I am delighted to welcome you to Samuel Ward Sixth Form.

Choosing your Sixth Form provision is just the start of an exciting and transformative journey. The Sixth Form experience shapes the person you will become and informs the next stage of your learning and future career.

It is my commitment that the refreshed Sixth Form at Samuel Ward Academy will represent the very best we have to offer as a school – prospective Sixth Formers can look forward to high quality enrichment opportunities, engaging academic and vocational courses, leadership roles across the whole school and much more besides. 

Over the past months there has been significant investment in the leadership, curriculum, facilities and resources to ensure that for the Samuel Ward Sixth Form is an integral part of our warm, welcoming school, at the heart of our community and committed to creating rich and fulfilling futures for everyone.

We ensure that our students aspire to be their very best, tackle challenges bravely and work together with compassion to build an inclusive community in which each individual can flourish.

These three values are central to all that we do, underpinned by our well-planned curriculum and excellent pastoral care. We want to support our sixth form students so they can develop the independence needed to reach their full potential, make a positive contribution to society and lead enriching and interesting lives.

Our aim is to provide an excellent education, excellent care and excellent opportunities as part of an ‘all-through’ education; from early years to A-Levels. As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we work closely with colleagues in other schools and Sixth Forms across the region to share best practice and develop innovative approaches.

At Samuel Ward Sixth Form we really want to make a difference to young people, and we very much look forward to welcoming you and your family so that you can become one of our many successes of the future.

Tom Johnston
Headteacher,
Samuel Ward Academy and Sixth Form