Sixth Form
On entering the Sixth Form at LSGS, students start to consider their future beyond school. Our aim is to give them the independence, confidence and knowledge to succeed in whichever path they choose. During their time in the Sixth Form, we help our students to learn to take responsibility for themselves - academically and personally - in preparation for the greater freedoms of life after school. They enjoy a range of freedoms and privileges, but within the support of the school structure.
These two years offer an intense of kodesh curriculum as well as a range of A Level subjects which are taught by high calibre, experienced A Level teachers. At the same time there is an option to focus on obtaining vital life skills such as ICT, pool lifeguarding and first aid. It will be an intense and productive, yet fun and exciting at the same time. Most of all, as the oldest class in the school, students will be role models to those around them and serve as mentors and inject a spark of excitement and chasidishkeit for younger members of the school.
SIXTH FORM LIFE
Sixth Form life is different from that experienced lower down the school; students choose to be here and to specialise in subjects they wish to pursue.
When students enter the Sixth Form, they are exposed to a new set of expectations. They learn to take more responsibility for their own work, researching set topics, reading widely, making presentations in class, completing extended essays or investigations and meeting deadlines. This requires guidance from teachers and form tutors. They are there to help.
Sixth Form students have privileges and responsibilities which distinguish them from other years in the school. They play an important role in helping staff by supporting extra-curricular activities.
16 TO 19 STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Here at LSGS, it is our goal that all students who enter the Sixth Form do so from an informed viewpoint, whether studying academic, BTEC or childcare qualifications. Through a process involving interviews, an open evening, students have a study programme shaped around their education and career goals.
Study programmes include substantial academic qualifications in the form of A-levels (with some AS levels available where applicable)others through BTEC and Cambridge. We also offer an Extended Project Qualification to our students to supplement their studies and show future employers/educational institutions a students’ broader research based skills.
Where students in the Sixth Form come without English/maths GCSE graded 4, we timetable sessions for them.
Study programmes are focused on progression to the next level of education, whether that is through traineeship, apprenticeship, Higher Education or other employment.
WORK: WHAT TO EXPECT
LSGS offers each student a 16-19 Study Programme based on their prior attainment, and designed to meet clear educational and career aspirations.
Most students will be taught for most of the week, leaving some time for independent study. Independent learning is an important and integral part of the sixth form and will be the most noticeable change. It demands considerable self-discipline and the proper use of study time. It is an extremely important factor in determining the degree of success achieved by students, whatever type of course is being followed.
The Kodesh Curriculum
Intent implementation and impact KS5 Kodesh
Nigle
Subject |
Content |
Teacher |
Sefer Required |
Chumash |
Themes in sefer Bereishis and devarim |
Miss E. Turkel |
Mekros Gedolos |
Novi 1 |
Megilas Rus |
Mrs Dubov |
Torah Temima Megilas Rus |
Novi 2 |
Megilas Esther |
Miss Turkel |
Torah Temima Megilas Esther |
Halacha |
Hilchos Shabbos |
Dayan Raskin |
|
Jewish History |
From Bayis Sheni – Present |
Rabbi Heller |
|
Holocaust Studies |
Pre-war Europe and the Holocaust |
Mrs R. Neuman |
|
Shaar Habitachon |
|
Mrs CM Kesselman |
|
Ein Yaakov |
|
Dr N. Loewenthal |
|
Sparks of Nach |
|
Dr N. Loewenthal |
|
Ethics and Philosophy |
|
Dr N. Loewenthal |
|
Lamed Tes Melachos |
|
Rabbi ND Dubov |
|
Chassidus
Subject |
Teacher |
Content |
Tanya |
Rabbi Gordon |
Likutei Amorim |
|
Rabbi Heller |
Toras Menachem/ Topics |
Bayis Yehudi |
Mrs Zavdi |
Analysis of topics pertaining to the Jewish Woman |
Sicha Skills |
Mrs Z Efune |
Developing independent Yiddish skills as well as becoming familiar with different sicha styles. |
Maamer |
Rabbi Carlebach |
Selected Maamorim of the Rebbe |
Chinuch |
Rabbi Lew |
Based on Klalei Hachinuch v’hadracha |
JLI |
Mrs Dubrawsky |
In-depth discussion of current issues to prepare students for life. |
A Level options
- Maths
- History
- Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Economics
- Biology
- English
- Biblical Hebrew
- Business Studies
- Photography/Art
Other
- NVQ Childcare
- Graphics (Certificate)
- First Aid
- ATHE
- Jewish Studies
Maths and English
All students who didn't achieve a grade 5 in GCSE maths and English by the end of Key Stage 4 will have to continue to study those subjects. Where GCSE A*-C, Grade 5 or higher, English and maths is not immediately attainable, students can study other English and maths qualifications such as Functional Skills.
Students with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Students with special educational needs and/or disabilities will be supported through their choice of post-16 courses to ensure they follow a programme which stretches them, prepares them for adulthood and supports progression into work or further study. We work closely with students who have special education needs and/or disabilities (and their parents/carers) to ensure their choice of courses is appropriate given their career aspirations.
SIXTH FORM APPLICANTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS

Key Stage 5 Results
Post 16 A- Level 9 Students |
School 2024 | National 2024 | School 2023 | National 2023 |
A*- B | 53.8% | 54% | 66.7 % | 53% |
A*- C | 84.6 % | 76% | 87.9% | 75% |
A*- E | 100% | 97% | 100 % | 97% |