Huntington School

Students receive tailored academic support, one-to-one pastoral mentoring and specialist personalised pastoral care.

“Our teachers offer tailored academic support, pastoral 1:1 mentoring and bespoke careers advice. We take pride in fostering a nurturing environment where students feel confident, valued and inspired to succeed. Huntington offers specialist, personalised pastoral care delivered by our dedicated Sixth Form team.”

All sixth-form students must participate in a weekly Personal Development Programme.

“As part of the weekly timetable, all sixth form students are required to take part in the Personal Development Programme (PDP).”

A student was nominated by Pearson Exam Board for an award based on an impressive A-level Physics result.

“One student received an has been nominated by Pearson Exam Board for an award in physics due to his impressive A-level Physics result.”

Drama combines rigorous theatre theory with creativity, leadership and performance skills.

“We ensure our curriculum is rigorous in the study of the theory of theatre. We embed subject specific vocabulary and aim to excite students about practitioners, genres and theatre history. We aim to build individual’s confidence, develop essential life skills and form mature working relationships so that they have the skills to overcome problems. We aim to inspire creativity where students are challenged in a safe environment where they develop into independent learners and leaders.”

The school runs educational and cultural trips to support classroom learning and broaden students' experiences.

“Alongside these events we run many educational visits that help to bring our classroom learning to life as well as cultural trips that broaden our students’ experiences of the wider world.”

Enrichment includes personal development, student leadership, community action, trips, visits, clubs and social events.

“Alongside our flagship Personal Development Programme, we have a wide range of opportunities for student leadership, community action, trips, visits, clubs and social events.”

The school seeks to develop confidence, resilience and independence for all through high-quality, evidence-informed education.

“Our school develops confidence , resilience and independence for all by delivering a high-quality, evidence-informed education .”

The school describes itself as a safe, inclusive and welcoming community that inspires pride and belonging.

“Our school is a safe, inclusive and welcoming community that everyone feels proud to be a part of.”

The sixth form offers an inclusive mix of A-levels and Level 3 Diplomas and Certificates.

“We offer a broad and inclusive curriculum with a range of qualifications, courses and assessment styles to suit different strengths. We can therefore find the right combination of subjects and qualifications for each student, from traditional A-levels to a range of Level 3 Diplomas and Certificates.”

A lesson-by-lesson device loan system is available through the Sixth Form Office when students cannot use their own device.

“There will also be a lesson loan system, where students can borrow a device a lesson at a time from the Sixth Form Office, should they forget theirs on a given day, encounter technical issues or other problems.”

The admissions programme includes a Sixth Form Open Evening on 11 November.

“11th November: Sixth Form Open Evening Come and talk to subject teachers, current students and Sixth Form leaders.”

The initial application deadline is 29 January, with an online application form provided.

“29th January: Initial deadline for applications To have your choices factored into how many classes we run and how we organise the timetable and option blocks, please ensure your application form is completed by this date. Apply here: [Sixth Form Application Form.](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5G6gvrQqCEeT4q2ZwKy4rnlHTz3IaodHibAWD3x-q4pUMjVYSFdQN1hXTjk3SUJPUVBEUjM5MFc1Sy4u&route=shorturl)”

Six students secured Oxford or Cambridge places in 2023, while four achieved the grades required for medicine or veterinary science.

“- Six students secured places to study at Oxford and Cambridge - Four students achieved the grades necessary to study medicine or veterinary science.”

Named destinations included four Oxford courses and veterinary medicine at the University of London.

“Nick Watson – History at Oxford University Bailey Kaye – Chemistry at Oxford Grace White – Human Science at Oxford Anton March – Music at Oxford Kirsty Doughty – Veterinary Medicine at the University of London”

In 2024, the school ranked in the top 10% of post-16 providers for student progress and reported 14% A*, 40% A*-A, and 68% A*-B at A level.

“- Top 10% of all post-16 providers for student progress (ALPS) - A\*'s 14% (A-level National 9.3% 2024) - A\*- A rate: 40% - A\*- B rate 68%”

In 2023, the school ranked in the top 10% of post-16 providers for student progress and reported 12.3% A*, 30% A*-A, and 56% A*-B at A level.

“- Top 10% of all post-16 providers for student progress (ALPS) - A\*'s 12.3% - A\*- A rate: 30% - A\*- B rate 56%”