Our Sixth Form students benefit from a modern building, with separate private study space at the front of the building away from lower school. This includes a common room, quiet study room - and new for September 2025 - bookable gym facilities.
At Longbenton High Sixth Form, we offer a diverse range of enrichment activities that enhance the student experience and support personal growth.
Duke of Edinburgh Award: Students can participate in this prestigious program, which promotes resilience, teamwork, and outdoor skills through activities such as hiking, volunteering, and skills development.
Conversational Italian: For those interested in language and culture, our conversational Italian classes provide a fun and engaging way to learn a new language, enhancing communication skills and cultural awareness.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): This independent research project allows students to explore a topic of their choice in depth, developing critical thinking and project management skills that are invaluable for higher education and future careers.
These enrichment opportunities, alongside our strong academic programs, contribute to a well-rounded education, helping students to develop confidence, leadership, and a sense of community.
Students can take on various leadership roles, including positions in our active student council, the Equalities Team, our peer mentoring program and as Academic Leads for our school subjects. These experiences not only build confidence but also prepare students for future challenges they will face in higher education or the workplace such as communication, problem solving and lateral thinking in team environments.
As the first school nationwide to join the STEMzing initiative, we provide a public speaking course that empowers Sixth Form students to deliver STEM lessons to primary school students.
Our holistic ethos ensures that we prepare students not just academically, but personally as well. Through our PSHE programme, students engage with varied topics such as independent living, driving and finance, benefitting from insights by guest speakers who are experts in their fields, as well as representatives from career industries.