Astor Secondary School

Sixth form students are organised into named tutor groups (e.g. 12AST, 12OR, 13AST, 13OR), each led by a designated form tutor.

“12AST - Mr S Davies”

The school's curriculum is built around aspiration, skills, tolerance and opportunity, aiming to prepare students to contribute positively to society.

“Our curriculum has been carefully crafted to nurture Aspiration in our students. Not only does it develop students’ knowledge but the Skills that they require to be successful in later life. We promote Tolerance , compassion and a strong work ethic to ensure that students leave us ready to make a positive contribution to society.”

Curriculum is described as building resilience and grit in students so they can achieve their goals.

“Our curriculum builds Resilience , teaching students that they can achieve anything they set their minds to as long as they have the grit and determination to do so.”

Alumni accounts describe a range of academic and vocational subjects studied at Astor sixth form, including Health and Social Care, Ceramics, Graphics, Psychology, Art, Dance, ICT, and Law.

“At Astor sixth form I studied Psychology, Health and Social Care, Art, and Graphics.”

An Astor sixth form alumnus secured a place at Canterbury Christchurch University to study Business Studies and Marketing after completing A-Levels there.

“which secured a place at Canterbury Christchurch University to study Business Studies and Marketing.”

An Astor sixth form alumna progressed to London South Bank University to study Children's Nursing.

“I then went to London South Bank University to study Childrens Nursing, moving to London to do so.”