Laying the foundation for a successful future
Welcome to Hammersmith Academy Sixth Form
Our Sixth Form is defined by ambition, opportunity and a clear focus on real world success. We believe it should do more than prepare students for exams. It should open doors, build confidence and lay the foundations for a successful future.
Students are challenged academically, inspired culturally and supported personally. With expert teaching, tailored UCAS and careers guidance, and access to exclusive partnerships with universities, cultural institutions and leading businesses, every student is supported to achieve their best.
Our results and destinations reflect this. Students progress to top universities, including Oxbridge and the Russell Group, and secure competitive degree apprenticeships with organisations such as L’Oréal, BlackRock and National Highways. With a 95% retention rate, students stay because they feel supported, valued and motivated to succeed.
Beyond the classroom, our Sixth Form is a diverse and supportive community where independence and leadership grow. Whether students progress to university, an apprenticeship or a professional pathway, they leave with the confidence and direction to take their next step.
Mr Shaun Flitton
Assistant Headteacher
Mr Shaun Flitton
Mr Flitton
Head of Sixth Form
Why Choose Hammersmith Academy’s Sixth Form?
Exceptional Careers Specialism
At Hammersmith Academy, every Sixth Form student benefits from one of the strongest university and careers programmes in London — led by two full-time specialist staff whose sole focus is guiding students towards exceptional futures:
- Head of Careers & Cultural Connections
- Careers Coordinator
Both are based in the Sixth Form Centre and operate an open-door policy, ensuring students receive expert guidance whenever they need it. This level of personalised support is rare in secondary schools and reflects our commitment to preparing students for real world success.
Unmatched UCAS Guidance
Our UCAS preparation is further strengthened by our private school partnerships with St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Girls’ School. Through these partnerships, students receive:
- Specialist Oxbridge interview preparation
- Academic extension workshops led by expert teachers
- Mock interview panels with experienced Oxbridge mentors
- Subject masterclasses and critical thinking seminars
This high-level coaching gives our applicants a competitive edge, particularly for selective courses such as Medicine, Law, STEM and the Humanities.
Students also receive tailored UCAS support including:
- 1:1 application and course-choice guidance
- Personal statement drafting and redrafting
- Portfolio support for creative subjects
- University visits, fairs and outreach programmes
- Fully funded UCAS application fees
Leading Apprenticeship Preparation
With apprenticeships more competitive than ever, our Careers Team provides expert support through:
- Coaching for employer interviews and assessment centres
- CV, cover letter and digital application training
- Access to employer networks, alumni mentors and industry speakers
- Guidance in navigating competitive degree apprenticeship pathways
This support has led students to secure placements with L’Oréal, BlackRock, Sky, Ofcom, National Highways, and other leading employers.
