Hartismere School

Est. 1451. An outstanding coeducational secondary school & sixth form college and England's first academy

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Academic challenge and independence; attainment

Most students at Hartismere take four subjects at the start of year 12 in order to give them plenty of choice: we know from experience that students change their minds about A level subject choices quite frequently.  A programme of mock exams and assessments helps them to make their decisions. 

Our curriculum is designed to offer choice and breadth of opportunities: as well as traditional subjects, students can choose subjects new to them such as photography, economics and psychology. We also offer the level 3 Certificate in mathematics and the EPQ as additional qualifications. 

Students are supported by specialist teachers, personal tutors and through a thorough system of assessment and monitoring so that they achieve the best possible outcomes. 

Our reading room, with its wide range of books and literature, is for exclusive use by sixth form students for private study, prep, wider reading and university research

Cultural Enrichment

Our students take part in a programme of cultural enrichment activities, designed to broaden and deepen their understanding of our society (and their role in it), its culture, politics and diversity.  Students attend a programme of lectures which are given by staff and visiting speakers on topics as diverse as film and media censorship, the UK economy and the importance of sleep.  It gives students a taste of university life and university teaching methods as well as an opportunity to consider and engage with challenging ideas and issues. 

The Extended Project Qualification

The Extended Project is a level 3 qualification that involves an exploration of an area of personal interest to the student.  Students begin their project towards the end of year 12 and complete it in year 13. Candidates:

The project could either be an extension of a student’s academic studies or an exploration of a topic that interests them and which is outside their A level studies. Many students choose to present their research in the form of an extended essay, but other examples of past projects include producing a play, composing and recording music, writing a computer program and designing furnishings. 

Students sometimes take an EPQ in a subject which they may not have chosen to continue to A level, but which they enjoy, such as art.  The EPQ is excellent evidence to universities and employers of an ability to study independently and of a self-motivated student. 

Documents

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Book a tour... appointments for 2025 - 2026 academic year will be available soon

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

Getting involved and developing new skills

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Hartismere Bursary Criteria

University and careers; destinations & retention

Hartismere School and Sixth Form College Prospectuses

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Sixth Form Online Application

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Explore...

SparkNotes: Vertigo

Starting A levels: a guide for year 11 students

Week beginning 17 Apr 2023: 'Life Lessons'

Ways for year 12 to get ahead over the summer...

Physics A Level

Week beginning 6 Mar 2023

Unifrog - The complete destinations platform.

A Level Drama & Theatre

Education Hub: top tips for exam preparation

Classic Literature Reading Challege

New...

Local Governing Body Information

GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025

Examination Result Queries

E-Safety

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

Hartismere Sixth Form College

STARLIGHT EXPRESS, London. Thursday 2nd October.

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Sixth Form Enrichment Cultural Challenge Attainment Staff Information A Levels Science Alamanc Waveney Valley A Level Physics Year 12 Applications Parent Local Governing Body Week Computer Science Drama Policy Personal Development Governor

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