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The Sixth Form years at Putney will bring you excitement, freedom and an intellectual thrill unlike anything you have had before.
Rooted in learning, in lessons and beyond
As well as excelling in your studies, you’ll grow in confidence, develop invaluable skills, and above all, thoroughly enjoy yourself. After two years you’ll be equipped to move on to the future you choose, fully prepared to make your vision a reality.
Our dedicated Sixth Form Centre is a friendly and inclusive space where you’ll be warmly welcomed, access stimulating and insightful seminars, and be able to enjoy new positions of responsibility at the top of one of London’s leading schools.
Your Sixth Form
Both of my daughters had a wonderful time at Putney, which gave them a springboard to follow their dreams, one at The Royal College of Art in The Hague and the other on a scholarship at Duke in the US. The support received played a huge part in their success.
Putney Parent
Wellbeing
Putney is a warm and welcoming school with a culture of kindness that allows every individual to thrive, both personally and as a valued member of a diverse and inclusive school community.
Our holistic approach to wellbeing builds awareness and helps students to develop a healthy sense of self, focusing not only on their own wellbeing, but on their impact on and responsibility to others, and the wider environment.
The Good Schools Guide
Modern Scholarship
Putney’s ethos of Modern Scholarship brings academic rigour together with real-world skills, preparing you to excel in your studies, develop as an independent learner and build an impressive academic CV.
A Putney education is intellectually thrilling. You’ll be taught by experts in their fields and encouraged to explore a broad academic curriculum, stretched and challenged within your A Level subjects and beyond the classroom.
Sixth Form Stories
Ghazal, Class of 2024
A Levels in Chemistry, Biology, Maths & Further Maths.
Ghazal joined Putney in Year 9, and quickly joined the Medical Society, inspired by sixth formers sharing their experiences. She went on to lead Med Soc and is now beginning her studies in Medicine at the University of Oxford. Her journey included shadowing a neurosurgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital and taking part in Putney’s Athena Programme of academic extension.
Ellie, Class of 2024
I have always been interested in all sorts of disciplines, so it was great to be able to combine my favourite essay subject with sciences at A Level.
Life in the Sixth Form is about studying independently but also with others – it mimics university in that way and sets you up for the future really well. You get to be curious and to develop a real passion for your subjects, with teachers who are encouraging and knowledgeable.
I’m interested in problem-solving and logic and will be studying Psychological and Behavioural Science at university although I plan to pursue a career in Law. I even set up and ran Putney’s first Law Society! Futures sessions are great preparation and allow you to delve deeper into subjects that interest you. We were given lots of mock interview practice.
Outside of lessons there is so much to get involved in. I play oboe and sing and also play netball for England and captain London Pulse netball U19 team. Having lots of passionate coaching staff has really helped. Putney gave me the support that helped me to balance an exceptionally demanding schedule of sporting and musical commitments.
Hana, Class of 2024
I’ve always been a maker, loving DIY and being hands on.
I hope to go to Japan and Greece because they are well-known for wooden furniture and their traditional joining techniques. I’d love to go into bespoke furniture making or even construction perhaps.
Putney has really facilitated my passion for DT and Textiles which involved a lot of coursework and studio time. The teachers helped me through all the ups and downs involved in practical projects. Young Enterprise too was a great way to learn more about what is possible.
I have loved diving headfirst into all the clubs and sports teams. I also played drums for a while and was involved in DT and Textiles clubs.
If you’re passionate about something it is always worth the effort. You don’t have to be a ‘STEM girl’, you can be a creative person and Putney will support you along the way.
Lydia, Class of 2023
I started work at Goldman Sachs straight after A Levels, alongside the BSc in Software Engineering (Digital and Technology Solutions) at Queen Mary University. The degree apprenticeship application process is competitive and Putney supported me at every step. Career sessions gave me the opportunity to meet an alumna who works in software engineering and I built my skills in the school’s robotics team and in ‘Futures’ sessions.