Hutton Church of England Grammar School
SECONDARY
SIXTH FORM
School insights
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SEND
Named staffing includes a SENDco and a SEND Support Officer.
“SENDco - Mrs G Frost SEND Support Officer - Ms V Kermode”
The SEND team is led by a SENDCo and supported by an assistant SENDCo and teaching assistants.
“Mrs Frost, SENDco - [[email protected]](https://www.huttongrammar.org/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) Miss Sayle-Kermode, assistant SENDco”
Pastoral
The pastoral system aims to develop confident, resilient, and well-rounded students.
“At Hutton Sixth Form, you’re never alone. Our pastoral care systems are designed to give you the space, support, and tools to become confident, resilient, and well-rounded — ready to take on whatever comes next.”
An in-house counsellor provides one-to-one sessions for students needing more in-depth support.
“For students needing more in-depth support, our in-house counsellor, Malti, is available for one-on-one sessions.”
Subject strengths
The school describes its music and drama departments as thriving.
“We also have thriving music and drama departments, giving students the opportunity to share their talents in our regular concerts and musical theatre productions.”
The sixth form offers a named STEM Plus Programme.
“Hutton Sixth Form STEM Plus Programme”
Class size
The current sixth-form cohort comprises 136 students.
“Both boys and girls are admitted to the Sixth Form where there are currently 136 students on roll.”
The sixth form maintains small classes and a close-knit community.
“The Sixth Form continues to flourish by maintaining small class sizes and nurturing a close-knit, supportive community.”
Enrichment
Music and drama opportunities include concerts, musical theatre productions, and several music and theatre groups.
“We also have thriving music and drama departments, giving students the opportunity to share their talents in our regular concerts and musical theatre productions. Clubs and activities on offer include choir, band, jazz band, rock school and musical theatre group.”
Students can participate in a wide range of clubs and use art rooms, a homework club, and the library at lunchtime.
“Students can join a wide variety of clubs including chess club, gardening club, games club, film-making club, war-hammer club or science club. The Art rooms are open at lunch times for students to work. There is also a homework club or they can go to the Library to sit and read or to play chess, draughts or scrabble.”
Ethos
The sixth form promotes a Christian, inclusive and safe community founded on Koinonia, individual worth, respect, collaboration and care.
“Our approach reflects the values of Hutton Church of England Grammar School, where we foster a community based on Koinonia—the ability to live well together. We are committed to an inclusive, calm, and safe environment, where every student is recognised as an individual of worth and value and supported to grow academically, socially, and personally. Guided by our foundation scripture, _“In your relationships with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus”_ (Philippians 2), we encourage respect, collaboration, and care across the Sixth Form community.”
The sixth form places Christian values at its heart while welcoming students of every faith and no faith.
“We welcome students of all faiths, as well as those with no religious affiliation.”
Sixth form
The school has a mixed sixth form with 136 students currently on roll.
“Both boys and girls are admitted to the Sixth Form where there are currently 136 students on roll.”
The school provides a sixth form.
“We’re delighted you’re considering Hutton Church of England Grammar School and Sixth Form.”
Admissions
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics require grade 6 in Combined or Separate Sciences; Maths requires grade 6 in GCSE Maths; Further Maths requires grade 7 in GCSE Maths.
“| Subject | GCSE Requirement | | --- | --- | | A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Grade 6 in Combined or Separate Sciences | | A Level Maths | Grade 6 in GCSE Maths | | A Level Further Maths | Grade 7 in GCSE Maths |”
General entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above and at least grade 4 in Maths and English.
“To join Hutton Sixth Form, students generally need: - Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including - At least a grade 4 in both Maths and English”
Destinations
Form tutors support students with UCAS and future planning.
“Form tutors are your first point of contact for a wide range of issues, whether it’s subject concerns, UCAS and future planning, or challenges at home or school.”
Enrichment is presented as supporting progression applications to employment, apprenticeships or university.
“Whether it’s extra-curricular (like sports or clubs) or super-curricular (like competitions, talks, or subject-related projects), these activities aren’t just fun, they help build important life skills and can make a real difference when it comes to applying for jobs, apprenticeships, or university.”
Results
The school reports GCSE English and Maths outcomes of 77.2% at grade 4 or above and 51.7% at grade 5 or above.
“This summer, our boys have once again excelled with 77.2% grade 4 and above and 51.7% grade 5 and above in English and Maths.”
The school reports that 83.4% achieved grades 9–4 in English and 84.1% reached that benchmark in Maths.
“In English, an impressive 83.4% of students achieved grades 9–4, while in Maths 84.1% reached the same benchmark.”
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