Hillview School for Girls

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.

Welcome to Hillview Sixth Form

The Hillview Sixth Form is a highly successful, all-inclusive centre of study performing in the top 10 and nationally, based on progress for students. Our long-established Sixth Form offers one of the widest ranges of courses locally, with access to stimulating, purpose-built facilities and a supportive learning environment.

The Hillview Sixth Form prides itself on the diversity of its curriculum and the support and guidance that it gives all its students new and existing. Our learning programmes are supported by a strong team of mentors that are trained to support Sixth Formers in their studies and development into adulthood. Our range of A Levels, BTECs and Diplomas are complimented by our enrichment programme of certified courses that both offer enhancement to the student and to potential university offers. To support our students, we deliver the “A Level Mindset” programme which helps them acquire the characteristics and attributes that are required to succeed in Sixth Form and beyond.

Our facilities are tailored to the needs of our Sixth Formers and were designed by our Sixth Formers to create an ideal environment in which to study and flourish. We offer a range of IT suites (including a creative arts suite with Apple Macs), a large study centre and a café / social space, full use of the school library, as well as a mini cinema and a gym. The Hillview Sixth Form has a fantastic atmosphere and represents the dynamic, stimulating and supportive learning environment that we are proud to offer the young people of Tonbridge and beyond.

General Entry Requirements:

Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, together with 3 other GCSE grades at 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Form.

Subject Entry Requirements:

Please note that all subjects have different entry requirements, with the majority of subjects requiring an average point score of 4.25 and above. This is to ensure that students can embark on the most appropriate courses and succeed in their studies. Please consult our Course Guide for individual subject criteria.

Out of Area / Independent School Applications:

Applications from students outside of county, or from the independent sector will need to self-register on Kent Choices website. To do this click on ‘Sign in’ and then click on the ‘Register New User’ box, then in the drop-down menu box under ‘Choose your current school or provider’ or select ‘Out of Area or Not listed’ then the ‘Create a new account’ button.

Applications Open:  Open Now!

Applications Close:  Wednesday 7th January 2026

Entry Requirements:  Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply:  Applications are only accepted via Kent Choices.

Pastoral care is paramount to the success of students and the individual student support and safeguarding at KS5, ensures that students are confident to engage with the challenges and opportunities Sixth Form brings. We develop our students to be community minded and students enthusiastically engage with events within the school and the wider community.

Hillview Sixth Form is supported by a dedicated Student Support Manager and we continue Personal Development Learning sessions throughout Year 12 and Year 13 to ensure all our students continue to receive emotional, social and organisational guidance throughout their two years of study.

Our Performing and Visual Arts specialism is a corner stone of what makes Hillview the creative and dynamic place it is. We work with students to ‘industry specialism standards’ across all disciplines. We currently hold Arts Mark Platinum and have held the highest level of this award from its first introduction seventeen years ago. This is testament to the quality of the Performing and Visual Arts at Hillview. We offer an outstanding range of inclusive curricular and extra-curricular provision across all art forms. This is taught and led by highly skilled and dedicated staff, who boast a range of specialisms and excellent links with creative professionals in the industry and the local community.

Our assessed curriculum and wider super-curriculum provide our students with countless opportunities to develop a wide range of skills within Performing Arts, Production Arts and Arts Administration. We are extremely proud of being able to offer a wide range of arts course in the Sixth Form including A Levels in: Art, Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music, Music Technology, Photography and Textiles and Performing Arts BTEC.

Our specialist curriculum offers Hillview students much more than just academic success. Feedback from industry tells us that qualifications alone do not prepare students to enter into the work place. Great importance is also placed on industry standard experiences and a holistic understanding of the performing and visual arts sector. Our curriculum aims to take an innovative approach to teaching and learning, involving enterprise projects and close associations with employers. This curriculum offers qualifications which are endorsed and valued by the employment community and Higher Education. The focus is firmly on equipping young people not only with key qualifications, but also with the broad range of employability and life skills they need for a sustained career with the option to continue their studies in Higher Education.

Our assessed curriculum and wider super-curriculum provide our students with countless opportunities to develop a wide range of skills within Performing Arts, Production Arts and Arts Administration. We are extremely proud of being able to offer a wide range of arts course in the Sixth Form including A Levels in: Art, Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music, Music Technology, Photography and Textiles and Performing Arts BTEC. Our specialist curriculum offers Hillview students much more than just academic success.  Feedback from industry tells us that qualifications alone do not prepare students to enter into the work place. Great importance is also placed on industry standard experiences and a holistic understanding of the performing and visual arts sector. Our curriculum aims to take an innovative approach to teaching and learning, involving enterprise projects and close associations with employers. This curriculum offers qualifications which are endorsed and valued by the employment community and Higher Education. The focus is firmly on equipping young people not only with key qualifications, but also with the broad range of employability and life skills they need for a sustained career with the option to continue their studies in Higher Education.

NB: Entry requirements are subject to change and entry to the Sixth Form may be considered subject to agreed conditions. Hillview Sixth Form reserves the right to tailor an individual student’s programme of study based on their average GCSE point score and results in specific subjects. The school decision in these matters is final. Hillview Sixth Form reserves the right to withdraw unviable courses.

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