SIXTH FORM LIFE
Life at Frensham Sixth Form:
A Vibrant Community
Frensham Sixth Form offers the best of both worlds with the independence of a college mixed with the facilities and diverse extracurricular opportunities of a wider school community. Our more informal setting and smaller class sizes allow our students and teachers to really get to know one another - literally on a first name basis. Teachers can then adapt their lessons to the personalities and interests in front of them allowing for a bespoke education for all.
Getting the Balance Right.
At Frensham, we believe we offer the perfect balance of academic challenge, freedom to grow and support for all those moments along the way. You’ll learn to stand on your own two feet, where there is more freedom than in Year 11, but with the support and encouragement to spur you on. We have small tutor groups with tutors and friends who really know you and look out for you.
Tutor Groups
Every student belongs to a blended sixth form tutor group, bringing together students from Years 12 and 13. The tutor serves as the central hub of our school community—acting as the key link between students, parents, and staff. They are Sixth Form Specialists and really know how to help when problems arise. Small tutor groups ensure that each student benefits from personalised attention, guidance and support throughout their sixth form journey.
Tutor time includes a balance of one-to-one mentoring sessions, group activities and super-curricular learning - where students explore an exciting range of topics beyond the standard curriculum. These sessions are enriched by talks from an inspiring variety of guest speakers, including Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard, war correspondents, Atlantic rowers, mountaineers and Titanic historians, among many others. This dynamic programme helps students broaden their horizons, develop confidence, and engage with real-world issues.
Roberts House: A Sixth Form Environment With the Best of All Worlds
Roberts House is our co-educational Sixth Form Centre for everyone in Year 12 and 13, day students and boarders, set on the school campus but a bit away from the rest of the school, so you get all the benefit of the school’s incredible facilities, whilst having your own space.
With everyone together, it’s like one big family, with a choice of where you study, where you relax and and who with! Every boarder has a single room with study space and day students have shared study rooms.
Dedicated Study Spaces
for Sixth Form Students
Study like you are at Uni. We are increasing our choice of study space with the introduction of our Sixth Form library and café in our historic Main House. Think University library, with quiet spaces, shared spaces and spaces where you can grab a coffee and chat. There will still be the option of your own study space in Roberts so you really will have the best of both worlds.
All the extras
One of the amazing things about Frensham is the huge range of extra activities you can get involved in. Whether it’s football, climbing, theatre productions, rock & pop gigs or ceramics, the list is over literally over 100 different opportunities long. And there are also the amazing trips including regular surf trips to Polzeath, Arts trips to New York, outward bound to Knoydart in Scotland, adventure in Malawi plus numerous subject specific trips. Discover more about our extracurricular programme.
And we have a lot of fun
Sixth Form socials over the last couple of years have included casino nights, discos, summer evenings on the lawn, talks and entertainment by visiting performers. And we make sure you end your time at Frensham in style with a lavish prom in our stunning ballroom.