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SIXTH FORM
Lancaster Royal
Grammar School
State Day and Boarding School for Boys Aged 11 to 18
Coeducational Sixth Form
CHALLENGE CHOOSE CONTRIBUTE CARE
Be your best Pick from over 20 courses Get involved Feel supported
My son got 4 A* in the A-level exams, and
he succeeded in being admitted to Imperial
College studying Physics. I have to show
my gratitude to your care and guidance for
his two years studying and boarding life.
Lancaster Royal Grammar School is really a
great school and the boarding house is really
a great experience.
Boarding parent
The flexible and innovative response of LRGS to the
challenges we are encountering has been brilliant. The
support that our daughter has received both from a pastoral
and academic perspective has been fantastic. Her Sixth Form, Form
and subject teachers have showed a true interest and understanding
of how she is managing from an academic but also a personal
perspective and have gone above and beyond.
Parent
Welcome
Life in the Sixth Form is different!
The moment when you step up
from GCSEs to Sixth Form study
is one of the most exciting times
in your school career.
Our Sixth Form is all about challenge, in clubs, societies, sport, music, drama
choice and care – whether you are or much else besides. Get involved! The
considering LRGS for the first time, with school is small enough for us to know
us already in Year 11, or looking at the you well, and we will guide you as you
special opportunities of boarding. You will start to shape your future.
develop academically as you dig deep
into your chosen A-level subjects. You Our overarching Sixth Form aim is to
have much more freedom about how encourage and support you as you
and where to use your time, and we will step out towards independence and
help you use it wisely! responsibility.
The LRGS Sixth Form is full of I hope that you will join us for the
opportunities to contribute outside the journey ahead.
classroom, and we will look to you to
volunteer, mentor and lead – whether Headmaster Dr Chris Pyle
Praesis ut Prosis 3
Deputy Head Travis, Deputy Head Poppy, Head of School Tom, Deputy Head Clement
Head of School 2021
Welcome to LRGS! I hope that this is the beginning of an As a member of the LRGS community, you are never
exciting journey for each and every one of you. The Sixth alone. Whether you have been with us since Year 7 or
Form at LRGS offers the perfect blend of stimulation and are joining us for the first time in Year 12, the leadership
challenge whilst enveloping you in a warm environment team is here to support you. Our school motto, Praesis
with a strong sense of community. The support network ut prosis, has never been more important or relevant to
that provided our early years at the school with strength us as we look at how we can work together as a team to
and stability continues into the Sixth Form as we learn serve you best as you embark on your Sixth Form journey.
to become more independent and self-motivated. We
I also want to share with you just how much fun it is to
begin to take our place within the network that shaped us
be a member of LRGS and what a wealth of opportunity
and held us firm and, as members of the Sixth Form, we
is waiting for you: in lessons, out on the sports field and in
are proud to be able to offer reassurance and stability to
the huge array of extra-curricular activities that the school
others.
provides. As I begin my final year at LRGS, I am increasingly
aware of how fortunate I have been to be a member of
this community.
Head of School, Tom.
Sixth Form Team
We have now welcomed around 100 girls from a
wide range of local, national and international schools
to join our thriving co-educational Sixth Form. After
the disruption caused by the pandemic, it is great to
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see the Sixth Form Centre filled with life as pupils
from all backgrounds work and socialise together
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We’re confident that the range of subject choices, achieve at this level is, in part, due to the outstanding
teacher specialisms, facilities, opportunities, and sense levels of pastoral support that our Sixth Form team
of community will suit what you’re looking for in your provides and to the mutually respectful relationships
Sixth Form studies. Whether you are a new or returning that exist between students and staff. We have a terrific
student, LRGS will offer you the perfect blend of teacher, tutor and admin team that will stretch and
challenge and support. support you every step of the way through your two
years with us.
We will challenge you to achieve your very best at an
academic level; to get actively involved in leading within We are very proud of the welcoming, friendly and
the school and the local community; and to excel in your nurturing environment of our Sixth Form and we’re
diverse extracurricular pursuits. Success breeds success, confident that you’ll find our Sixth Form to be a special
and it is normal here for pupils to have high aspirations place to learn, grow and be inspired.
and to strive for excellence. That our Sixth Formers can Head of Sixth Form Sarah Haigh
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Academic Values
Consistently placed amongst the top state
schools in the country and one of the leading
state boarding schools in the UK. “Outstanding Teaching” Ofsted
Students achieved A and A* grades in more than 62% of all the exams that they sat.
As a lover of history and culture, there there really is something for everyone
have been so many extracurricular to thrive.
opportunities on offer through the
Since joining LRGS, setting up French
History department. In debating broad
society for younger years has been a
subjects ranging from Israel-Palestine
great way to get to know more people
to Scottish nationalism, I have been
and enabled me to give back to school
able to explore vast areas of study I
while sharing my passion for languages.
otherwise wouldn’t have.
As I wish to study French and Italian at
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Through my involvement with university, the support I have received
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Parallel Histories, I have worked from my teachers in the process has
as a mentor for ex women veterans, made me all the more
which has given me invaluable skills I certain that I made a great
believe are transferable within all future decision joining LRGS for
employment. Having also been involved Sixth Form.
Studying: French, History, Philosophy with netball and rugby, I have found
“The quality of care and guidance is outstanding” Ofsted
We pride ourselves on our academic achievements, We expect our Sixth Formers to learn to work
which have always been consistently high. We expect independently to build on what they have been
three-quarters of our A-level results to be at A*, studying in lessons, for example by doing extra
A or B grade. Almost all of our leavers go on to reading and research and finding practical ways
university with up to 15 each year to Oxford and of applying their knowledge and skills. Sixth Form
Cambridge. This level of excellence is born out of students are also highly involved in leading the
an unrivalled level of commitment from staff and school and have a positive impact on the younger
pupils. Our staff ’s passion for their subject has a pupils. They play an active part in every aspect of
contagious effect on our pupils. Our students are school life, including societies, music, drama, clubs
highly motivated but also know how to combine and sport. Many of them like to work with younger
their studies with a sense of fun and adventure and pupils in a mentoring or coaching role, ensuring that
keep a healthy work-life balance. relationships are particularly strong.
Choose A significant number will also be awarded prefect
At LRGS we try to allow pupils to do the status, allowing them opportunities to develop their
combination of subjects of their choosing. leadership skills further. We value the contribution
of our Sixth Formers in the day-to-day running of
You will be asked to choose three subjects to study
the school and we believe that they learn a lot and
at A-level but four will still be available for some
enhance their own skill set by putting themselves in
students.
positions of responsibility
It is generally advisable to choose the subjects that
interest you the most, and that you most enjoy
Care
One aspect of LRGS life that shines through when
working on, but you should also consider the way
pupils talk about their experiences as Sixth Formers,
your choices combine, and the future implications.
is the unending support offered at a pastoral level.
Choose from: All Sixth Formers start each day with their tutor
group and form tutor, who will usually also be one of
Ancient Greek Geography
their subject teachers and who will keep this pastoral
Art German
role for the full two years, meaning that the tutor
Biology History
knows each student in his or her form incredibly well.
Business Studies Latin
Each day will start with either a tutor period or an
Chemistry Mathematics
assembly.
Classical Civilisation* Music
Computer Science Photography Form tutors also offer general help and guidance
Design and Technology Physical Education with planning for life beyond school, and provide
Drama and Theatre Physics the student’s reference for employment or
Economics Politics* higher education, in close consultation with other
English Literature Religious Studies teachers and with the pupil. Students also have the
French (Philosophy and Ethics) opportunity to meet with our independent careers
Further Mathematics (only Spanish adviser Mrs Carol Hope.
available as a 4th A-level)
A number of teachers are trained to offer a listening
support service to pupils who may be experiencing
difficulties in or out of school. We also have a
School Nurse on site and a counsellor linked to the
school who pupils can meet with for an enhanced
counselling service. In addition, we work very closely
with our Learning Support team to ensure that we
*We’re planning to include these subjects in this
are doing everything we can to meet the individual
year’s curriculum offer
needs of pupils.
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The Sixth Form Centre
The Sixth Form Centre occupies the top and a second café. At break and lunchtimes, the cafés
bottom floors of Old School House. On the top become a meeting point, making it very easy to feel
floor, students have access to a large café as a social part of the school community. During lesson time,
learning space, as well as a quiet, well-equipped the cafés remain open and pupils can opt to study
study room. On the ground floor, there is a silent here in a relaxed, collaborative way over coffee.
supervised study room with access to a bank of At LRGS we believe in being forward thinking and
computers, a seminar room for visiting speakers innovative, whilst embracing our rich history and
and careers talks, a well-being meeting room and tradition: the best of the old and the new.
Throughout my time at LRGS so far, I At LRGS I have been unlimited in the
have had such an enjoyable experience pursuit of my other interests, including
and have felt completely immersed both sport and music.
within the school and its wide range
Furthermore, the availability of
of activities from the Medical Society
resources and guidance, combined with
to girls Rugby (which I had never tried
a warm, nurturing environment, have
prior to attending the school). The
been instrumental in my transition to
excellent teaching and staff have been
A-levels being a smooth and positive
so useful and I’m sure they will prove
experience.”
to be an immense asset in realising /
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achieving my ambition of attending
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Studying: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics
“We wish to thank you all for the way you have handled this crisis, while keeping our children happy,
safe, well and motivated. The leadership team has been inspirational to us all.” Parent
As a new Sixth Form pupil at LRGS, besides my A-levels and sport.
my first impression of this school
But what inspires me most are the
was not in the classroom, but in the
various leadership opportunities,
boarding house. I can say with full
encouraging me to become
confidence that the level of pastoral
independent and to make the most of
care is unparalleled to what I have ever
my two years as a Sixth Former, which
received before. The staff are genuinely
is quite fittingly encapsulated by the
kind and have helped me find my feet
motto of this school, ‘Praesis ut prosis’
in what would otherwise be a daunting
(Lead in order to serve).
environment for me. In the space of
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only a week, I already feel like my As a new Sixth Form pupil at LRGS,
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boarding house is ‘home from home’. I have had a great first impression about
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Sixth Form life at this school, and I’d
As an aspiring medic, I am pleased to
highly encourage coming here for
find out that LRGS has its own Medical
Sixth Form.
Society (MedSoc). As a cricketer,
Studying: Biology, Chemistry, Physics LRGS provide excellent facilities and
opportunities for cricket. Moreover, the
whole host of extracurricular activities
have helped me meet new people and
instigate new passions and interests
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Extended Project Qualification is leading an Erasmus+ project to develop an
The EPQ is an additional qualification that students internationally recognised Careers Award entitled
can opt to do at Sixth Form. It provides an the EntreComp Certificate, which is endorsed
opportunity for you to extend your abilities beyond by Lancaster University. The certificate accredits
the A-level syllabus and to stand out and prepare the entrepreneurial skills experienced by our
for university or your future career. It can also be students through their enrichment activities. The
used to earn extra UCAS points, being worth the 15 entrepreneurial competencies included in the
equivalent of half an A-level. EntreComp Framework are cited by employers as
essential workplace skills. The aim of the EntreComp
The EPQ is an excellent way of stretching your Certificate is to develop responsible young adults
knowledge and understanding of an area that you who will add value to society.
feel passionately about and to show your ambition to
study at a higher level and with more independence. Clubs and Societies
Employability Many clubs, societies and events occur in lunchtimes
It is important to us that we equip our Sixth or after school, and numerous trips and expeditions
Form students not just with excellent academic take place at weekends and during school
qualifications but also with the necessary skills to holidays. There are games and activity sessions on
make them competitive in the jobs market. Wednesday afternoons. There are always exciting
opportunities on offer to suit all personalities and
Our award-winning Praesis ut Prosis Award seeks to
interests.
embody the school motto (Lead In Order To Serve),
encouraging students to lead and serve within the Lancaster Royal Grammar School is one of the top
school and wider community. In preparation for Post- sporting schools in the North of England. Former
18 options, the Praesis ut Prosis Award recognises, pupils include: Brian Ashton, England’s Head Coach
develops and enhances experience and achievement at the 2007 Rugby World Cup; Olympic cycling
in a work-related environment through a variety champion Jason Queally and fellow Olympic gold
of activities including work experience, community medallist Scott Durant, who learned to row at
volunteering, in-school service and careers LRGS. Extra-curricular drama flourishes and recent
workshops. productions and large-scale musicals have included
Strolling with Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Les
In addition to the Praesis ut Prosis Award, LRGS
Miserables and Kiss Me Kate
Choosing to study at LRGS Sixth Form However, the LRGS Sixth Form isn’t just
was an incredibly easy decision for me about academic performance – one of
due to its unique pupil-driven approach the main aims of the Sixth Form is to
to all matters of school life, whether help students to become well-rounded,
that be academic studies, student motivated and interesting people. In
facilities or extracurricular activities. I this respect, I believe that the school
am very proud to be a part of the LRGS offers many invaluable opportunities
community. outside the classroom. I’ve been part
of the LRGS Boat Club for a couple
The standard of teaching at LRGS is
of years and I’ve enjoyed every
nothing short of exceptional. Every
moment of it, from nearly capsizing to
teacher goes the extra mile to make
competing in the annual regatta. I am
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their lessons informative, varied and
also very excited about getting involved
challenging. They always support their
er
in the Parallel Histories project, a
students and allow them to fully realise
unique opportunity to examine the
their goals and ambitions. My teachers
Israeli-Palestinian conflict from both
have inspired me to explore my subjects
perspectives as well as develop key
in great detail and broaden my view
debating skills.
Studying: Economics, Maths, of the world. I have no doubt that
Further Maths, Physics pupils who choose the Sixth Form will
thoroughly enjoy their courses and be
fully prepared for whatever career they
want to pursue.“The range of extracurricular activities is extremely impressive”Ofsted
Admissions not be tested or interviewed for entry to LRGS
Sixth Form. You just need to complete the online
To join our Sixth Form, we ask for the equivalent form available on our website and we will then
of six GCSEs at grade 6 or above, with at least stay in regular contact with you to help you
a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. prepare for your move to LRGS, for example, by
Students need a minimum of a grade 6 in any inviting you in for transition days.
subject to be taken to A-level and a minimum of a
grade 7 is required for A-level Mathematics. Further Bursaries
Mathematics is available as a fourth A-level and The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a nationally funded
requires a grade 8 at GCSE Mathematics. Students scheme for expenses during the current academic
who would like to study four A-levels must achieve year, which assists young people who may struggle
at least five grade 8s at GCSE. However, if some of financially to stay in full time education. For eligible
your courses are not GCSEs and you are uncertain students the fund can help towards essential
if you will qualify, do ask us. educational related costs such as travel to school,
equipment, books, essential trips and attending
Applications for entry to the Sixth Form are
university/job interviews.
accepted at any time of the year, but the deadline
for course choices is the end of January 2022 for
September 2022 entry. Later applications can be
If you have any enquiries please contact: Mrs
considered, but some combinations of subjects may
C Haywood on 01524 580600 or via email:
no longer be possible.
chaywood@lrgs.org.uk
Pupils applying to us from other schools will
Boarding
We welcome applications from boys and girls as leaders amongst their peers, with high personal
into boarding. Boarding applications should also standards of behaviour and motivation. They will
be made via our website, please visit the Sixth serve as excellent role models to pupils and act as
Form Admissions page and click on Sixth Form ambassadors of LRGS to the wider community.
Application Form. Boarding at Sixth Form is great
preparation for university. We offer full boarding
and flexible boarding for those who wish to We will make up to three awards and each
return home at the weekend. We can occasionally application will be considered as to which will
accommodate short term stays in Boarding, please make the most valued contribution to the school
contact Mrs Emma Jones for further information on community. The award represents a £1500 per year,
the various boarding options on 01524 580632 or or £500 per term, reduction in boarding fees and
by email: ejones@lrgs.org.uk will apply for both years subject to a satisfactory
performance review. Further information, including
Boarding Scholarships the entry criteria and how to apply, can be found on
The values central to Lancaster Royal Grammar our website. The deadline for applying for a Boarding
School are those of academic and extra-curricular Scholarship is 17 December 2021.
excellence and opportunity, within a diverse and
tolerant community: these form the best possible If you have any enquiries, please contact:
foundation for future life. This is why we are excited Emma Jones on 01524 580632 or via email:
to be in a position to offer boarding scholarships to ejones@lrgs.uk
pupils who can achieve at the highest level. We are
looking for students who show excellent promise
11A-level Art & Design
(Fine Art)
A-level Art students must not only seek to develop their lectures throughout the year. Students will be guided in
own powers of perception and extend the ways in which practical techniques and are expected to continue working
they create visual works; they must also be prepared to practically outside lesson time. Great importance is attached
to seeing art at first hand in galleries and museums. The Art
engage fully with the study of Art as a form of cultural
Department has run trips for sixth form artists to galleries in
discourse and students are fully involved with developing a
London, Edinburgh and Liverpool. Conditions permitting we
body of practical work, informed by art-historical and other
will continue to do so.
pertinent sources.
What can Art lead to?
Among much else, study of Art at this level:
A-level Art is an important subject for pupils wanting to
• promotes creativity and lateral thinking;
pursue a career in Architecture, Fine Art, Photography,
• enhances the ability to communicate through visual means; Advertising, Web Design, Graphic/Product Design, Fashion,
• makes pupils more technically adept Theatre, the History of Art and conservational/curatorial
fields. It is also a very good subject for broadening
• encourages pupils to analyse
perspectives and seeing the world, in a general sense, with
• makes pupils more culturally aware. greater insight.
In the UK economy, the Creative Sector (underpinned by
visual artists) is the second only to the Financial Sector as a
Exam board: AQA
generator of income for the Exchequer.
Contact: Mr C Bagnold, Head of Department
What are lessons like? cbagnold@lrgs.org.uk
Much of the learning at A-level takes place through Twitter: @LRGSArt
individual tuition. Students will receive several art historical
Lancaster Royal
Grammar School
State Day and Boarding School for Boys Aged 11 to 18
Coeducational Sixth Form
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lrgs.org.uk @LRGSLancaster /LancasterRoyalGrammarSchool
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number: 07469330. Registered Office: Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster LA1 3EFA-level Biology
The Biology course at LRGS is very popular, and students “I have just finished my degree and have graduated with a
are taught by a team of experienced, knowledgeable and first in biology from Imperial College London. I owe a huge
supportive teachers. Students are taught in well-equipped amount of this to your help and support throughout my
labs and carry out a lot of practical work. The students time at LRGS in laying the foundations for me in biology
are entered in national subject competitions such as the and helping light that spark for me to continue to study it.
Olympiad where considerable success has been achieved. Without it I really wouldn’t have got anywhere near where I
have.” Former A-level student.
Students study in depth various topics including: Bio-
molecules, cells, how organisms exchange substances
with their environment and genetic information, variation
Exam board: AQA
and relationships between organisms. They also research
Contact: Mr J Millatt, Head of Department
how energy transfers in and between organisms, how
organisms respond to changes in their internal and external
Twitter: @LRGSBiology
environments and genetics, populations, evolution and jmillatt@lrgs.org.uk
ecosystems.
What can Biology lead to?
A-level Biology is a requirement for university courses in
medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, forensic science,
environmental science, sport and physiology, conservation,
genetics, zoology, food science and technology, laboratory
work, environment and health and other medically related
degrees. It also provides a useful background to a wide
variety of higher education courses.
Lancaster Royal
Grammar School
State Day and Boarding School for Boys Aged 11 to 18
Coeducational Sixth Form
SIXTH FORM
lrgs.org.uk @LRGSLancaster /LancasterRoyalGrammarSchool
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number: 07469330.
Registered Office: Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster LA1 3EFA-level Chemistry
There are three major areas of Chemistry: Physical, Inorganic What can Chemistry lead to?
and Organic. Overarching these is the practical aspect of
Chemistry and chemical engineering are traditional career
Chemistry. The Chemistry department is at the forefront
routes but others find their way into: medicine, veterinary
of bringing a wide variety of teaching and learning styles into
science, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, ecology,
the learning experience. On average, one double lesson per
pharmacy, pharmacology, oceanography, biotechnology,
week is devoted to practical work. The theory lessons might
materials science, metallurgy, engineering, agriculture.
involve some traditional teacher-led learning and note-taking
but could just as likely involve some internet activity or These are all probably fairly obvious but did you know that
group work. Independent and inter-dependent learning is there is a surprisingly high correlation between Chemistry
encouraged. Chemistry is one of the most popular subjects and Accountancy?
in the school and we usually have over 60 Lower Sixth
students.
Exam board: AQA
The Royal Society of Chemistry organises the Chemistry
Contact: Mr D King MA(Oxon)
Olympiad and a number of students from LRGS prepare for
Head of Department
and take part in the competition each year.
dking@lrgs.org.uk
We have had a number of successful visits from speakers Twitter: @LRGSChemistry
from universities and elsewhere. Recent topics have included
‘Atmospheric Chemistry’ and ‘The Chemistry of Smell’.
Lancaster Royal
Grammar School
State Day and Boarding School for Boys Aged 11 to 18
Coeducational Sixth Form
SIXTH FORM
lrgs.org.uk @LRGSLancaster /LancasterRoyalGrammarSchool
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number: 07469330. Registered Office: Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster LA1 3EFA-level Latin/Greek
LRGS is unusual (particularly in the North West) in offering Trips
both Latin and Ancient Greek to A-level. At A-level students
The Classics department regularly runs trips, both in the
continue to develop the language skills they have already
UK and abroad. There are annual trips to the Newcastle
built at GCSE. This includes the opportunity to study prose
Classics Conference and the British Museum and to watch
composition (writing in Latin/Greek) although this is optional
a Greek play in translation. Every other year, the students
in the final exam. By the end of two years you will be able
travel to Rome and the Bay of Naples, Sicily or mainland
to translate real unedited ancient authors with confidence
Greece to visit the archaeological sites which are so central
and will have developed a sophisticated understanding of
to the study of Latin and Ancient Greek.
grammar and linguistic structures.
What can Classics lead to?
You will study four texts over the two years of the A-level,
which will be a mixture of history, poetry and political Latin and Greek have been combined with pretty much
speeches. This will allow you to develop a lasting interest every combination of A-levels over the past few years. We
in, and enthusiasm for, the literary, historical and cultural have had students wishing to pursue modern languages,
features of the ancient world. history, computer science, mathematics and medicine
(veterinary and human) as well as classics and linguistics.
Small teaching groups enable a discursive approach where
Our students frequently go on to study at Oxbridge and
everyone is expected to contribute to lessons. If you can
other top universities.
think, reason, analyse, compare, argue, justify, defend, criticise,
ask, answer, listen and remember you will enjoy Latin/Greek “Latin lessons have been a genuine highlight of my time at
lessons and learn a huge amount from them. LRGS, rewarding in more ways than I could have imagined.”
Former A-level student.
Assessment
The assessment consists of four written exams (no
coursework): Exam board: OCR
Contact: Miss R Pettit, Head of Department
• Unseen Translation • Prose Literature
rpettit@lrgs.org.uk
• Prose Composition or • Verse Literature
Comprehension
Lancaster Royal
Grammar School
State Day and Boarding School for Boys Aged 11 to 18
Coeducational Sixth Form
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lrgs.org.uk @LRGSLancaster /LancasterRoyalGrammarSchool
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number: 07469330.
Registered Office: Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster LA1 3EFA-level Classical Civilisation
This course is all about the Greeks and the Romans and Culture and Arts Belief and Ideas
their world. No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required Greek Theatre Greek Religion
and all sources are read in English! You will develop an Imperial Image Love and Relationships
understanding, appreciation and knowledge of the Greeks Invention of the Barbarian Politics of the Late Republic
and Romans through their buildings, art, poetry, plays and Greek Art Democracy and the
philosophy. Athenians
Critical analysis and evaluation of written and visual sources Trips
form a key part of the course and of the exams. You will
learn to use a range of appropriate evidence to formulate There are annual trips to the Newcastle Classics
coherent arguments and evidence based judgements. Conference and the British Museum and to watch a Greek
play in translation. Every other year, the students travel to
Classical Civilisation is about the whole of ancient society. Rome and the Bay of Naples, Sicily or mainland Greece
It therefore combines elements of history, geography, to visit the archaeological sites which are so central to the
english, art, archaeology, philosophy, politics, sociology and study of Latin and Ancient Greek.
economics. If you have enjoyed reading about myths and
legends, if you have an interest in ancient history, if you want What can Classics lead to?
to engage with artefacts rather than just written sources, this Classical Civilisation is a well-regarded humanities subject.
could be the course for you. You must enjoy reading and be Students go on to study a wide range of things at university
prepared to write short essays! from history and politics to sciences and mathematics as
Assessment The assessment consists of three written well as classics itself.
exams (no coursework).
• The World of the Hero • Two further modules, Exam board: OCR
(which focuses on the one from each of the Contact: Miss R Pettit, Head of Department
epics of Homer and groups below: rpettit@lrgs.org.uk
Virgil)
Lancaster Royal
Grammar School
State Day and Boarding School for Boys Aged 11 to 18
Coeducational Sixth Form
SIXTH FORM
lrgs.org.uk @LRGSLancaster /LancasterRoyalGrammarSchool
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: A Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number: 07469330.
Registered Office: Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster LA1 3EFA-level Computer Science
A-level Computer Science What topics are covered?
Computing is a subject that increasingly underpins all other For a full list of topics covered, visit the AQA website and
subject areas. Universities and employers routinely demand search for course 7517. But here are some of the topics:
coding skills for seemingly unrelated subject areas. Computing
• Programming
is a fast moving and highly topical subject. Computing
• Database design and normalisation
promotes logical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Networks and the internet
What are lessons like? • Data representation, including binary
• Systems architecture (how does a processor work)
Computing lessons contain a mixture of practical coding and
• The stored program concept
theory based topics. A great deal of Computing involves
• Systems life cycle and consequences of Computing
problem solving and as such discussion is encouraged.
What can A-level Computing lead to?
Notes are taken digitally using OneNote to make it simple
to integrate examples of code into your notes. The classic computing route includes roles such as developer,
software engineer, electrical engineering, games developer, IT
What technologies will I use?
consultant, database administrator, business analyst.
Most of our programming will be completed in the Python.
However many other disciplines are now reliant upon the
It is free to use and easy to install at home. It is also a
various aspects of computing. Even seemingly unrelated
language which is gaining ever more traction in industry.
areas like Molecular Biology have become heavily dependent
We will dip into other languages for parts of the course,
upon Computing.
for example SQL, Prolog, SML and PHP, mainly to exemplify
other paradigms.
Each workstation is equipped with a fully networked Exam board: AQA
Raspberry Pi Model 3B. The possibilities are endless with Contact: Mr G Hamilton, Head of Computing
these devices, particularly for the Non Exam Assessment Task. Email: ghamilton@lrgs.org.uk
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Drama & Theatre
Drama and Theatre is an exciting option that combines What can Drama and Theatre lead to?
the creation, practice and appreciation of live theatre. It
Students go on to drama schools as well as English, Theatre
gives students an opportunity to develop their creativity,
Studies and Media degree courses at a range of universities.
confidence and communication skills through live
More recently pupils have used Drama and Theatre
performance, critical review, text analysis and focused
as a facilitating subject in Law, Business and Medicine.
research.
“My highlight of the year was directing and producing a
Usually, there are regular theatre trips and in recent years performance of Lord of the Flies with a group of thirteen
students have visited The Globe and The National Theatre. In Year 10 boys. Working on everything from scripting to fight
2020, the department ran a three-day trip to London which choreography, sound design to venue booking, I was able
included watching performances of Wicked and The Woman to work with my company to produce the professional
in Black. Regular trips are also run to The Bolton Octagon, standard of performance I wanted ” A-level student.
The Manchester Royal Exchange, The Lowry Theatre, and “Working on Mojo was a challenging but thoroughly
more locally at The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster. rewarding period. To create a production that encapsulated
Butterworth’s unique style in such a short space of time
The department holds a Drama Club for Years 7 and 8
required dedication from every cast member. Dedication
which is run by the A-level students and this leads into the
that everyone was willing to give thanks to the open and
annual junior productions which are staged at Christmas
creative atmosphere that was maintained throughout the
and directed entirely by the Sixth Form. A-level students will
rehearsal process. Working on Mojo pushed me as an actor
have the opportunity to be involved in a theatre production
and allowed me to discover and develop more interesting
during their two years studying Theatre Studies. Over
ways to embody characters”. A-level student.
the past two years opportunities have included ‘Strolling
with Shakespeare’, an outdoor promenade production
showcasing Shakespeare’s wonderful plays and sonnets and Exam board: Edexcel
a two-night run of ‘Twelfth Night’ in The Round space at The Contact: Mrs S Owens, Head of Department
Dukes Theatre. Past productions also include; Les Misérables, sowens@lrgs.org.uk
Kiss Me, Kate and Cabaret.
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Economics is a well-regarded and interesting A-level. It Economics is a flourishing department at LRGS. There are
doesn’t matter if you haven’t studied Economics before. 46 students in the Upper Sixth and our results are excellent.
You will tend to have an interest in current affairs and it is The department teaching staff are very experienced and a
suggested that a Grade 7 (minimum) at GCSE Mathematics number of students get into Oxbridge economics related
and English would be very useful. courses. Economics is a demanding and fun A-level!
Pupils will learn to become critical thinkers and be able “The course is demanding but great fun. I can actually
to review current economic policy. Economics is the right understand the economic news now!” Sixth Form student.
subject for you if you enjoy: Debating economic issues such
There are plenty of extra-curricular opportunities for our
as inequality, immigration and pay in the NHS, using and
young economists. We have entered the Bank of England
interpreting data, discussing alternative policy options and
Target 2.0 and won both the district and regional finals. The
keeping up to date with national and international trends.
department also hosts regular guest speakers. Recently this
“Economics is a great subject for those with questioning
has included an Investment Bank recruiter, interview skills
minds, curious about what goes on around them.” L Rock,
specialist, an oil and gas executive and a director from one
News Editor, The Observer
of the UK’s largest recycling companies. The department
What will I learn? was also recently awarded the EBEA Quality Mark. This
recognised the high standard of teaching and opportunities
Economics is broadly split between micro and
given to pupils of Economics.
macroeconomics. Topics include: strategies to reduce
unemployment, are monopolies bad? Should we impose
tariffs on imports? Should a firm increase its prices?
Exam board: Edexcel (specification A)
How is economics examined? Contact: Mr R Wareing, Head of Department
Three external exams at the end of the two year course. rwareing@lrgs.org.uk
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Literature
Students who respond well to new ideas, embrace and Marxist theory and as well as post-colonialism and
challenging texts and enjoy lively classroom discussions eco-criticism. This is really an excellent chance to not only
thrive at this school. We are passionate about our subject in pursue current interests but also to develop a passion for
the English department and are still excited about reading almost any aspect of the subject. We continue to serve our
and teaching texts ranging from classic to contemporary students well in terms of results and are rated highly on
literature. We firmly believe it’s important that you enjoy value added measures. Not only do we encourage students
and appreciate Literature, develop your own views to thrive academically, but the English department has strong
and responses as well as improve your technical and links with the school’s senior debating society which dates
analytical skills. We’ll help you refine your skills of analysis back to the early twentieth century and is still going strong –
and interpretation so that you can express yourself in a even taking place over Microsoft Teams during lockdown! In
structured and thoughtful manner. We want you to consider, addition, the students who run the Literature Society enjoy
debate and explore the thoughts of some of the greatest numerous theatre visits, as well as talks from guest speakers
writers ever to put pen to paper, fingers to keyboards, but, including writers and academics. We are very much looking
above all, we want you to think for yourselves. forward to continuing with these events in person this year
with audiences from both year groups and watching them
The course encourages the study of a wide range of texts
grow and flourish after a period of disruption. Hopefully we
from comedy to tragedy and everything in between. The
will also be able to reprise the Sixth From Literature trip for
specification includes crime writing or an option to focus on
students on this course.
texts that delve into political and social protest so there’s
plenty there for an inquisitive and enquiring mind. On top
of this, the “Theory and Independence Unit” allows you
to explore your own choice of texts alongside a “Critical
Anthology” which will open your eyes to thought-provoking
ideologies such as the more traditional areas like feminist
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Registered Office: Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster LA1 3EFWhat can English Literature lead to? “The teachers strike a perfect balance
English Literature opens up the opportunity to study a wide between guided learning and independent
range of courses at university and makes you an attractive
prospect to future employers who value the skills of analysis,
study.” “The staff are always open to any
clarity of expression and creative thinking. As well as English interpretation – as long as you can back it up.
and English Literature our students go on to university to
They encourage you to come up with your
study a variety of subjects including: Journalism, Economics,
Law, Languages, History, Divinity, Classics, Theatre, Art and own ideas about the text, and question those
Media Studies. Those who choose English Literature at this of others, which can only be positive, especially
school typically combine it with studying two or three of
the following: History, Philosophy, Business Management, when preparing for university level studies.”
Latin, Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Art, Music and Sixth Form pupil.
Geography. However, many also choose Literature as a
means of broadening their options and combine it with
Mathematics or the Sciences to make them stand out as
Exam Board: AQA Specification B
candidates for oversubscribed courses.
Contact: Miss S Mitchell, Head of Department
smitchell@lrgs.org.uk
Twitter: @LRGSEnglishA-level French
Students can expect to develop their language skills and What can French lead to?
will gain huge insight and knowledge of the country and its
Continuing to study languages at higher education and LRGS
culture. Lessons are varied, all happening in an encouraging,
has had considerable success with Oxbridge applications.
supportive, yet challenging environment, with experienced
and highly qualified teaching staff. Linguists are one of the most employable graduate
categories, leading to work in all kinds of different
You will study a genuine literary work such as Albert Camus’
areas – international business, law, management,
‘L’Etranger’, one of the great novels of the 20th century, and
marketing, publishing, journalism and living and
the work of a film director, principally Mathieu Kassovitz
working abroad.
and his ground-breaking film ‘La Haine’. Both of which will
take your language to another level, as well as giving you an “I really enjoy studying French at A-level because it has given
insight into two of the great masterpieces of modern social me the chance to immerse myself in a different culture,
criticism. especially when participating in the French Exchange, as well
as developing speaking skills which I have been able to use
All students have the opportunity to take part in the French
outside of school. Using classroom discussions to understand
exchange to Lyon. You will also gain significant contact with
current events and putting the skills you’ve learned into
native speakers in school through time spent with our
practical use is extremely gratifying and is why I want to
French assistant and also through our partnership with
continue studying French at university.”
Lancaster University’s Erasmus scheme, with visiting foreign
Former Sixth Form pupil.
students pairing up with our students for conversation
classes.
Exam board: AQA
A-level students lead a variety of modern language Contact: Mr A Hall, Head of Department
extracurricular clubs such as the Linguistics Society, MFL Film ahall@lrgs.org.uk
Club and compete in essay competitions with other schools.
Twitter: @LRGSmfl
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Further Mathematics
Further Mathematics is an A-level qualification which both external examiners for Pearson Edexcel. Historically the
broadens and deepens the material covered in A-level course has helped prepare numerous students for Oxbridge
Mathematics and they must be taken alongside each other. applications and other competitive university courses.
The new A-level has 50% prescribed Pure Mathematics
It is a very demanding course requiring a high degree of
content and the remainder can be selected from modules in
both algebraic and numerical skill. A grade 8 at GCSE is the
Mechanics, Statistics or more Pure Mathematics.
minimum entry requirement and those studying Maths and
Further Maths should be capable of studying four A-levels What can Further Mathematics lead to?
overall to maintain a broader academic experience in the
Many Further Mathematics students go on to University
sixth form.
courses which are ‘mathematically-rich’ such as Maths,
Further Mathematics qualifications are prestigious all types of Engineering, Physics, Computer Science and
and strongly welcomed by universities as students are Economics. At LRGS we encourage students to keep a
demonstrating a strong commitment to their studies. The breadth of subject knowledge which is why the Further
course is very suitable for anyone considering reading Maths, Maths course is typically for those mathematicians who are
Engineering, Computer Science or Physics at university, or studying four A-levels.
indeed, anyone who relishes an intellectual challenge. Due
“I enjoy the experience of being academically challenged
to its growth in popularity this qualification has become
each day and the satisfaction of solving something very
an expectation for several of the top ‘mathematically rich’
complicated” Former Sixth Form student.
degree courses in the country (including some engineering
courses). Those who are considering Medicine as a career
need to recognise that many medical schools will only Exam board: Pearson Edexcel
recognise Maths and Further Maths as one A-level (some
Contact: Mr R Mellon, Head of Department
recognise them as two).
rmellon@lrgs.org.uk
The LRGS Further Maths course is taught by a very Twitter: @LRGSMaths
experienced team of teachers, some of whom are also
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“Geography is a living, breathing subject, constantly adapting food and hazardous earth. A further component of A Level
itself to change. It is dynamic and relevant. For me geography is Geography is that all students carry out an independent
a great adventure with a purpose”. Michael Palin investigation into an area of particular interest to them, related
to any aspect of the specification. Field work is a vital element
Geography provokes and answers questions about the
natural and human worlds, using different scales of enquiry of the course and enables students to apply the theories learnt
to view them from different perspectives. It develops in the classroom to the real world.
knowledge of places and environments throughout the world, What can Geography lead to?
an understanding of maps, and a range of investigative and
Leading UK unversities have identified Geography as a very
problem-solving skills both inside and outside the classroom.
worthwhile subject to study. It can lead on to a great variety
As such, it prepares pupils for adult life and employment. It
of university courses and careers, from town planning to
is also an important link between natural and social sciences.
business management, environmental work to international
As pupils study Geography they encounter different societies
development. Geography’s position between science and social
and cultures.This helps them realise how nations rely on each
science, the skills developed and variety of issues covered help
other. It can inspire them to think about their own place in the
to prepare students for their next steps post A Level.
world, their values, and their rights and responsibilities to other
people and the environment.There are four units of study Geography Results
in the OCR A Level: Physical Systems, Human Interaction, 2019 A*-A 84.4%
Geographical Debates and Investigative Geography. Within
these topics we cover some of the most relevant geographical Exam Board: OCR:
themes of the 21st century including the earth’s life support Contact: Mr A Talks, Head of Department
systems, global migration and power and borders. Students are atalks@lrgs.org.uk
expected to gain an understanding of some of the key issues Twitter: @LRGSGeography
facing our planet: climate change, disease dilemmas, future of
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Studying German at A-level is an immensely rewarding involved in a number of clubs such as the Linguistics Society
challenge, allowing students to develop their cultural and the Foreign Film Club.
knowledge and linguistic skills. You will gain huge insight and
What can German lead to?
knowledge of the country and culture through a range of
topics, such as the digital world, TV, art, music, architecture, Many of our students continue to study languages at
politics and Berlin’s rich history and culture. You will also higher education. Whether on their own, or as part of an
study a film – ‘Das Leben der Anderen’ and the novel – ‘Der arts subjects combination, a business combination with an
Vorleser’, which not only enhance your language skills, but international element or to add diversity to a social scientific
also compliment your work on German history and society. or legal degree. Employers look for linguists not just for
their practical language skills, but their cognitive flexibility
With access to a vast amount of resources and with
and analytical skills. Indeed, linguists are one of the most
dedicated professionals to guide you, the tutoring in
employable graduate categories, leading to work in all kinds
languages at LRGS is very much personalised and dedicated
of different areas – international business, law, management,
to your needs. Whether it is through access to our online
marketing, publishing, engineering journalism and living and
resources or our self-produced topic-specific study booklets,
working abroad to name a few.
you will have everything you need to flourish and succeed in
your studies. “Small teaching groups gives us a great learning environment
which is tailored to our individual needs.” A-level student.
To give you the authentic experience, all of our Lower Sixth
students have the opportunity to take part in the German
exchange to Rendsburg. This will give you the opportunity Exam board: AQA
to immerse yourself in the language and culture, as well as
Contact: Mrs S Boak, Head of German
making friends and contacts which can last a lifetime.
sboak@lrgs.org.uk
A visit to Berlin complements our work on the capital’s Twitter: @LRGSmfl
history and culture. There is also the opportunity to get
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A successful modern economy needs well-qualified young We offer plenty of opportunity for Mathematics students to
mathematicians, engineers, scientists, economists and extend their scope and skills outside the curriculum by using
computer scientists. These fields all require a high level of the United Kingdom Maths Trust (UKMT) Senior Mentoring
mathematical skill. Mathematical ability is a priceless asset Scheme and preparing students to participate in both
and if you have it, make the most of it. individual and team mathematics competitions.
Studying Mathematics at LRGS guarantees you will be taught Are there any entry requirements?
by an experienced, successful department. September 2019
There is a minimum entry requirement of a Grade 7 at
will see the second intake into the new linear A-level course
GCSE Mathematics.
which follows on from the new 9-1 GCSE Maths in style
and content . Pure Mathematics forms the main part of the What can Mathematics lead to?
course and is taught alongside its applications in the fields of Many University courses are ‘mathematically-rich’ such as
Mechanics and Statistics. the Sciences, all types of Engineering, Computer Science,
Mathematics can be combined with many other subjects Economics, Accountancy and not forgetting Mathematics.
in the Sixth Form. The statistical content of the course A good A-level in Mathematics will be expected for entry
supports the study of Geography, Biology and Economics to these courses. It is also highly recommended for courses
among others. The mechanics content of the course is very such as Medicine and Veterinary Science to complement the
beneficial in support of Physics and covers the building Science A-levels.
blocks required for the study of Engineering. We strongly
encourage students to broaden the range of skills that they
will develop in the sixth form by studying Mathematics Exam board: Pearson Edexcel
alongside a language or a humanities subject in addition to Contact: Mr R Mellon, Head of Department
the traditional sciences. rmellon@lrgs.org.uk
Twitter: @LRGSMaths
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