Astrea St Ivo
Astrea St Ivo
Message from the Sixth Form team
St Ivo Sixth Form offers around 30 subjects ranging from a large suite of A levels, including Psychology, Sociology and Politics; to more coursework related Level 3 subjects like Sport and Food & Nutrition. Students can also re-take GCSE English Language or Maths if required. To compliment A levels, we offer the EPQ, a one year individually inspired extended project, and Further Maths A level to compliment Maths and Physics courses. Typically, students study 3 or 4 subjects in the Sixth Form. Please see our prospectus for the full range of courses offered.
Our enrichment and extra-curricular activities are diverse and extensive. As well as Student Council and our Head & Deputy Head Students, we offer many other opportunities to get involved in sixth form life beyond the classroom through a variety of department and organisation committees.
Enrichment opportunities available include, arts and crafts, true crime, STEM, debating, law and recreational/competitive sport, as well as the popular faculty cup. Every year we support and raise money for a range of charities including Pink Day (Breast Cancer Now), MacMillan Coffee Morning, Comic/Sport Relief, Wear It Yellow (MIND) and Children in Need.
Pat Braybrook – Head of Sixth Form
Clare Webster – Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Apply before January 14th via the MyChoice16 website. Select St Ivo as your first or second choice to guarantee your subject of choice.
Sixth Form centre development for 2025
We’re excited to announce new plans for developing our Sixth Form facilities ready for September 2025.
The new facilities will include a refurnished Common Room, new seating areas, updated equipment and a brand new cafe for pupils to enjoy. Read more, here.
What our students think
“I stayed at Sixth Form because I already knew all the teachers and they knew how I like to learn and they’re really adaptable to how everyone in the class likes to learn. You get lots of support from heads of years, you’re independent and it’s really great.”
“I really like the facilities and sport here, so there’s a load of clubs and activities for us in the Sixth form. Some we have started and it’s a great way to get involved in the Sixth Form.”
How to apply
Post 16 Applications for St Ivo Sixth Form should be made on the My Choice 16 platform. On the platform, students will find the Sixth Form Prospectus, as well as the option block sheet from which to select courses. Entry criteria is also communicated here. Once applications are received, My Choice 16 is the platform where school will communicate with applicants about there application, as well as any upcoming interviews and subsequent place offer letters.
Contact
To contact the Sixth Form team email sixthform@astreastivo.org.
Subjects
The Sixth Form prospectus for entry September 2025 is now available, together with the block sheet and entry requirements.
Dress Code
Here's a link to further information regarding Sixth Form dress code.
Learning Agreement
Useful documents: Sixth Form learning agreement.
Bursaries
16-19 Bursary: introductory letter, further information, student agreement and application form.
UCAS
UCAS website – lots of useful information for students applying for higher education. There is a newsletter you can sign up for. In particular information on the new UCAS Tariff can be found here.
Absence
- School must be notified of absences by 8.30am on the day by emailing attendance@astreastivo.org
- Any known absence in advance must be supported with the completion of a ‘Request for Authorised Absence form’ which can be collected from the sixth form block and returned to the sixth form office.
Please visit the Attendance page for further details.
Supporting Students
The Sixth Form tutor team are very well experienced with working with post 16 students. Students will see their tutor every day and have regular scheduled 1:1 meetings to discuss progress and other pastoral matters. Alongside this the mentor meetings have a specific theme related to the particular time in the year e.g. The start of the year, UCAS applications, personal statement, or apprenticeship/employment applications etc. The Sixth Form tutor team are committed to the safeguarding of all students within the sixth form and work closely together to support the young people in our care.
How to apply
Contact
To contact the Sixth Form team email sixthform@astreastivo.org.
Subjects
Dress Code
Here's a link to further information regarding Sixth Form dress code.
Learning Agreement
Useful documents: Sixth Form learning agreement.
Bursaries
16-19 Bursary: introductory letter, further information, student agreement and application form.
UCAS
UCAS website – lots of useful information for students applying for higher education. There is a newsletter you can sign up for. In particular information on the new UCAS Tariff can be found here.
Absence
- School must be notified of absences by 8.30am on the day by emailing attendance@astreastivo.org
- Any known absence in advance must be supported with the completion of a ‘Request for Authorised Absence form’ which can be collected from the sixth form block and returned to the sixth form office.
Please visit the Attendance page for further details.
Supporting Students
The Sixth Form tutor team are very well experienced with working with post 16 students. Students will see their tutor every day and have regular scheduled 1:1 meetings to discuss progress and other pastoral matters. Alongside this the mentor meetings have a specific theme related to the particular time in the year e.g. The start of the year, UCAS applications, personal statement, or apprenticeship/employment applications etc. The Sixth Form tutor team are committed to the safeguarding of all students within the sixth form and work closely together to support the young people in our care.
Further information
Apprenticeships: information and applications
Student finance: for university
Careersbox: video clips of various prospective careers
Amazing Apprenticeships for apprenticeship guidance and support