance and Banking |
| Oxford Brookes University | Economics |
| Queen's University Belfast | Politics, Philosophy and Economics |
| Queen's University Belfast | Criminology |
| Royal Holloway, University of London | Computer Science |
| Royal Holloway, University of London | Environment and Social Change |
| Swansea University | Journalism, Media and Communications |
| UCL (University College London) | Politics, Sociology and East European Studies |
| UCL (University College London) | Psychology and Language Sciences |
| University of Bath | Economics with Politics |
| University of Bath | Pharmacy |
| University of Bath | Computer Science and Mathematics BSc |
| University of Bath | Psychology with work placement |
| University of Bath | International Management and Modern Languages (French) w study or work abroad |
| University of Bath | Physics |
| University of Birmingham | Medicine |
| University of Brighton | Politics and International Relations |
| University of Bristol | Veterinary Science |
| University of East Anglia UEA | International Development with a Foundation Year |
| University of Exeter | Economics and Finance |
| University of Exeter | Mathematics with a Year in Industry |
| University of Exeter | English and Communications |
| University of Exeter | Psychology |
| University of Exeter | Business |
| University of Exeter | Medicine |
| University of Glasgow | Electronics and Electrical Engineering |
| University of Kent | Politics and International Relations |
| University of Kent | Economics and Politics with a Year in Industry |
| University of Leeds | Economics and Geography |
| University of Leicester | Medical Biochemistry |
| University of Liverpool | Civil Engineering |
| University of Liverpool | Physics |
| University of Liverpool | International Business with a Year in Industry |
| University of Liverpool | Medicine |
| University of Liverpool | Philosophy and Politics |
| University of Liverpool | Geography (Foundation) (1+3) |
| University of Manchester | Biochemistry (4 years) [MSci] |
| University of Manchester | Computer Science and Mathematics |
| University of Manchester | Fashion Marketing |
| University of Nottingham | Industrial Economics with a Placement Year |
| University of Nottingham | Film and Television Studies |
| University of Oxford | Medicine |
| University of Plymouth | Mechanical Engineering |
| University of Portsmouth | Business Management |
| University of Sheffield | Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year |
| University of Southampton | Chemical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year |
| University of Southampton | Computer Science |
| University of Surrey | Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year |
| University of Surrey | Law with International Relations |
| University of Surrey | Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) with Foundation Year |
| University of Sussex | Psychology with Criminology |
| University of Warwick | Chemistry |
| University of Warwick | Chemistry |
| University of York | Economics and Finance |
| University of York | Politics with International Relations |
| University of York | English/History (Equal) |
| University of York | Politics with International Relations |
