St Ivo’s Sixth Form combines a strong academic record with an outstanding pastoral support system, ensuring students thrive both academically and personally. Our tutorial programme is a key strength, offering daily informal contact with tutors to guide and nurture students in making wise choices. Tutors are specially trained to support tutees across a wide range of areas, from academic progress and personal development to university applications, career preparation, and general wellbeing.

Our programme includes:

  • Fortnightly one-to-one meetings with tutors to discuss progress, career planning, independent study, and pastoral concerns.
  • Regular tracking points throughout the year to review educational and personal development, assessing predicted grades, work ethic, homework, and organisational skills. Tutors and students use this information to create personalised action plans, all recorded on Bromcom.
  • Mock exam periods: one for Year 12, two for Year 13.
  • Parent / Carer evenings: two in Year 12, one in Year 13, with additional consultations as needed.
  • Personal development sessions covering topics such as driver safety, sexual health, mental wellbeing, and financial management.
  • Information on gap years, studying abroad, and working overseas.
  • Close liaison with universities including Cambridge, Oxford, Anglia Ruskin, and Lincoln, who contribute to our advice and guidance programme.

The Sixth Form team includes the Head, Assistant Principal (right) and a Deputy Head of Sixth Form (left), form tutors, and a Sixth Form administrator, all dedicated to supporting student development. Throughout Sixth Form life, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and personal growth.

Financial support

St Ivo’s Sixth Form offers support through the 16–19 Bursary Fund Scheme. Students experiencing financial hardship, from low-income families, or in care, may be eligible for additional funding. This bursary can help cover the costs of textbooks, revision guides, specialist equipment, essential trips, and exam-related fees. The school provides guidance throughout the application process to ensure support is received promptly. Application forms are available on our website, and students are encouraged to speak to their tutor or head of year for further advice.

16-19 Bursary

Please find support through these documents regarding the 16-19 Bursary.

Introductory Letter
Further Information
Student Agreement
Application Form

Work shadowing 

In July, year 12 students will complete a work shadowing placement of their choice within a sector of future interest to them.  This opportunity will help support future applications to university, apprenticeships and employment.  The organisation of these placements is completed via the Unifrog platform. 

Careers 

We are a comprehensive Sixth Form. Whilst the vast majority of our students go on to study at university, some go to further education College, begin apprenticeships, or start work. Tutors and pastoral leaders are trained in guiding you along the path that is right for you.  

St Ivo Academy Sixth Form currently works with Form the Future who offer bespoke careers advice to our students. We also subscribe to Unifrog which provides a wealth of advice for both university admissions and alternative routes such as apprenticeships. Our tutors are trained to support the aspirations of all students and offer individual, tailored support. We have specialist support for Oxbridge applicants’ those students who intend to apply for highly competitive courses or apprenticeships are offered mock interviews with external specialists. Throughout the year we run a variety of events that support both research and applications, including trips to both the National Apprenticeship fair and the UCAS exhibition. 

Volunteering 

All students are expected to designate a proportion of their study periods to Personal Development and Contribution.  This includes completing supporting qualifications, volunteering in the community, and supporting younger students in KS3 lessons across the school. 

Please try not to worry if you usually get help and support in sixth form (or feel like you need some extra support now).

During normal term times, in addition to the contacts below, please speak to your form tutor, Head of Year or Pastoral Support Officer if you feel you need help. We are committed to working in close partnership with students, parents and outside agencies.

You can also email safeguarding@astreastivo.org and someone from the safeguarding team will help you.