Sixth Form Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
SST Maidstone’s Sixth Form curriculum offers students an ambitious, broad, and balanced choice with nearly 30 subjects, including core academic areas and modern specialisms such as Engineering, Computer Science, Health and Social Care, and more. The curriculum is designed to foster knowledgeable, innovative, and independent learners who are well-prepared for university, apprenticeship, or employment pathways.
Curriculum Philosophy
The Sixth Form curriculum at SST Maidstone is rooted in the school’s mission to cultivate passionate young people with skills to thrive in modern Britain and the global economy. While academic excellence remains essential, the programme emphasises character, leadership, and resilience, preparing students to meet the demands of a competitive 21st-century workforce.
Personal Development
The curriculum incorporates a rich Personal Development programme, challenging students to build organisation, communication, leadership, and resilience skills. This helps students become global-minded and considerate contributors to the school’s vibrant community.
Careers
SST Maidstone ensures that all students have access to outstanding careers education, making every pathway - whether university, apprenticeship, or direct employment - fully attainable. Careers support is embedded across the curriculum, and students receive guidance and information through tutor time sessions, one-to-one careers meetings, and regular workshops tailored to individual needs and ambitions.
A wide range of opportunities are available for students to explore and plan their futures. The school provides all students with access to Unifrog, a leading online careers platform covering higher education, apprenticeships, and employment options in the UK and abroad. This ensures that every SST Maidstone student, regardless of background or interest, can confidently aspire to and achieve their chosen next step after Sixth Form, fully supported by expert advice and a robust careers curriculum.