This relates to the additional funding we receive for each Sixth Form student in addition to the core government funding to recognise the higher cost of running a larger study programme.

We only received this information shortly before it was reported in the media. Since then, we have been reviewing what this means for us as a school community. Our priority remains to ensure that students continue to receive the very best educational experience and are fully supported throughout their time at TGS.

In light of the changes to our Sixth Form funding, there will be changes to our Sixth Form programme of study from September 2026 that may affect your child:

• For current Year 12 and 13 students: students will continue to study the IB Diploma Programme with full support from our dedicated teaching and support staff.
• For students starting Year 12 from September 2026:  We will offer a programme that retains all the benefits of the TGS Sixth Form experience—academic rigour, a comprehensive super-curricular experience, wide-ranging leadership opportunities, destination-specific support, an active alumni network to inspire and guide, and research opportunities. Subjects in the Sixth Form will be delivered as A Levels, a pathway in which we have a long tradition of success.

Year 11 transition to the Sixth Form

To ensure students and families are fully supported during this transition, please note the following changes to our calendar:

• The Sixth Form Open Evening will now take place on Thursday 4 December. If you have already registered, there is no need to re-register. If not, please do so once the new date is published on our website.
• Applications to join the Sixth Form will now open on Friday 5 December.
• In addition to the Open Evening, there will be an Options Evening for Year 11 students and parents on Thursday 11 December. This event will help students build an optimal programme of study. Reports will be published on Friday 12 December.

Further details will follow.

Mrs Crean, Head Teacher                                                     Sarah Rolls, Chair of Trustees