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Start an exciting new journey with JW6

JW6 aspires to be the most exciting, dynamic and inclusive Sixth Form option for young people in Ashford.

Whatever your strengths and ambitions, our three pathways offer you the courses and experiences you need to move forward confidently to where you want to go.

Whether your ambition is a top university place, a career in sport, or technical learning in the workplace, our three JW6 pathways can help you get there.

So which JW6 pathway is right for you? 

· JW6 Advanced Pathway

· JW6 Technical Pathway

· JW6 Sports Science Pathway

Applications Open: Thursday 6th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see specific course details.

JW6 Advanced Pathway

The JW6 Advanced Level Pathway offers you a strong choice of A Level courses with guaranteed excellent teaching, designed to get you the results you need.

2025 saw 83% of Year 13 students completing applications to university, the highest in the history of our Sixth Form. We’d love to help you do the same.

Level 3 courses to choose from:

• Art (A-Level)
• Applied Science (AAQ)
• Biology (A-Level)
• Business (BTEC)
• Criminology (WJEC)
• English Literature (A-Level)
• Graphics (A-Level)
• History (A-Level)
• Marketing (BTEC)
• Photography (A-Level)
• Psychology (A-Level)
• Politics (A-Level)
• RE (A-Level)
• Sociology (A-Level)
• Sport (CTEC Single Award)

Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

SEND students will be supported on an individual basis, meeting every student’s needs and providing support as required.  Information will be collated from previous records and any students identified with SEND will be added to our SEND register to ensure all teaching staff are aware of their needs and provision can be made to ensure they achieve to the best of their ability.

Six great reasons to choose JW6

1. The courses you want. The results you need.

2. More independence. More flexibility.

3. Best Sixth Form facilities in Ashford.

4. Individual support on your journey (from teachers who know your strengths).

5. Enrichment possibilities to expand your horizons.

6. Leadership roles in your school community.

JW6 offers you three exciting pathways to your future

• The JW6 Advanced Level Pathway
• The JW6 Technical Level Pathway 
• The JW6 Sports Science Pathway.

Whichever pathway you choose, we guarantee you:

• The results you need, with support from teachers who know you best

• The best sixth form facilities in Kent

• Fantastic one-to-one support and guidance

At JW6 you’ll have far more independence than at school, with university or office-style learning and a JW6 dress code that reflects the new journey you’ve started.

You’ll enjoy a huge range of enrichment opportunities to expand your horizons.

Let’s take an exciting journey together.

Find out more at JW6.uk