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to Sixth Form
We welcome many new students into the Sixth Form and we support
the transition to a new school in every way we can. Students moving
from Seaford’s Senior School to the Sixth Form have great continuity,
with their teachers helping them to choose A Level and BTEC subjects
that may help them with any particular career or university aims.
We also ensure that students in our Sixth Form are given greater
independence and responsibility, creating an environment to help
prepare them for university and life beyond school, including a separate
boarding house for Year 13.
The transition from GCSE to Sixth Form is a significant time for students.
Social pressures from peer groups and social media abound, whilst, in the
classroom, subjects get harder and the careful planning of study time is
crucial to academic success.
Students who complete their education in Seaford’s Sixth Form enjoy a
range of privileges appropriate for their age, as well as comfortable
study bedrooms and their own Sixth Form Centre with a work room,
café and social spaces. Separate boarding houses are provided for the
Upper Sixth, and in these students enjoy a lifestyle and facilities befitting
young men and women about to embark on life at university. Spacious
study bedrooms offer ample room to revise for those all-important end-
of-year exams.
As well as fantastic facilities and a broad range of co-curricular activities,
Seaford provides a breadth of choice in A Level and BTEC subjects. Sixth
Formers are divided into small tutor groups and meet with their tutors to
discuss aspects of their work and monitor their progress.
We have additional academic and careers support which includes a
mentoring system to stretch students beyond the curriculum and coach
them through university applications, as well as dedicated support for
those looking to follow a different path.
Boarders eat good food, exercise regularly, and have dedicated prep
time with access to many different subject teachers, which translates
into students achieving their potential. Most of the College Sixth Formers
go on to university or higher education. All are equipped with self-
confidence and entrepreneurial skills, as well as a passion for life and a
willingness to succeed, whatever their chosen path or career.
“I joined Seaford in Year 12 and everyone in the
class is so focused compared to my previous
school. There is more freedom to manage our
own time and we are treated more like adults.
Now that I’ve done GCSEs, I know how to tackle
exams and manage my exam stress.”
Clara Chrispin
Achieved 2 A*s, B and EPQ A*, Reading International Business and
Modern Languages at the University of Exeter
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Ed Gordon-Thomson
What has Seaford done for you
as a person?
My character has grown and
I have gone from being a shy
and timid Year 3 student to a
confident and friendly person.
It’s only now that I’m in my final
year that I’m truly realising what
Seaford has done for me. Seaford
is a friendly environment; anyone
will say hello to anyone, no-one
takes themselves too seriously!
What advice would you give to
someone coming to Seaford?
Throw yourself into everything
Seaford has to offer – drama,
music and CCF, give it all a go.
Some of my best moments have
been in the choir or musicals. I’m
a singer and in Oklahoma! I had
my first big acting role. It wasn’t
something that I ever thought I’d
do and Seaford performing arts
staff gave me time and coached
me. I was really proud of my
performance because I worked
hard to achieve it.
I love Seaford because…
It’s my home. I’ve been here a
long time and it’s somewhere
that I’ve felt comfortable; I’ve
found solace. There is always
someone to talk with or who will
listen to you. Everyone has time
for you whether it’s academically
or pastorally. Unfortunately, this
isn’t something that schools can
be measured against – maybe
other schools will catch up in 10 to
15 years’ time. Teachers are always
happy to give up their time for
you – they make you feel you have
worth and value.