Why Sixth Form at LHS?
The reality is that smaller, girls-only Sixth Forms like Leicester High School for Girls (LHS) often give young women a far stronger foundation.
1. The “Real World” Is About Confidence — and That’s What Girls’ Schools Do Best
At LHS, every Sixth Former is known personally. In a smaller environment, there’s no fading into the background.
Girls lead, speak, and make themselves heard — whether that’s in lessons, debating society, or as prefects and mentors.
Confidence here isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about learning to express your ideas clearly, ask questions fearlessly, and trust your abilities — skills that carry straight into university seminars and graduate interviews.
2. Small Classes, Big Ambition
In many large Sixth Forms, A-level classes can be
packed.
At LHS, class sizes stay intentionally small — often under ten students — meaning teachers have time to stretch, support, and know each girl.
Our subject specialists offer individual feedback, university-style discussion, and tailored guidance.
The result?
Outstanding A-level results and confident young women ready for competitive courses in medicine, law, engineering, and the arts.
3. Academic Excellence Meets Real Independence
We understand that Sixth Form is a bridge — between school and the adult world.
That’s why our students enjoy the independence of private study, enrichment opportunities, and leadership roles, alongside expert support in managing workload and wellbeing.
They’re treated as young adults — trusted to make decisions, but always supported if they need guidance.
That balance between independence and care is something larger institutions can struggle to maintain.
4. Real-World Preparation Isn’t About Mixed Classes
One of the biggest misconceptions is that girls’ schools are somehow “less realistic.”
In fact, girls who study at all-girls Sixth Forms often report feeling more ready for university and work because they’ve learned to lead and speak up without social pressure or comparison.
They enter co-ed environments comfortable in their own skin — and that makes all the difference.
As one of our recent alumnae put it:
“At Leicester High, I learned to speak up. When I went to university, that confidence stayed with me - I didn’t have to learn it all over again.”
5. A Community That Feels Like Family
Bigger schools can mean more faces — but not necessarily more belonging.
At LHS, our Sixth Form is a close-knit community where every girl is valued. Staff know when someone needs encouragement, when to challenge, and when to listen.
This atmosphere allows girls to focus on what truly matters: achieving their potential, forming lifelong friendships, and growing into capable, self-assured young women.
6. Life Beyond LHS
Our Sixth Formers leave us with far more than excellent grades. They leave with leadership experience, self-belief, and the confidence to navigate any environment — whether at university, in the workplace, or beyond.
Many stay in touch long after they’ve left, mentoring younger students and returning to share their journeys.
That’s what “real-world preparation” looks like — not being one of hundreds, but being known, nurtured, and empowered.
7. Big Isn’t Always Better
So, is a bigger, mixed Sixth Form better preparation for the real world?
We don’t believe so.
At Leicester High School for Girls, we prepare students for the world not by replicating it, but by equipping them to stand out in it.