Sixth Form
Unlike the rest of the school, boys are permitted to study within the Sixth Form, this similar to the The Bishop's Stortford High School which is a single sex school for boys around a mile away from Herts and Essex which admits Girls within the Sixth Form.
In 2009 Ofsted stated that "The Hertfordshire and Essex High School is an outstanding school with an outstanding Sixth Form".
All students within the Sixth Form are required to take 4 Advanced Subsidiary levels and continue with 3 of these to the full Advanced Level, to continue to Year 13 for the full Advanced Level qualifications, students must achieve 3 AS levels at grades A* - E.
There are also enrichment activities within the Sixth Form where students are off timetable to further their studies or participate within group activities and sports, it wasn't until recently when the school had its own Rugby Union club, which was set up by students.
Until September 2010 there was no dress code for students within the Sixth Form, Sixth Formers were allowed to dress in what they believed was appropriate for school, however this was changed shortly after Cathy Tooze, the new Head teacher, joined the school to a dress code of business wear (Suits)
Sixth Form facilities include a large common room and 4 computer and study rooms for student's to use in their study periods and during lunch and break.
A large majority of students progress to Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge universities, which are the UK's top 20 researched focused universities.
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