Queen Elizabeth’s Sixth Form

25/09/2026

🏔️ DofE GOLD: LAKE DISTRICT ADVENTURE! 🥾⛰️

What a way to spend the summer! ☀️

A huge congratulations to our students who successfully completed their DofE Gold practice and qualifying expeditions in the Lake District. 🎉

They took on challenging terrain, changing weather and some seriously demanding days on the hills — navigating their way through it all with determination, teamwork and plenty of resilience! 💪

And they didn’t just complete the expedition… they finished well ahead of schedule! 👏

From stunning views and challenging climbs to plenty of laughs along the way, they were also described as being “great company for the week” — which sounds like a pretty successful expedition to us! 😄

A fantastic achievement and another brilliant example of our students pushing themselves beyond their comfort zones and embracing every challenge.

Well done, everyone! 🖤💛

24/09/2026

✨ WE’RE BACK! ✨

The new academic year is officially underway, and it has been brilliant to see our new Year 12s settling into Sixth Form life! 🖤💛

From finding their feet with A Level study and getting to know their new routines, to getting involved in opportunities beyond the classroom — they’ve made a fantastic start! 👏

Here’s a little look at what we’ve been up to already…

💼 Future-focused
Our Year 12s kicked off their PDP session this week with a brilliant virtual session from Manish at the Social Mobility Business Partnership, exploring work experience, developing employability skills and finding out more about the exciting projects and opportunities available to them.

🎤 Student leaders in action
Last night, our Head Boy and Head Girl represented QE Sixth Form at our Year 5 & Year 6 Open Evening at Barnfield Campus. They took to the stage to share their experiences and deliver speeches to prospective students and families — and they did an amazing job! 👏🌟

🎓 And this is just the beginning…
A new year. New opportunities. New experiences.
We can’t wait to see where our students take them! 🚀

Welcome to QE Sixth Form, Year 12! 🖤💛

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

🍀 Good luck to everyone collecting their GCSE results! 🍀

Tomorrow is a big day, and we want to wish every student the very best of luck as you collect your results. Whatever your next step, we hope you're incredibly proud of everything you've achieved. 🌟

💛 For QE students joining our Sixth Form: Our Sixth Form team will be on hand throughout Results Day to officially enrol you and help you take the next step in your journey. We can't wait to welcome you!

🖤 For students joining us from other schools: Good luck with your results too! We look forward to meeting you on Thursday 3rd September when you'll officially enrol with QE Sixth Form and begin this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations to you all – we can't wait to welcome our new Year 12 students this September! 🎉

12/08/2026

✨ The wait is almost over... ✨

To all of our Year 13 students collecting your A Level results tomorrow – we want to wish you the very best of luck! 🍀

No matter what tomorrow brings, remember how hard you've worked to get here. We are incredibly proud of everything you've achieved and can't wait to celebrate your next steps with you.

We'll be here to support you every step of the way. 💛🖤

20/07/2026

📅 Dates for the Diary!

Summer may have begun, but there are still a few important dates to keep in mind before we welcome everyone back in September.

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another exciting year, be sure to save this post, take a screenshot or share it with a friend - these are the key dates for August and September.

We will look forward to seeing you all again in September. 💛🖤

17/07/2026

☀️ Hello, Summer! ☀️

School's out... and so are we! 🎉

The QE Sixth Form Office is now closed for the summer holidays after another incredibly busy and successful year.

We'll still be checking emails periodically throughout the summer break, so if you're waiting to hear from us, please bear with us as responses may take a little longer than usual.

Thank you to all of our students, parents, carers and staff for making this year such a fantastic one.

🌼 We wish everyone a restful, safe and sunny summer holiday, and we can't wait to welcome our new and returning students back in September!

17/07/2026

🎭 Lights, camera... London! ✨

Our Drama students have enjoyed an unforgettable couple of days in the West End, immersing themselves in some of the very best live theatre the capital has to offer.

The trip began with the incredible Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, where the immersive atmosphere and interactions with the performers made for a truly unique experience. The evening continued with the brilliantly hilarious Oh, Mary!, treating students to an outstanding piece of comedy.

On Thursday, students stepped behind the scenes with a fascinating tour of the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, discovering its rich history, ghost stories and theatrical superstitions, before rounding off the trip with the award-winning musical Avenue Q.

A fantastic two days packed with inspiration, laughter and unforgettable performances. Experiences like these bring classroom learning to life and give our students a real insight into the world of professional theatre. 🎭🌟

14/07/2026

🌟 Alumni Success Story! 🌟

We absolutely love hearing what our former students go on to achieve, and we're incredibly proud to share this fantastic news from QE Sixth Form alumna Bonnie Lowden! 🎭✨

Bonnie, now entering her third year of her BA (Hons) Acting degree at the Manchester School of Theatre, has been awarded the prestigious Laurence Olivier Bursary 2026 – a national award recognising outstanding emerging acting talent and supporting students in their final year of professional training.

Selected through a highly competitive audition process in London, Bonnie impressed an industry panel with two monologues and an interview, earning recognition for her exceptional potential as an actor.

Reflecting on her journey, Bonnie said:
"I realised in secondary school how much I loved performing. Being on stage felt natural, and it's where I come alive. I never imagined I would have opportunities like this."
It's always inspiring to see our former students pursuing their passions and achieving such incredible milestones. Bonnie's hard work, dedication and talent have taken her from the stage at QE Sixth Form to one of the UK's leading drama schools, and we can't wait to see where her journey takes her next.

Congratulations, Bonnie! 👏 Everyone at QE Sixth Form is cheering you on and wishes you every success for your final year and beyond. ⭐

13/07/2026

🎓 Cambridge Open Days 2026 🏛️

On 9th and 10th July, students from QE Sixth Form's Aspire Programme visited the University of Cambridge Open Days.

Staying in the historic Old Courts of Gonville and Caius College gave students an authentic insight into what life is like at one of the UK's leading universities. Over the two days, they explored a number of colleges and attended a wide range of subject taster lectures, helping them gain a real feel for studying at Cambridge.

With temperatures reaching 36°C, everyone welcomed the chance to go punting on the River Cam—where even the cows took to the water to keep cool! ☀️🚣

It was a fantastic opportunity to experience university life first-hand, broaden horizons, and inspire future aspirations. A brilliant time was had by all!