Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Sixth Form!

Our students are supported to develop ambitious goals and more importantly the daily habits that will ensure they can succeed. 

Our students ‘stand on the shoulders of giants’ as we believe that our role is to share with them the most effective strategies they can utilise in their academic journey as well as broader aspects such as how they lead themselves and others, contribute to the community and areas of personal development. 

We are systematic in how we teach students best practice in these areas so that being successful in sixth form feels inevitable. 

If you are looking for a sixth form that has a warm collegiate environment, responds to your individual interests and provides clarity and structure around the most effective ways to progress then come and visit us to see these values and practices in action!

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: -  To be confirmed

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 - Some requirements vary slightly dependent on course.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Applica here

Additional support

• Dedicated UCAS Coordinator

• Strong team of advisors providing pastoral care

• Careers advice

• Enrichment activities

• Timetabled study sessions in addition to curriculum time

Community

Sixth Form students are expected to play an active role in not only the Sixth Form community, but the wider school and local community as well. All students take on a Service Learning activity, which could include being part of a social or sports committee, peer mentoring for younger students, supporting a department or participating in an activity outside of school.

Students are encouraged to develop their enterprise skills and have organised visits to Alton Towers, West End theatres, organised their own Christmas party and the ever-popular annual summer prom. We are delighted each year to welcome international students into our Sixth Form. Over the years we have welcomed students from all over the globe, ranging from, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Norway and even as far as Japan and Mexico. It creates many cross-cultural opportunities for both our guests and our own students who benefit tremendously from the experience.

We are extremely proud of the success of our students. Being a comprehensive school in an educationally selective area, we provide opportunities for students from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities to progress and achieve.

Sixth Form at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has something to offer all students, whatever their ability. As well as a full academic A level programme, we also offer a range of vocational courses at Level 3, including Level 3 BTEC and CTEC qualifications.

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving community for students to experience excellent teaching with subject experts, develop personally and hone professional attributes that will serve them well in their future workplace and careers. 

Beyond high quality teaching, we provide a comprehensive curriculum for students to ensure they stand out for their active citizenship, professional credibility, careers development and personal skills so they can live happy, successful and rewarding lives after sixth form

Facilities:

The school has excellent facilities for Sixth Form students. Specialist subjects are very well resourced. Students have access to a large social area and a dedicated supervised study room.

• A new state of the art building 

• Fantastic Photography room with dark room

• Design Tech/Graphics/Fashion facilities

• Dedicated Sixth Form common room and study area

We know that a 21st century education needs to prepare young people for a fast moving, global economy. We endeavour to develop their transferable skills so that they stand out in the workplace. Read more about our extra curricular societies and provision on the sixth form curriculum page; we adjust these additional opportunities to cater to the needs of our incoming students so that we follow their areas of interest and career development plans.

Beyond high quality teaching, why should you join us at Post 16?

Specialist subjects are very well resourced

Free use of a chromebook for the duration of your studies

Small school model where we know every student well, acting as a strong support network and a collegiate culture

Daily tutor contact to support any issues or concerns quickly

Newly installed Sixth Form Study Centre that mirrors a professional workplace, supervised by the sixth form team to equip students with the skills to utilise professional working environments effectively

Bespoke societies paired with industry experts which include: industry insights talks, workplace visits, mentoring, coaching, interview support

Subscription to the Unifrog platform and support to utilise this for careers development 

Specialist UCAS co-ordinator and support with highly competitive routes such as Oxbridge/ Medicine/ Dentistry/ Veterinary and Russell group applications

Explicit support for Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships so you secure an offer in these competitive markets

International students to network with and learn from others culture