Lingfield College

A named SENCo sits on the pastoral team and also serves as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Mrs Sevier: SENCo and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead”

The school names a Deputy Head - Pastoral who also holds the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role, with additional Deputy DSLs across the pastoral team.

“Mrs Parsons: Deputy Head - Pastoral & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)”

Pastoral care is fully integrated from Nursery to Sixth Form, aiming to ensure every pupil feels recognised, valued, and individually supported.

“At the very heart is our pastoral care programme, which is fully integrated from Nursery to Sixth Form, designed to ensure that every pupil feels recognised and valued, and their individual academic and personal journey is understood, shared and supported.”

Sixth Form class sizes are generally smaller than other years and depend on subject choice.

“Sixth Form - Class sizes are generally smaller and dependent upon subject choice.”

Sixth form class sizes average 8-10 students per class

“Classes reduce in size in Sixth Form, with an average of 8 - 10 students per class.”

Co-Curricular programme includes music, drama, sport, clubs and societies, Model United Nations, EPQ, trips and expeditions, Duke of Edinburgh Award and Three Peaks Challenge

“Music, drama and sport form the bedrock of our enrichment programme, supported by a full catalogue of clubs and societies. Leadership, cultural awareness and debating skills are the focus of our popular Model United Nations (MUN) and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Trips and expeditions take our students all over the UK and around the world, whilst the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Three Peaks Challenge provide opportunities for adventure and service to the community.”

Over 100 co-curricular activities offered to encourage exploration beyond lessons

“With over 100 co-curricular activities on offer, pupils at Lingfield are encouraged to explore widely, try new things and discover what they enjoy.”

School describes balancing academic excellence with pastoral care in a supportive, respectful environment

“we have struck the perfect balance of academic excellence and leading pastoral care. Ours is an environment where pupils are free to be themselves in the knowledge that they are supported, encouraged and respected.”

Ethos combines academic excellence with leading pastoral care in an inclusive, down-to-earth community

“we are genuinely unique; we have struck the perfect balance of academic excellence and leading pastoral care.”

Lingfield College sixth form is in top 2.5% of UK schools for A Level academic progress

“We are proud to be in the Top 2.5% of Schools in the UK for academic progress at A Level. This is a powerful reflection of our teaching quality, supportive environment and commitment to helping every student reach their potential.”

Purpose-built Sixth Form Centre offers a collegiate-style experience with modern facilities including a lecture theatre, common room, and study areas, reflecting a focus on student independence.

“Our Sixth Form Centre offers a vibrant, modern, and dynamic space that is purpose-built to provide a collegiate-style experience within the familiar environment of Lingfield. With a central atrium, 150-seat lecture theatre, specialist teaching rooms, a media suite, barista-style coffee shop, contemporary common room and quiet study areas, the Centre reflects our commitment to giving students greater independence, responsibility, and access to advanced learning facilities.”

Sixth Form Open Evening and Taster morning held for prospective students, including those from other schools

“Prospective students from other schools are warmly encouraged to attend.”

Senior School & Sixth Form Open Morning event advertised for prospective families

“Senior School & Sixth Form Open Morning”

Careers advice and UCAS support provided throughout the two years in Sixth Form

“Our careers advice and UCAS support is available during their two years in Sixth Form.”

A Level student took up a Degree Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying at VolkerFitzPatrick UK

“Degree Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying at VolkerFitzPatrick UK”

School ranks in top 2.5% of UK schools for A Level academic progress

“We are proud to be in the Top 2.5% of Schools in the UK for academic progress at A Level.”

School aims for at least 80% of A Level grades to be A or B

“At A Level, we aim to ensure that at least 80% of the grades achieved are A or B.”