Candidates will usually need a minimum of six or more B grades at GCSE and at least grade C in English Language and Mathematics. Most students will have A or A* grades at GCSE in the subjects that they wish to continue at AS Level. Students will also be required to achieve good grades in related subjects, reflecting the skills required for success on the new courses. A grade C at GCSE is not a suitable basis for many AS courses; that said, every student will be considered individually and assessed as a potential Sixth Form candidate on his or her own merits.
Decisions about entry to the Sixth Form are never based solely on a student’s academic profile. Before offering a place, my colleagues and I also consider an individual’s contribution to school life, behavioural record and ability to benefit from two years of study in our unique environment. A strong commitment to sport, drama, art or an extra curricular pursuit, such as participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, are weighed in the balance alongside work ethic, progress and the cheerful good manners which are the hallmark of a successful Harrodian Sixth Former.
My colleagues and I shall be paying great attention to the above factors and I will be writing to parents of Year 10 students to offer places in the Sixth Form for September 2011 after their internal examinations next June.
From 2011 external applicants to the Sixth Form, in addition to the above requirements and excellent references, will be invited for interview with the Head of Sixth Form and me. During that visit candidates will be required to write an essay on a subject to be presented on the day.
Dr A Parmley
Head of Seniors
On Saturday 6th June 2009, the Harrodian School celebrated its 15th anniversary with a Charity Summer Ball. The event was organised and hosted by a dedicated committee of four parents together with the Harrodian School Parent's Association. The occasion also marked ten years of dynamic and inspiring leadership by the Headmaster, James Hooke and the Principal, Peter Thomson. 
During the Spring half term 24 children and 4 teachers from the senior school embarked on another China adventure. The itinerary took in the modern delights of Shanghai, Xian, the Ancient capital of China, where we were amazed at the sight of the Terracotta Warriors dating back to 210BCE, and the beautiful Buddhist Wild Goose Pagoda.