School day & support
Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form has an extended school day, with scholars expected to arrive by 8:20am and lessons finishing at 5pm (3:45pm on Fridays). This allows us scholars to partake in high quality super-curricular activities and subject support within the school day.
There are six periods in the school day, and five on a Friday, with Period 6 being used for super-curricular activities, enrichments, tuition, and sport. Scholars have five hours of lessons per subject, with the remaining periods being used for independent study, collaborative study, or other activities.
Scholars receive excellent pastoral support from their professional tutors, who lead our professional schools. There is one hour per day of professional school time, allowing scholars to receive guidance on both academic and pastoral matters.
By completing the full school day on our premises, scholars are emersed in the academic nature of A Level studies and are able to access the support of our expert teachers throughout the school day.
Professional schools
Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form scholars aspire to study in the most prestigious professions. We support this with a bespoke curriculum related to gaining admission to the most competitive university courses and the professions beyond. When accepted in to Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form, scholars apply to join one of our professional schools:
School of Arts & Social Sciences
School of Finance
School of Law
School of Medicine & Dentistry
School of STEM
The professional schools consist of a dedicated team of experts who support all scholars with the invaluable knowledge needed for competitive application and admissions processes.
Facilities/building
Mercia School opened its £20 million building in 2018, and we welcomed our inaugural Sixth Form cohort in September 2023. Occupying much of the top floor of the building, Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form is the metaphorical ‘jewel in the crown’ of Mercia School. Facilities are second to none and reflect the ethos of the sixth form, where both modern and traditional approaches act as a prerequisite for learning.
Facilities include:
- Library (Opening hours are 7.30am – 6pm)
- Protected study areas equipped with Chromebooks
- Silent study areas
- Rooftop terrace for collaborative study
- Bespoke sixth form catering service, run by our in-house chef
- State of the art gym and other impressive sports facilities
Scholars are integrated into the routine of the school and learn in a very safe and secure environment.
16-19 Bursary
The 16-19 Bursary Funds are paid by the Education & Schools Funding Agency (ESFA) to schools and colleges so that they may provide financial help to students whose access to, or completion of, education might be inhibited by limited financial resources. If you think you are eligible for a 16-19 Bursary, please make an application.
The Bursary 16+ application form can be accessed via our online portal.
Existing Year 12 scholars who wish to apply need to use the same Applicaa login details as those used to apply to and enrol with Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form.
Please fill out the form in detail, ensuring all sections are completed accurately. Do not forget to provide the necessary supporting evidence, such as proof of household income, benefit statements, or any other relevant financial documentation. This is essential to help determine allocation.
Applications for The Bursary 16+ open at the start of the academic year and close in October.
Travel
Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form is located on Carter Knowle Road in Sheffield, conveniently located between Ecclesall Road and Abbeydale Road, both of which have frequent bus services.
We welcome scholars from over 20 different previous schools, living as far away as Rotherham and Chesterfield.
We are accessible by public transport and are with a 30 minute drive of many local towns and villages. We are a sixth form for the city and wider region, and we welcome applications from around the local area.
Uniform
We are a sixth form with a uniform. Find out more about what is expected here.
We take pride in our school and our scholars, and we think it is important that is reflected in how our scholars look as they go about their studies. Our uniform is aimed at giving scholars a professional and purposeful outlook, reducing bullying by removing expensive branded items, and giving a sense of community and belonging. All scholars must wear clean, crisp uniform every day. Parents will be contacted if this is not the case.
Enrichment opportunities
We believe that the most successful scholars commit to embracing all that school has to offer them. The enrichment curriculum at Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form promotes pleasure and passion in learning outside the classroom.
All scholars take part and enjoy access to a wide range of new experiences and subjects, including:
- Robotics
- The Invictus newspaper editorial team
- Model UN
- ‘Big Questions’
- Driving theory
- Flight school
- Debating
- Sporting opportunities such as football, netball, and trampolining
