Sixth Form Curriculum

“Knowledge gives people the freedom to innovate and think freely, while contributing to the progress of our shared world.” - Ye-Seul Kim, 2021

At Skipton Girls’ High School, our curriculum is knowledge-rich, fosters debate and free-thinking and offers our young people a balanced suite of subjects to open doors for their future. We provide a curriculum that challenges each and every individual. We want every student to achieve the best possible qualifications that they can, but we believe that the curriculum goes beyond that which is purely examinable.

In our Sixth Form, students can choose from a wide range of linear A Level options. All students study three A Levels and exceptionally able candidates may study four levels. We encourage all students to study an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) because of the huge benefits to their broader educational experience. Our collaboration with Ermysted’s Grammar School, allows us to offer a broad range of opportunities for students in both schools.

Our KS5 curriculum encourages specialism and ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our young people a depth of expertise from our highly-skilled teaching staff, who have thought deeply about the examined curriculum, as well as its hinterland and connections with further study and career opportunities. We offer all of our students the opportunity to study an Extended Project Qualification as an enhancement to their A level options. In our experience, this qualification develops independence, research skills, deep thinking and the ability to self-manage, whilst often being a key factor in students attaining ambitious goals of further study and apprenticeship.

Ultimately, our curriculum is designed to enrich, whilst providing a variety of career education and guidance that helps students make informed decisions about their futures. Our students benefit from the development of personal and social skills, a nuanced understanding of PHSCE topics, knowledge about British values and protected characteristics and an understanding of citizenship, including environmental responsibilities. We offer the Duke of Edinburgh qualification across our key stages to boost learning beyond the classroom and offer wider leadership opportunities at all levels.