Welcome to Clare Mount Sixth Form: Building Your Future, Your Way
 

At Clare Mount Specialist Sports College, our Sixth Form is a dedicated bridge to adulthood, designed for those of our learners who benefit from a further period of tailored support before taking their next big step.

While our aspiration for every Year 11 student is to progress directly to college, an apprenticeship, or employment, we understand that some need a more supported transition. Our Sixth Form provides that crucial launchpad, equipping students with the qualifications, confidence, and life-skills they need to thrive.

Our Personalised Approach

We believe every student's journey is unique. That’s why we move beyond a standard curriculum to offer a bespoke learning programme focused squarely on the individual and their future.

Our students don't follow the standard National Curriculum for post-16; instead, they engage in a rich and balanced programme designed for real-world success, which includes:

· Academic Foundation: Studying two BTEC subjects to build specialised knowledge and skills.
· Core Skills Mastery: Continuing with English and Maths, with the opportunity to resit GCSEs where appropriate, to ensure a solid foundation for life and work.
· Real-World Experience: A dedicated day of work experience each week, building vital employability skills and professional networks.
· Personal Development: A comprehensive Personal and Social Development programme to foster independence and resilience.
· Enterprise and Economics: Participation in the Young Enterprise scheme to develop business and financial awareness.
· Health and Wellbeing: A focus on Health & Leisure, promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
· A Culture of Reading: A dedicated reading programme to enhance communication and comprehension.

Our Commitment: Overcoming Barriers to Employment

Our staff are passionately committed to breaking down the barriers our young people can face. We are driven by a stark statistic: the recent Buckland Review highlighted that an autistic person has less than a 30% chance of gaining paid employment in their lifetime.

We are determined to change this narrative for every Clare Mount student. Our entire Sixth Form programme is built around one core mission: to ensure every learner leaves us with the best possible opportunity to secure paid employment and build a fulfilling, independent adult life.

At Clare Mount Sixth Form, we don't just teach subjects—we prepare young adults for life.

 

Parental Testimonials

Elijah Callaghan

‘Elijah had a wonderfully positive and transformative sixth-form experience at Clare MountSpecialist Sports College.Staff foster good relationships with pupils through open communication, active listening and building trust. There was always a happy and relaxed atmosphere which encouraged Elijah to focus on hispersonal growth with confidence. One of the standout a spects of the college sixth-form was the dedicated support provided for planning Elijah’s next steps. Staff genuinely cared about helping each student find a path that suited them best which made the whole process less overwhelming and more empowering. From the ‘Next Steps’ event, which I attended 2 years in succession - as there was so much on offer - to staff signposting us to useful facilitators we felt well-supported when deciding what would be the best further education option for Elijah. We are so grateful to the staff team who went above and beyond our expectations to help us achieve Elijah’s residential place at college following a pathway that is important to him’.

Mrs Emma Callaghan – (Elijah’s mother) October 2025

 

James Newitt.

James’ time at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College was truly transformative. During his sixth form years, he grew in confidence and independence, supported by a nurturing environment that encouraged him to believe in his potential. With the guidance of dedicated staff, he successfully achieved his English and Maths GCSEs—an accomplishment that opened doors to valuable work experience and eventual employment at Stellantis (Vauxhall Motors). His hard work and determination were recognised when he was awarded Student of the Year 2024, a proud moment that reflected his incredible journey. We’re deeply grateful to Clare Mount for helping him thrive both academically and personally.

Mr John Newitt - (James's Father) October 2025