BHS Sixth Form Options 2026

LIFE IN THE
SIXTH FORM
​​Our purpose-built Sixth Form Centre has been designed to cope with the demands of contemporary post-16 education. Our Sixth Formers can also access all of Ballakermeen’s superb main school facilities, such as the Studio Theatre, Sports Hall, Fitness Suite, Fiction Library and Resource Centre.
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​Our democratically elected Sixth Form Leadership Team is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Sixth Form Centre. Our Senior Prefects are chosen by students and staff members. The universally popular P.A.S.S. system (Peer Mentoring Scheme) is student managed with Year 13 subject specialists helping our Year 12 students with concerns throughout the year. The Student Leadership team also run weekly learning workshops, a debating society and hold regular student voice questionnaires.
SIXTH FORM TEAM

Mr R Karran
Director of Sixth Form

Miss A Hall
Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Mrs A
McMahon-Boyd
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
(Post 18 study and UCAS)

Mr J McDonald
Assistant Head of Sixth Form
(Standards and Reporting)

Miss K Firth
Sixth Form Admin
(Attendance and Timetabling)
OUR FACILITIES
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Nine separate Study Areas, equipped with 200 seats, computer access, printing facilities and WiFi.
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A fully equipped modern canteen area with a separate kitchen, two fridges, three microwaves, one dishwasher, a snacks vending machine, and a coffee vending machine.
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A Lecture Theatre with a 76 person capacity.
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Office space to meet with the Director of Sixth Form and members of the Sixth Form team.
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Two individual booth spaces, each with five partitioned and cushioned learning pods.
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Three hot desk study areas, colour coded according to their purpose: Red Zone: Silent study, Amber Zone: Quiet and Collaborative study, Green Zone: Social zone, talking permitted whilst studying.

OUR EXPECTATIONS
We expect all of our students to treat their period of study with us as if they were in employment.
Above 95% attendance, completion of work set, and the ability to study independently are basic requirements at this level.
Punctual arrival at daily registrations is compulsory as is full time attendance from 8.45am until 3.20pm. Students will be required to gain back lost time from morning and afternoon lates.
Students are expected to abide by the dress code, designed by our Sixth Form Committee, and we encourage everyone to contribute positively to the school community.
It is also our expectation that students conduct themselves courteously and professionally both with their teachers and their student-colleagues.
We expect students to use social media in a positive and respectful manner.
It is our aim for all Sixth Form members to be inspirational and aspirational role models for students in the main school. This includes representing the school at major events.
What we expect of our students:
Regular reports on their progress and attainment, plus regular feedback on their work.
Support and advice as they embark on career, apprenticeship and Higher Education applications.
Help preparing job applications and practising mock interviews, where applicable.
What students can expect of us:

SIXTH FORM
DRESS CODE
Students​ are permitted to wear:
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Shirt and tie/bowtie (top button must be done up and shirt tucked in)
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Smart shoes (which must have a back)
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Jumpers, Cardigans and Sweaters
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Blazers and Suit Jackets
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Blouse
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Tailored trousers
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Tailored skirt* - must be an appropriate material (no denim or leather)
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Long/short sleeved top
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Office/Pinafore dress* (must be worn with tights)
Students​ are not permitted to wear:
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Coats (indoors)
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Hats/scarves (indoors)
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T-shirts/Crop tops/Vest tops/Strap tops
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Polo-Shirts
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Anything with a visible brand/slogan
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T-shirt dresses
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Denim/leather clothing
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Lycra skirts
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Leggings / Jeggings
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Converse / Vans / Trainers / Laced up Pumps / Any shoe with a white sole / Sandals (permitted in summer) / Slippers / Ugg boots
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Tracksuits
*Skirts should be at least half-way down thigh / just above the knee. If it is shorter than this, you may be sent home.
Midriff must be covered, and necklines must be appropriate