Our Sixth Forms
Across the Ted Wragg Trust, our Sixth Forms offer something truly special. While we are a family of 18 schools, a select number provide dedicated Sixth Form provision – each with its own distinctive character, strengths and community, united by a shared commitment to high aspirations and exceptional support.
Our Sixth Forms are places where young people are treated as individuals and as emerging adults. Students are encouraged to aim high, think independently and take responsibility for their learning, while being supported by expert teaching and strong pastoral care. Whether following academic or vocational pathways, every student is guided to make confident, informed choices about their next steps—be that university, apprenticeships or employment.
The Ted Wragg Advantage
Within our sixth forms we are dedicated to fostering a culture of relentlessly positive collaboration, empowering our students to reach their aspirations and go on to live a life of opportunity. As part of the Ted Wragg Trust, our students have access to a strong network and wide range of support and opportunities from across our family of schools. These include:
- The Sixth Form Conference: Bringing together sixth form students from across our schools, offering opportunities including university subject specific workshops, wellbeing support and activities to build relationships with others.
- The Ted Wragg Awards: An opportunity to recognise and reward the remarkable contributions across our family of schools, shining a light on those who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact.
- University application support: High quality support for students going through the university application process. We have strong links to the University of Exeter, University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon and regularly partner with these institutions for events and learning opportunities. We also work with the Colyton Foundation to support those students applying for highly competitive universities include Oxford and Cambridge.
Exmouth Community College
The Sixth Form at Exmouth Community College is a vibrant, supportive, and ambitious community where students are encouraged to aim high and shape their future with confidence through their values of belonging, ambition and responsibility. They offer a wide range of academic and vocational pathways with exceptional teaching, alongside a rich a varied extra-curricular offer and a welcoming environment that values independence, curiosity, and personal growth. Dedicated staff work closely with students to help them achieve their goals—whether that’s university, apprenticeships, or entering the world of work—while providing opportunities to develop leadership, resilience, and real‑world skills. At Exmouth Sixth Form, every student is empowered to thrive and become the best version of themselves.
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Lipson is a fantastic place to learn and study; it is a place students enjoy being part of, and thrive in. Students receive opportunities, both academically and personally, and throughout their Sixth Form journey are supported by outstanding teachers and a pastoral team who will support and guide them in every aspect of Post 16 life. From advice and guidance during enrolment, to helping students navigate the application process for university, an apprenticeship, or employment and all the bits in between, students are supported and given every opportunity to be successful in making their dreams a reality.
Marine Academy Plymouth
Their Sixth Form is built to support every student in turning potential into purpose. They believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive – academically, personally, and professionally. Whether they aspire to study a top university, secure a prestigious apprenticeship, or launch a fulfilling career, their Sixth Form provides the platform to get there. The school offer more than just qualifications – students are empowered to lead, supported to grow, and challenged to aim higher than they ever thought possible.
Queen Elizabeth's School
The school has a long history of excellence in the Sixth Form. Set within the schools’ historic buildings, the Sixth Form is a learning environment that fosters and encourages students to become creative and technical intellectuals equipped with the skills needed to thrive at undergraduate level and in employment. They offer individualised study programmes, tailored to each student’s needs.
Sidmouth College
The Sixth Form at Sidmouth is a dynamic place. They have an extensive and ever-changing enrichment programme and continue to introduce new subjects, activities and facilities. They encourage their students to have high aspirations and do everything they can to help them get the university places of their choice and fulfil their future career paths.
Tor Bridge High
Their mission is to support and encourage their learners to achieve the highest standards in both their academic and vocational qualifications. Each student is treated very much as an individual and a young adult and learning is supported by tutor and teaching staff who give encouragement for each student to fulfil their potential in a supportive and friendly environment. This is combined with empowering students to take on responsibility, not only for their own learning, but also as a leader within the school community, helping to build their self-confidence and self-esteem.