The Boswells School

Sixth formers can mentor younger students and become Senior Prefects or House Captains

“They will be given the opportunity to mentor younger students, become a Senior Prefect and/or a House Captain.”

Form tutors deliver the majority of the Personal Development curriculum content to their students.

“Your child’s form tutor delivers the majority of the content”

GCSE English and Maths good-pass rates well above national averages

“At GCSE 77% of all students achieved a ‘good pass’ (Grade 4+) in English (either Language or Literature or both) and 75% of students achieved a good pass in Mathematics.”

A Level grades strongly skewed toward top grades (23% A*-A, 90% A*-C)

“At A Level, 23% of grades were awarded were A\*-A, with 62% A\*-B and 90% A\*-C, all of which are significantly above national averages.”

School offers DofE Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, available to all students

“The Boswells School offers the DofE Award at three levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold. It is a personal challenge available to all students however it does require students to commit some of their own time to undertake their selected activities.”

Students can opt into EPQ and/or Core Mathematics

“Students are also able to opt in to the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and/or Core Mathematics.”

School states its mission is to provide an outstanding, challenging education that helps students achieve excellence within an inclusive, diverse community that develops character and global citizenship.

“Our aim is to provide every student in The Boswells School community with an outstanding education that challenges and inspires them to thrive and achieve excellence. We provide an environment that is inclusive and diverse to help students develop their character as well as acquire the knowledge and skills to flourish as global citizens.”

School explicitly teaches British values (democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, tolerance) through the Personal Development curriculum.

“Teaching British values at our school is an important way to enable students to embrace the key values that they need to be equipped for life in modern British society.”

Students expected to study a minimum of 15 hours per week outside timetabled lessons

“it is also an expectation that everyone should spend a minimum time of 15 hours per week studying outside of timetabled lessons.”

Boswells sixth form has approximately 250 students

“The School has approximately 250 students in the Sixth Form, with a well-established tradition of achievement in preparing students for employment, and college or university entrance.”

Sixth Form Open Evening held on 5th November, 6-8pm, before applications open

“Applications will open on the 6th November following open evening on 5th November 6-8pm.”

Applications open on 6th November following the Open Evening, with a deadline of Monday 15th December 2025

“The deadline for applications to our Sixth Form is Monday 15th December 2025 .”

Aim for students to be equipped for university, apprenticeship, school leaver programme, employment or a Gap Year

“The aim of the Sixth Form is that all students will leave well equipped for the next stage of their lives, whether it is university, an apprenticeship, school leaver programme, employment or a Gap Year.”

Majority of students progress to University, Higher Education or an apprenticeship

“The majority of our students go on to University, Higher Education or gain an apprenticeship once they have completed their studies”

77% of students achieved Grade 4+ in English and 75% in Maths, above national averages, with strong pass rates also above national

“At GCSE 77% of all students achieved a ‘good pass’ (Grade 4+) in English (either Language or Literature or both) and 75% of students achieved a good pass in Mathematics. These measures are significantly above the national averages for these subject areas, as was the percentage of students achieving a ‘strong pass (Grade 5+).”

A Level results: 23% A*-A, 62% A*-B, 90% A*-C, all significantly above national averages

“At A Level, 23% of grades were awarded were A\*-A, with 62% A\*-B and 90% A\*-C, all of which are significantly above national averages.”