Sixth Form

We have a large and thriving Sixth Form at the school with an excellent record of academic success as well as outstanding achievements in sports, the arts and enterprise. The Sixth Form provides not just a wide range of academic courses but many social, cultural and sporting activities. There are also opportunities for you to contribute to the school and wider community with various voluntary activities and leadership roles.

Pastoral support is something we pride ourselves on and we are very lucky to have our own dedicated Pastoral Support Officer who works within the Sixth Form in addition to our experienced Tutor Teams who work closely alongside the Head and Deputy Head of Sixth Form.

Our students go on to study at top universities, take up higher level apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships with a range of prestigious employers such as Hanson, Bentley and BAE. Whatever your passions and future aspirations, we are here to help you achieve your goals.

Sixth-form art lessonApplying and Further Information

If you have any queries regarding applications, please contact Reception. 

Year 12 Prospectus

Year 12 Curriculum

16-19 Bursary 2024-2025 Policy

If you would like any additional information or to arrange a visit, please to not hesitate to get in contact with the Sixth Form Team by e-mailing:

Transport Arrangements for Post-16 Students

 

Transport arrangements are sourced and arranged by Westmorland and Furness Council. Students in post-16 education no longer have an entitlement to a seat on transport provided by the Council, but they can apply for a seat where the council has calculated that there are available seats. This is known as the spare capacity seat scheme. The price of the bus pass is determined by the council. The spare capacity scheme only operates on existing school transport provision for QEGS.

 

Applications are made directly to the council and it should be noted that transport schemes are currently under review (Summer 2026) and we would encourage you to contact the council for the most up to date information. More information can be found here: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/apply-school-transport

 

The council will then offer seats where available on a first come first serve basis and the council will invoice parent/carers directly for payment. Seats will be offered on a first come first serve basis, allocated in date order of receipt of application forms.

 

Outcomes from the applications will be communicated to parents and if successful, an invoice will be included with information on how to pay the council directly. The deadline to receive payment will be a week after the invoice is issued. Once payment is received, the bus pass will be sent directly to the home address.

 

Parents are responsible for contacting the Council’s Integrated Home to School Transport Team to advise if a seat is no longer required so that they may offer a space to someone else on the waiting list. Please note if payment is made but the seat is no longer required, refunds will be issued.

 

Historically, it has been possible to apply directly to the Council for a free seat on low-income grounds or if the student has Special Educational Needs, however this is under review, please visit the council website for further information. If families are outside of these criteria but still require financial assistance then students may apply to the school’s 16-19 Bursary Fund, detail of this are available on the school website.

 

You will need to consider sourcing alternative transport arrangements in the event that a spare seat is not available. Please note that onsite parking is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed for students.

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