Sixth Form

Welcome to the Folkestone School for Girls...

Year 11 is a time when important decisions are made about your future, and choosing the right educational establishment and courses for Post 16 study is of paramount importance.

At the Folkestone School for Girls we are able to offer you excellent teaching in a wide range of A level courses, with our Sixth Form offer also including some vocational courses. We are proud not only of the high quality care and support which we give so you are able to fulfil your potential in your chosen subjects, but also the support we offer for your all round learning to prepare you for life after Sixth Form.

Over 80% of our students go on to Higher Education each year. They acquire places at institutions throughout the UK and undertake a very wide range of courses. We are dedicated to providing help and support for all post 18 options and strongly encourage and support students to explore the range of options available to them to enable them to make informed decisions for the right option post 18 for them.

Whilst the Sixth Form is about learning, it is also about developing knowledge and skills in a vast range of areas, constructively using the greater freedom with which you are entrusted. Moreover, it is your chance to have a fresh start and develop new interests. There are many enrichment activities within our Sixth Form to support the all-round development of our students, including work experience and voluntary work in the local community.

We appreciate that making choices for the future can be a daunting task, but in the Sixth Form we are here to support you every step of the way, from Sixth Form to Post 18 Options.

After exploring the information, if you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form provision or admissions, please contact me here.

Mrs Ashley Hagedorn

Head of Sixth Form

Sixth Form Prospectus

"Sixth-form students make exceptional progress enabling them to gain places in prestigious universities or apprenticeships."
Ofsted 2024
Sixth Form Options Evening
FSG are holding our Sixth Form Options Evening on Thursday 29th January 2026, starting at 6pm. This is an important and exciting event for parents/carers and students as you begin considering next steps after Year 11.  There are brilliant options available to them here at the Folkestone School for Girls, and we are excited to be sharing them with you.

The event commences at 6pm and will consist of a presentation from Mr Allingham (Assistant Principal) to explain the Options Process, and a presentation from Mrs Hagedorn (Head of Sixth Form) who will share information about life in the Sixth Form at FSG. You will hear how the Options Process works, including key dates and how to apply, together with some advice on how to decide on your options. On the evening you can also explore the school and visit each of the different subjects on offer; the teachers and some current sixth form pupils will be available to tell you more about the subjects on offer and will be able to answer any subject-specific questions that you may have. We are confident that during the evening you and your child will be impressed by all that is on offer in Sixth Form at FSG.

Due to the demand on the evening, we will be holding two presentations to best facilitate all students and parents/carers fitting into the Main School Hall comfortably. With that in mind, you will be guided on arrival to either begin with the presentation in the Main School Hall, followed by visiting subjects after the talk, or vice-versa. If you already attend FSG, the schedule below is based on your child’s Tutor Group:

 · Tutor Groups – 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 – Begin with the presentation in the Main School Hall at 6pm, followed by visiting the individual subjects.

· Tutor Groups – 11.5, 11.6, 11.7 – Begin with visiting individual subjects at 6pm, followed by the presentation at 7pm in the Main School Hall.

The event will finish at 8pm. Due to the size of the event, we are unable to offer parking on site, however if you have mobility issues and require a reserved parking space, please contact the school reception in advance and they will organise this.

We look forward to seeing you on the night!

Information, Advice and Guidance

We provide a wide range of subjects and courses, while also taking care of your wellbeing needs and helping you to prepare you for life after Sixth Form.  You can find out more about how we do this, in the sections below.

In Sixth Form the majority of students will study 3 subjects. This provides an opportunity to focus on the subjects that you enjoy, that interest you, that you excel in and that support your future career goals. There is a wide range of subjects and courses on offer and we aim to offer a diverse curriculum that not only allows students to study subjects of interest in more detail, but also meets wellbeing needs and prepares them for life after Sixth Form. 

It is usually possible to provide most students with the subjects of their choice, but timetabling, staffing or financial considerations may make it impossible to run all the courses offered, for example if numbers opting for a course are very low.

To ensure students are timetabled on a programme of study most suited to them, even after initial selection of subjects students are able to amend their options. Changes prior to the commencement of the course will always be permitted, subject to meeting entry criteria, unless the addition of another student to the group takes the group size above the optimum level. Changes after a course has commenced will only be permitted, subject to availability of places, up to the notified deadline. For the academic year 2025-26 that date will be Friday 26th September 2025. From this date onwards students must continue with all their chosen subjects.

The SEA programme contains enrichment options for Sixth Form students with the aim to provide students in Key Stage 5 with further opportunities to participate in activities that meet their individual needs and interests. This programme focuses on Super-curricular activities, Extra-curricular activities and Ambassador roles. The aim of the programme is to enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of areas as student leaders of the school. The wide range of choices allow students to select an enrichment choice that is coherent with the 3 A Level subjects in their Programme of Study, and forms part of the development of the skills required for their Post-18 aspirations – there is no default option, as students select options that meet their individual needs. 

Options currently available to students include: Level 3 EPQ, Work Experience, Volunteering, Primary school reading support projects, Bridging the Gap project with local care homes, Cooking, Self-defence, Peer Mentoring, Academic Mentoring, supporting FSGBacc activities, MOOCs, Wider Academic Reading and Personal Development. Students in the Sixth Form may also set up a university style society in an area they are interested in. Details of all the available activities will be given to our students at the start of term. In addition to their Programme of Study, girls are expected to make a positive contribution and involve themselves fully in the life of the school.

Alongside the Head of Sixth form, Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Sixth Form Student Development Leaders dedicated to providing pastoral support for students, each student is also allocated a tutor who provides information and guidance to support them with their Post 18 applications, along with discussions on wider social issues and life skills.

The school provides a wide range of events advising students about different occupations and careers throughout the academic year. This is also embedded within the PSHE programme for Sixth Form students to develop knowledge within the PSHE theme of ‘Living in the wider world’. Students are also provided with the details of university courses, taster days, summer schools and apprenticeships in preparation for applying to university/further education and training and making important decisions about their future. Careers Advisors visit the school on a regular basis and students can seek advice and guidance regarding their future career aspirations or university choices.

We aim to help you unlock the next part of your own personal journey after your time at school comes to an end. Should that be university then we’ll help you to get there. Should that be an apprenticeship, we’ll help you to get there. Should that be Russell group, or Oxbridge even, we’ll help you to get there. Our aim is to provide an outstanding academic curriculum, outstanding teaching and outstanding opportunities and experiences to ensure you leave as well-qualified and well-rounded young women. You’ll have a strong academic portfolio of qualifications, highly developed interpersonal skills, a broad range of interests and will be well prepared to pursue varied and fulfilling careers! You’ll leave us with the knowledge, experiences, skills and attributes necessary to challenge yourself, to be confident, successful and adaptable to change. You’ll be able to seize opportunities and to create them!

Students from The Folkestone School for Girls apply to, and are accepted by, a wide range of universities each year. This includes universities from the Russell Group, Oxford and Cambridge, along with universities all over the UK. For example, in September 2023, students who gained their A level results in August have progressed to study courses in a range of different disciplines including Theoretical Physics, Law, Zoology, Psychology, TV production, Marketing, Accounting and Veterinary medicine. Students have also gone on to successfully secure places on apprenticeships with Kent Police, Foundation Art Courses, and deferred entry places at university to facilitate Gap years and Travel plans.

Therefore in summary, FSG Sixth Form can take you anywhere, wherever it is you want to go…

The 16-19 Bursary fund is available.  You can find out more about it here.

There is more about the Sixth Form dress code here.

There is more about home to school transport here.  Please note that if you are eligible for a bursary, there is help available for covering transport costs.  You can find out more about the Sixth Form bursary here.

Would you like to hear from FSG teachers about a particular subject?  A good place to start is the FSG Radio Sixth Form Options podcast, which can be found here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/FSGRadio/playlists/sixth-form-options-podcast/

Subject Information

Each department has created an information sheet to tell you more about the subjects we offer.  Please download them below.

Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Criminology Dance Drama English Literature EPQ Film Studies French Further Maths Geography Health and Social Care History Maths Music Photography Physics Politics Psychology Sociology Spanish Sport Textiles

Admissions Policies

Admissions Policy 2025 Admissions policy 2026 Admissions policy 2027