RMS EDGE

With 28 different courses to choose from, our Sixth Form curriculum will capitalise on your strengths and interests. To align options with abilities, interests and aspirations, our staff support students’ choice of A level subjects, and timetables are built around individual choices as much as possible.

We will work incredibly hard to ensure you leave us with the best set of results that you are capable of and hope you will do the same. It is our job to ensure you can put your best foot forward as you take your next steps in the world.

Life doesn’t have a syllabus, and we know that a diverse array of experiences is the foundation of a happy and successful life. Our tailor-made curriculum will allow you to pursue areas of passion; academically through the Extended Project Qualification or Phenomenon Based Learning, or creatively through the ‘Design’ challenge option. All of these allow a student the freedom to spend 2 terms exploring an area of interest beyond the curriculum without the confines of a syllabus or examination.

Employers and universities like candidates with passions and interests. Our extensive co-curricular programme will provide ample opportunities for you to find your niche. Whether taking part in a theatrical production, going for glory on the sports field or volunteering as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, you’ll leave us knowing what confidence looks like. 

As our oldest students, Sixth Formers are role models to the whole RMS community. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be encouraged to embrace opportunities for leadership by representing the school at open events, managing activities and mentoring younger pupils. Formal leadership positions include head pupils, deputy head pupils, prefects, subject ambassadors, sports captains and mentors, but we are firm believers in collective leadership and want all our students to play their part in making RMS a better place.

In addition to RMSEdge we also offer Sixth Form pupils a bespoke Futures lesson every other week within the curriculum. Through 1:1 guidance meetings, workshops and presentations delivered by our own qualified careers advisor, and professionals in their field from a range of organisations, we explore many aspects of the future jobs market including leadership styles, presentation skills, interview techniques, group assessment tasks, professional networking skills and more. Not only do these lessons cover employability and options and preparation for applications beyond Sixth Form, but they also prepare students for adult life by helping students navigate aspects such as finance, parties, and the law.

We are fortunate to have a dedicated careers team who can offer expert advice on career preparation and university choices. All students are encouraged to network, research and undertake work experience and other enrichment activities to enhance their employability skills and help inform their future career decisions.