sixth form

noun

1. (in England and Wales) the most senior class in a secondary school to which pupils, usually above the legal leaving age, may proceed to take A levels, retake GCSEs, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈsixth-ˌformer, noun

Example Sentences

The secondary school and sixth form said it would be working with its provider to try and solve the problem, but would be unable to open until it was fixed.

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Now studying at Leeds Sixth Form College, she has several exam adjustments, including 50% additional time and an exam printed on blue paper, which helps her focus on the text.

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The 18-year-old would have been eligible for the EMA when she was in school sixth form, but did not claim it.

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When Maddie first began studying A-levels at sixth form, she had to drop out because her part-time job was affecting her schoolwork and her attendance.

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She started "prioritising work over sixth form", could not keep track of her schoolwork or exams, her attendance suffered and she ended up leaving.

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