The Sixth Form represents for many young people, the most important two years of their school career. However, Sixth Form life is about so much more than examinations. This is also a time to broaden knowledge and experience, and to develop skills and interests that will last a lifetime. At The Academy, we offer an array of enriching opportunities outside of the classroom and we actively encourage our students to get involved with student leadership. The contribution that a student can make to the wider Academy community should be embraced as their voice truly matters.

Whether they are leading the school as part of our Student Executive team, or one of the Academy prefects, Arts, Sports or Eco Captains, the positions and responsibility afforded to our Sixth Form students will truly help to enhance the legacy of the Academy for years to come.    

Senior Prefects  

This team is made up of Year 13 students and led by the Head Boy and Head Girl. The application process is rigorous and includes an application letter, assessed activities and panel interview for shortlisted candidates with our leadership team. Each member of the team has a designated leadership role, and these range from events and publicity, student well-being, achievement and attendance. Each member of the team is expected to deliver speeches at major school events, address their fellow students during assemblies, and play a role in the secondary Leadership Team further down the school. 

Prefects 

There is a large prefect team made up of Year 12 and 13 students. Year 12 students are invited to apply to become a prefect during the first half of term one and begin their weekly duties during break time and lunchtime shortly after the half-term holiday. Other duties include greeting visitors, touring prospective families and supporting the senior prefects during whole school events. The duration of a prefect’s service is one calendar year.