Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form; let us open the door to your future

Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form is the heart of Abbey College; a place our students aspire to reach. We provide the kind of experience that allows all students to progress to either University, Apprenticeships or Employment. We are extremely proud of the support we provide to all students to help them achieve their academic goals and ensure that they feel well supported and able to meet the challenging demands of Sixth Form. With a dedicated, bespoke and specialist Sixth Form team, a dedicated careers team and UCAS experts to hand, all students are well supported to reach their potential. 

At Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form, learning experiences are tailored to individuals, with an ever-expanding mix of academic and vocational subjects to suit everyone's needs and interests. There is a flexible curriculum which enables a mixture of courses to be taken and also includes supervised learning periods in a refurbished and modern computer suite to help students stay on track when they need help. Teaching is excellent and is regularly monitored to ensure all students receive the best learning experience.

Throughout the year, every student is given the opportunity to visit relevant career and university exhibitions to support their chosen pathway following Sixth Form. Students can take part in volunteering, become a part of a successful student leadership team, gain valuable experience through relevant work shadowing, contribute to the life of the school and become leaders in the local community, taking every opportunity to develop the skills they need for the future. Form time is vital to ensure preparation for progression and is thorough so that tutors have the chance to build positive relationships with students to provide necessary support.

Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form builds on an impressive track record of securing high levels of attainment and supporting students into higher education and employment.

We are incredibly proud of our Sixth Form. The students, our Sixth Form team and teaching staff make our Sixth Form a fantastic place to be and it provides the perfect stepping stone to your future.

Our prospectus is available to view here and will give you all the information needed to help you navigate your way through life as a Post 16 student.

If you have any queries about Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form, do not hesitate to call the school on 01487 812352 or email our Sixth Form team at:  

Introducing the 2023/24 Head Students 

Jacob and Mary

A typical 16-19 programme of study at Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form consists of:

A programme of study comprising of three Level 3 subjects, which may be made up of A levels and/or BTECs across 27 hours per fortnight.

An enrichment curriculum including the Extended Project Qualification, Further Maths, Core Maths, GCSE English & Maths Resit, Volunteering, Work Shadowing, Prefect, Ambassador and Mentoring roles, across approximately 4 hours per fortnight.

A daily registration program for 30 minutes per day with a specialist Sixth Form tutor including:

• Half Termly academic mentoring with a sixth form tutor and bespoke advice from our CEIAG Lead.
• Model United Nations
• Guest Speakers/TED Talks
• Subject Specialist supported study sessions

Dedicated Social Studies lessons which cover topics such as:

• Wellbeing including alcohol, drugs, driving, sex & relationships education and other topics
• Fundamental British Values including democracy, the rule of law and tolerance
• Social, Moral, Spiritual & Cultural (SMSC) development
• Life Skills

Timetabled Independent Study, Reading and Research sessions in our purpose design Study6 area across 9 hours per fortnight.