Sixth Form should be the best two years of your school life – at Rydal Penrhos, it will be. 

Welcome to the Rydal Penrhos School Sixth Form, North Wales’ premier destination for high-quality post-16 education.

As the leading independent school in the area, we offer an exceptional Sixth Form experience in a supportive, enriching environment.

As you begin to consider your plans for life after school, you want a Sixth Form environment that will recognise your individuality, and help you chart a course that is right for you.

At Rydal Penrhos, our approach is centred on the individual; providing each young person with the tools to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and a pathway to higher education or the world of work.

Why not learn more about our Sixth Form? Our Admissions team are always happy to help. 

Complete our Enquiry Form at the end of the page, or contact our Admissions team today at admissions@rydalpenrhos.com or 01492 530155. 

Rydal Penrhos Sixth Form in North Wales consistently delivers outstanding exam results.

The school has achieved a remarkable 100% A-Level pass rate for five consecutive years and our pupils achieve top exam results well above the Wales and UK averages. This level of achievement spans the entire range of A-Level courses available in our Sixth Form curriculum, each taught by dedicated, experienced teachers with specific expertise.

At Rydal Penrhos Sixth Form, small class sizes and exceptional facilities give pupils the chance to dive deeply into subjects they love. With a varied and expansive curriculum, our Sixth Form pupils can specialise in the areas that ignite their passion, whether in STEM, humanities, languages, or the creative arts.

Rydal Penrhos School’s Sixth Form is more than just a place of study – it is a close-knit community.

Rydal Penrhos Sixth Form pupils enjoy a Sixth Form Centre unmatched in all of North Wales. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a dedicated Sixth Form café, table tennis, pool and fussball tables, a quiet study suite, and IT facilities to support independent learning.

Pastoral care is a core part of our Sixth Form experience, ensuring every pupil is supported emotionally and socially as well as academically. Our Pastoral Team, including the Head of Sixth Form, work closely with pupils to help them manage the challenge of Sixth Form life and prepare for the next steps with confidence and resilience.

We believe that education goes beyond academics; it is about orientating yourself for life.

Rydal Penrhos Sixth Form provides numerous leadership opportunities that enable pupils to develop key skills for future success.

Sixth Form pupils can become Senior Prefects, House Captains, Peer Mentors, participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, or take roles within community projects across North Wales.

Our Sixth Form pupils are encouraged to embrace these opportunities, which build valuable life skills, such as leadership time management, communication, and teamwork. All vital skills, whether pupils choose to continue living locally in North Wales and the UK, or set out to live and learn abroad.

At Rydal Penrhos Sixth Form, preparing pupils for success beyond school is our core mission.

Through information evenings, masterclasses, trips to universities, and one-to-one meetings with our UCAS and Careers Advisor, we provide expert guidance on everything from gap years to university applications, ensuring each Sixth Form pupil feels supported in their next steps.

Every year, our pupils are admitted to the very best universities in the UK and abroad; from Oxford, Cambridge and the Russell Group in the UK, to MIT, Dartmouth and West Virginia in the USA.

The Rydal Penrhos Society, our alumni network, connects more than 5,000 current and former pupils, offering an invaluable source of opportunities and support, both locally in North Wales and worldwide.