Lincoln Minster School
SIXTH FORM

LINCOLN MINSTER SCHOOL

SIXTH FORM

Opening possibilities and preparing you for your future.

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Sixth Form

Our vision is to help our students achieve their professional goals and aspirations.

We are proud to provide an education that consistently nurtures high achievement. In 2025, 85% of our students secured a place at their first-choice university, including on highly competitive courses at prestigious institutions. This success reflects not only their academic excellence but also the tailored guidance and support offered throughout the UCAS process. Our students regularly progress to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, as well as renowned institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the University of the Arts London.

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Mrs Lydia Robinson

Mrs Lydia Robinson

Head of Sixth Form
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Mrs Lydia Robinson

Welcome to Lincoln Minster School Sixth Form. I am excited to work with you to help you gain the qualifications and skills you need to be future ready. Sixth form life offers you greater freedom and many opportunities. It is a time for you to study the subjects that you are passionate about and take a lead in shaping the school community.

I am invested in your success, and together with your tutor and the Head of Careers, will work with you to make sure you have every opportunity to succeed. We offer tailored teaching and expert teachers who will help you to achieve your full academic potential.

This is a place where your voice matters and we want you to learn to lead. Whether you want to run School Council, help at the Prep school, become a Prefect or run the Prom Committee, you will find lots of opportunities.

Outside lessons, there are a variety of social and co-curricular opportunities for you to get involved in. Sixth Formers enjoy regular socials in Lincoln as well as trips further afield to places like London and New York.

I am proud that our students feel supported, motivated and above all else – that they enjoy their time with us. Upon leaving, you will become part of our Alumni network, and we will remain invested in your future success.

I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your future ambitions.

Lydia Robinson

Head of Sixth Form

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Why choose Lincoln Minster Sixth Form?

Creating opportunities with excellent industry links

Our teaching is underpinned by excellent industry links in the form of visiting experts, speakers, trips to industry-standard facilities and opportunities for work experience placements. Additionally, each year, our Sixth Form is able to secure places on competitive apprenticeships with companies such as Siemens and BAE Systems.

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Higher education progression support

Our Sixth Form is dedicated to supporting educational progression. Our students can benefit from our application support as well as our links with the University of Lincoln. All students are entered for the highly regarded Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) where they independently choose a topic and question to research, write up and present; an excellent addition to a university application.

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Clubs, social events and activities

We believe Sixth Form study should be fun. Students can enjoy social clubs such as MedSoc, Law Society, Criminology, Pride Group, Senior Production and Young Enterprise; just to name a few. Students may also enjoy additional activities to support their learning and social development, with recent trips including visiting the Houses of Parliament, cultural trips to European cities and ski trips to Canada and the USA.

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Dedicated learning support

Our Sixth Formers benefit from small classes and subject-expert teachers. Students will be supported by a personal tutor who will be available on a daily basis to provide one-to-one tutorials and offer pastoral support. Additionally, our Aspire Programme is dedicated to providing exciting and challenging academic opportunities to inspire our students to apply for the most competitive courses at the most prestigious institutions.

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A welcoming community 

"Everyone is so warm and friendly and the support that everyone gives is incredible. Especially when we have the Common Room, which is an incredible facility, where we're able to gel with different people in different years" Georgia

Discover more of what our students have to say about their Sixth Form experience in this video.

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Supporting Your Career Goals

Our Sixth Form students can benefit from our excellent careers programme, recently awarded the National Quality in Careers Standard.
The programme includes (but is not limited to): Speakers from universities, career planning workshops, study abroad and gap year opportunities, university application support and help with apprenticeships.

Sixth Form Facilities

Here are just some of the facilities available for our Sixth Form pupils. 

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2025/26 - Programme List

See our list of available programmes for 2025/26 below.

Places are offered subject to satisfactory GCSE predictions and results. Additionally, students will be expected to meet the specific subject entry requirements for their Post-16 study choices. 

New Sixth Form Prospectus.

Art (A-Level)

Art is essential if you wish to undertake further studies in Art at University (Art College) or for those of you who are looking to take up a career for which an Art and Design background is relevant. Career choices range from Fine Artist, Architect, Antique Dealer, Conservation, Architectural Technician or Technologist, Interior Design, Product Design, Set Design, Interior Architecture, Illustration, Arts Administrator, Art Therapist, Designer, and creative self-employment careers.

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Biology (A-Level)

Studying biology gives you the opportunity to understand the living world. It lets you understand the processes that control living organisms and gives you insights into the nature of life on earth.

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Business (CTEC)

Business provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the business environment and to focus on a specific aspect of business through applied learning.

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Chemistry (A-Level)

Chemistry is as up to date as the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the air you breathe and the car you ride in. Almost every aspect of your daily lives is affected or controlled by Chemistry.

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Computer Science (A-Level)

Computer Science is an excellent choice if you wish to gain a deeper understanding of computing and programming. Programming is very much the focus of the course with an emphasis on the importance of computational thinking, helping learners to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence.

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Criminology (WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma)

Criminology is the study of law and crime, a discipline that combines elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology. Our aim is to enable students to acquire skills to clearly describe and assess theoretical explanations for the causes of criminal behaviour and review how the British justice system deals with offenders.

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Drama and Theatre Studies (A-Level)

A-Level Drama and Theatre studies will challenge and stretch you, both physically and intellectually, but it will also be hugely fulfilling and rewarding - and fun. You will develop skills in collaboration, writing concisely and in detail, communication, analysis and research, in addition to experiencing the roles of actor, designer, director and theatre critic.

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Economics (A-Level)

Economics explores issues about how people, industries, and countries try to maximise their productivity and create wealth to maintain financial stability. Economics is concerned about choices and decision-making, in many ways it has become a way of explaining ‘everything’ in society.

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English Literature (A-Level)

Widely respected by universities, studying English Literature A-Level can be a valuable foundation for degree courses in almost any discipline or career path, which may be why it is such a popular choice of subject.

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Further Mathematics (A-Level)

This is a challenging qualification, which both extends and deepens your knowledge and understanding beyond the standard A-Level Mathematics.

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Geography (A-Level)

There has never been a better or more important time to study Geography. Geography is a wide-ranging subject, which brings together the study of people and their environment. It relates to the many social, economic and environmental problems of the contemporary world and allows consideration of different perspectives.

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Graphics (A-Level)

Graphics is a digital media Art & Design course with a practical focus on digital illustration, moving image, animation and traditional graphic design skills.

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History (A-Level)

People who study history are fearless explorers of the past. They investigate past politics, societies, cultures, languages, health, art, education, money, conflicts and more. They look at how the world has developed over time and connect the dots to understand how we got where we are today.

This is exactly what we aim to do at LMS with our A-level curriculum. History is a popular A-Level and is a highly respected qualification for Higher Education courses and employment. The units we study will give you an insight into politics, societies, religion and economics through studying exciting, revolutionary and influential events across contrasting periods and locations. In what other subject can you examine the regicide of a monarch, a revolution and ensuring civil war and the change of a whole political system?

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Mathematics (A-Level)

Students choose to study Mathematics in the Sixth Form for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it is a rich and intellectually demanding subject which calls for mental discipline and clear, logical thinking.

As such, it is very highly regarded by universities and employers alike, irrespective of your chosen career direction.

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Modern Foreign Languages (A-Level)

Discover our A-Level Modern Foreign Languages courses, designed to build fluency, cultural awareness, and advanced communication skills. Study French or Spanish to boost your university applications and career prospects. Explore course content, assessment details, and future pathways today. 

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Music (A-Level)

In an increasingly competitive higher education market and workplace, universities and employers are not only looking for impressive grades, but also subjects which demonstrate a student’s versatility and a greater breadth of skill and interest.

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Photography (A-Level)

The A-Level Photography course explores creating visual meaning through photography by an expressive or interpretive response to still and moving imagery through lens based media, experimental photography and digital editing.

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Physical Education (A-level)

Following your sporting passion with A-level Physical Education can lead to a variety of career opportunities, such as sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training, or becoming part of the next generation of PE teachers.

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Physics (A-Level)

Physics is a key subject, fundamental to our everyday lives. It deals with the extremes of scale from sub-atomic particles to the wonders of the Universe. It also deals with the everyday; Physics certainly is one of the most relevant subjects in the running of our daily lives.

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Psychology (A-Level)

There are no specific requirements in terms of GCSE qualifications although a degree of competence in English – at least a level 5, preferably a level 6 is desirable as this will allow students to cope with the essay writing content of the course.

Sociology is an excellent complement to other subjects in the social sciences and humanities, such as Psychology, but it also provides a good balance if your other subjects are mainly science-based.

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Sociology (A-Level)

Sociology is a popular academic A-Level here at Lincoln Minster School, and is a highly respected qualification for Higher Education courses and employment.

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Sports and Physical Education (A-Level)

A-Level Physical Education builds on students’ experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in Physical Education.

The Physical Education course aims to encourage you to: Develop your understanding of the factors influencing performance and to apply these to a range of physical activities, develop knowledge and skills of selected physical activities, develop the skills necessary to analyse, evaluate and improve performance, develop your appreciation of the social and cultural issues which affect participation and performance in physical activity. 

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