Why Choose Us

Outstanding learning and teaching and high expectations at Alice Smith lead to excellent academic outcomes. 

• 49% achieved A*- A grades at A Level
• 71% A* - B grades
• 94% of students are at universities globally

The Alice Smith Experience adds on average half a grade to all students. Alice Smith’s value added was 0.30 for our A level students and 0.81 for our (I)GCSE students in 2024.

• You can choose from 25 different A level subjects and add to them with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The EPQ offers you the opportunity to develop your independent study, research and presentation skills and is great preparation for university.
• You will  have many opportunities to meet, listen and speak with admission tutors from the world’s leading universities. Each year, over 50 universities visit including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and King’s College London (UCL) from the UK as well as internationally renowned institutions such as Hong Kong University (HKU), the University of Queensland from Australia and the University of Waterloo from Canada.

Our Sixth Form Learning Centre, is specially designed to create an environment to support and encourage independent learning, peer collaboration and provide continuity from secondary school to higher education.

• Our highly structured, comprehensive and personalised Higher Education Programme ensures we identify your  interests, strengths and concerns in order to support you individually to meet your future ambitions.
• Student wellbeing is at the forefront of any student’s experience and you will engage in our ACHIEVE programme which offers opportunities for mentoring, counselling and personal development.

The diversity of our student body is enhanced further through our scholarship programmes. Students from local and international schools come into the Sixth Form on academic merit, thus promoting our celebration of academic curiosity and achievement.

• Our extensive extra-curricular and wider learning programme provides you with the challenge and opportunity for leadership, service and character development. With over 100 clubs and activities, including Model United Nations (MUN), the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and STEM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths).
• Success at both local and international level through our sporting programmes brings students together as part of a strong community. Students develop leadership, sportsmanship and camaraderie.
• Through our community links, you will get the opportunity to  work with others from different backgrounds. Our students provide academic, social and language support to students of their own age. This community minded approach to service learning helps our students make a difference to others and themselves.