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Our A Level Programme

We believe that achievement shines brightest when it spans the different aspects of your character and flows from your own desire to develop and grow

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A Levels at a Glance

The A Level programme at Leighton Park is a great opportunity to study the subjects you enjoy in greater depth and prepare you for the future.

Here’s what you need to know.

  • You can choose three or four subjects from a range of 18, including Maths, English Literature, the sciences and humanities. Plus some you won’t have studied at GCSE, like Psychology, Business, Economics and Politics
  • You’ll have 11 or 12 lessons each fortnight, plus around five hours of independent study per subject, every week
  • Your teachers will be on hand to guide you throughout, always available for 1-2-1 support when you need it
  • ​​Leighton Park Sixth Formers achieve the best academic progress in Berkshire, with the School in the top 14 boarding schools in England. In 2025 68% of students achieved A*/B

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Sixth Form Life

In the Sixth Form you’ll enjoy everything Leighton Park has to offer with added independence in your life and learning.

With small tutor groups, normally 11 students, you’ll get close individual support from your tutor, who will oversee your academic and personal development. And while your teachers will be on hand to support you with expert advice, you’ll take charge of your own A Level studies.

Our house system gives you a community to be part of from the start, with fun events, student socials and competitions to bring everyone together.

And as a Sixth Former, you’ll be spending a lot of time in our new Sixth Form Student Centre. With a double height library, a lecture theatre, video conferencing studio, café, common rooms, classrooms and group study hubs, it’s been designed to support your success in every way.
 

 

Subject Finder

Browse our range of A Level courses to get a feel for what’s available. Students usually study for three qualifications, but if one of your three subjects is Maths, then Further Maths can be taken as a fourth. And there are options to take a Modern Foreign Language as an additional IB module.

Course Finder

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

We encourage all our A Level students to take an EPQ – an independent research project worth half an A Level and highly valued by universities. It’s a great opportunity to delve deeper into any topic that interests you, with the freedom to explore it in any way you choose. The output could be an extended essay or a physical piece that you’ve designed and created.

You’ll have scheduled support from a supervisor and dedicated sessions to help you hone your skills in critical thinking, academic referencing and time management; everything you need to carry out your research project. Not to mention the full use of our extensive facilities. 

We encourage all our A Level students to take an EPQ – an independent research project worth half an A Level and highly valued by universities.

Personal Development

We believe that achievement shines brightest when it spans the different aspects of your character and flows from your own desire to develop and grow. 

As well as games twice a week, you can choose from nearly 100 co-curricular clubs to learn new skills, stretch yourself and make friends for life. Whether your interests lie in music, the performing arts, sport or elsewhere, there’s something for you. And as a Sixth Former, you’ll also have the opportunity to lead activities.

Meanwhile, our Oakleaf Diploma teaches strong values, builds character and instils a sense of community in our Sixth Formers. All the skills that are so valuable in later life and lay the foundations for future changemakers. 

Be Your Best Self

See What Our Students Think

Annie

A*, A*, A*, A* at A Level | Engineering at University of Cambridge

"I appreciated having access to nature around the park at LP, as it helped me stay focused and calm during exams, as well as helping my mental health. I also valued the teachers' inclusivity, as they encouraged me to go into STEAM subjects and organized activities to help me feel more comfortable with studying engineering at uni."

Peter

A*, A*, A* at A Level with A for EPQ | Economics, Durham University

"At Leighton Park, I was able to study the subjects I liked with truly the most focused and enthusiastic teachers, which made it engaging and enjoyable. The environment at LP was incredibly supportive and I’ve been enabled to be ambitious about my future plans, for which Leighton Park put me on the right path to fulfil."

Alex student profile
Alex

A*, A*, A* at A Level | Aerospace Engineering at University of Sheffield

“The teachers are so supportive all the way through and the environment was fantastic, with the outside spaces helping me to stay calm and focused. I don’t think anyone could have helped me more.”

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Eliza

A*, A*, B, B at A Level | Music, Berklee College of Music

“I am so excited for what the future may hold for me, but I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t make the move to Leighton Park. The teaching for all of my subjects has been amazing and the facilities are beyond anything I have known a school to have. Without the MMC, I wouldn’t be where I am in my music journey so I am immensely grateful.”

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