I am delighted that you are considering King's for your A Level studies.
King's Sixth Form offers you the opportunity to take a greater level of control over your own learning and more freedom in how you use your time and the facilities available to you. Above all though, it acts as the springboard between school and the world beyond.
Competition for places at the leading universities is greater than ever and it is vital that you give yourself the best chance of success by being the most attractive proposition you can be.
Academic achievement is important, but so are the various skills that you will be able to develop at King's, and the myriad of extra-curricular opportunities on offer.
In Sixth Form, you will challenge yourself to achieve the best you can in all you partake. Expectations will be high and you will need to be self-motivated – but that doesn't mean that help isn't at hand when it is needed. Tutors will see you on a daily basis, and remain with you during your time in the Sixth Form, acting as an adviser and a confidante.
I hope that you find the information in this booklet useful as you prepare to take the next step in your education.
Josh Carter, Head of Sixth Form
Choosing your A Levels and where to study them are two very important decisions.
Mr Carter has shared some advice in the form of questions that you'll find useful to ask yourself when you're deciding where to study:
Does the school offer your subjects?
Are there sufficient numbers studying the subject to get specialist teachers?
Are the classes small enough to get individual attention?
Are the classes large enough to get interaction?
What is the school’s record of getting students to the university you are interested in?
Particularly for Oxford and Cambridge, does the school have specialist, expert teachers to guide through extension papers and the admissions process?
Does the school offer Extended Projects and an Enrichment Programme?
Our 2025 A Level students secured places at top universities, with 92% of them taking up a place at their preferred university.
A total of 64% of all grades were at A*/A and 85% at A*-B.
This continues a trend which has seen King's named as one of the top performing schools in Cheshire and the North West over the last four years.
At King's, we offer unrivalled advice and help to get you into the university of your choice. This year, more than 90% of students gained a place at their preferred university and, of these, 80% will be studying at either a Russell Group or Times Top 30 university.
We have an impressive record for helping students gain a place on highly competitive courses such as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. In 2025, our aspiring medics received almost four times more offers than the national average.
Every year, we also support a number of students with their applications to Oxford and Cambridge, helping them prepare for admissions tests and for demanding interviews. In 2025, five students secured their Oxbridge places.
Throughout their time in Sixth Form, students benefit from small tutor groups with the same tutor.
As a school, we have received national recognition for our wellbeing provision, which included two wellbeing nurses, a peer-led team of Mental Fitness Ambassadors, and a commitment to encouraging good work-life balance through Wednesday afternoon sport and our Friday enrichment programme.
A range of opportunities and subjects to stretch your mind and widen your experience to support your university application and personal development.
