Goodwin Academy

Welcome to Goodwin Academy

Goodwin Academy Sixth Form is a dynamic and innovative place to learn, that will enable young people to be their BEST and achieve during their time here.

Students studying in the Sixth Form at Goodwin Academy receive high quality education and care, in a safe, inclusive environment.

Students benefit from teachers who are specialists in their subject area, varied teaching resources, personalised support and the opportunity to participate in a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities

We invite you to visit and see what our Sixth Form offer is like.

Goodwin Academy Sixth Form is not just about academic qualifications, it’s about equipping young people with the tools to the thrive, starting their career path and securing their future.

Please feel free to contact us for further details.

Applications Open - 3rd October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

Entry Requirements - Please select 3 sixth form courses for your programme.

EPQ, LIBF Finance and Core Maths are allowed in addition to your main programme of study as enrichment choices.

Please go to our school website for more details about option blocks and course information:

https://www.goodwinacademy.org.uk/learn-with-us/sixth-form/courses-and-entry-requirements/

We look forward to receiving your forms

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

Support for all Goodwin Academy Sixth Form students:

The Sixth Form staff take great pride in the support and care they put in place for all students. We treat each student as an individual and take great care to meet and respond to specific needs.

This can include:

• Regular contact with the Sixth Form Leadership and Wellbeing team

• Guidance and support for Higher Education and Careers 

• Regular progress reviews, with subsequent support put in place where needed 

• Parent consultation meetings for Year 12 and Year 13 students 

We operate an ‘open door’ policy and are always available for students or parents who wish to discuss any part of life as a sixth form student.

Advice and Guidance

We are committed to helping students to make the right decision for their future, based upon their aspirations. There are several key areas in which we will assist students in their Sixth Form career.

Students are assigned a tutor who, along with the  the Head of Sixth Form, is responsible for monitoring the academic guidance and pastoral care of their tutees. This will include monitoring progress, offering support and discussing progression after completion of Sixth Form studies.

Careers education and guidance is an integral part of the Sixth Form programme to ensure that students make informed and appropriate decisions about their future. Help and guidance in making applications to universities and colleges is comprehensive, and there are a number of additional support sessions for students wishing to apply for university such as trips to Higher Education Career Fairs and visits from speakers on university finance.

Our curriculum offers a broad range of qualifications tailored to suit the needs to our learners. The Sixth form offers both Advanced and Vocational subjects, as well as GCSE Maths resits if required.

Alongside the academic curriculum students in the Sixth Form follow a structured PSHE curriculum that is designed to promote their social, moral, spiritual and cultural development. Students will study a range of topics designed to prepare them for life outside of school, including sessions such as safer driving and managing finances.

Students can expect to leave us equipped with the tools for future success in higher education, training or the world of work, building essential life skills to complement their academic success.

An Enrichment Course is timetabled with the whole year group together; this enables us to offer a robust programme including study skills and regular guest speakers. The Enrichment Course also includes the opportunity to take part in student selected projects that support the community or allow for the pursuit of hobbies and interests.

Sixth form students are the leaders of the school, running our Junior Leadership Team as Prefects. They are role models for younger students, influencing aspects of school life such as teaching and learning, the environment and diversity. They support learning across the school at all Key Stages.

Students are provided with careers information, advice and educational guidance (CIAEG) within PSHE, and will have the opportunity to research their post-18 options and apply for university courses, apprenticeships and other alternative pathways. Work experience is expected during Year 12 and this can take place to meet the needs of the learner; this may be a one-week block, one day a week for a term or a morning a week for 3 months, this is flexible to meet the needs of the students.

We offer excellent pastoral care and guidance. There are many challenges that young people face and our dedicated and experienced Sixth Form team support our young people through this crucial period in their lives so that they feel safe, nurtured and able to reach their full potential.

Additional opportunities to enhance the study programme:

• PSHE is timetabled with the whole year group together; this enables us to offer a robust programme including study skills and regular guest speakers.
• Work experience is expected during Year 12 and this can take place to meet the needs of the learner; this may be a one week block, one day a week for a term or a morning a week for 3 months –this is flexible to meet the needs of the students.
• Leadership opportunities are encouraged with sixth form students taking on the role of mentors and study support for students in the younger years of the school.
• Supervised study time is provided for all Year 12 learners. This is to develop independence in their learning.
• Afternoon Study Leave where students can work from home
• Wellbeing breaks to support students mental and emotional wellness