Stone Lodge School, Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY
01322 250340

Sixth Form – SL6

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We care about you as an individual and we want to assist you along this exciting journey, success is not the same for everyone and we understand that. As a school we pride ourselves on the connections we make to support you with a wealth of inspirational speakers from a range of sectors. Our vast range of links to local as well as London based employers, universities provide tips and tricks affording you an insight into making the next steps to university, apprenticeships or employment.
We are thrilled to introduce our exciting new curriculum offer for Stone Lodge Sixth Form. Designed to be broad, ambitious, and inclusive, our curriculum caters to a wide range of interests and aspirations, offering both Level 2 and Level 3 pathways with a blend of academic and vocational options.
At Stone Lodge Sixth Form, students benefit from:

 Expert teaching informed by cutting-edge research in metacognitive learning
 Work experience placements that bridge classroom learning with real-world application
 E-learning platforms that support independent study and revision
 A destination-focused careers programme, including employer insight sessions, mock interviews, and apprenticeship support
Exclusive access to business mentors through our partnership with the Early Careers Foundation, featuring professionals from diverse industries

Our Curriculum Offer

Our latest SL6 Curriculum Booklet for courses commencing in 2026 can be read by clicking the below image

SL6 Open Event

Explore the vision and promise of SL6, and the four pillars designed to pave the way for your success. 

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Personal Development at Stone Lodge Sixth Form

At Stone Lodge Sixth Form, we believe that personal growth is just as vital as academic achievement. Our students benefit from a rich and varied programme of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, creativity, and collaboration. These include employability workshops, professional office visits, leadership opportunities, and community engagement projects.
Our comprehensive tutor programme supports students in exploring our school values, current affairs, and language for learning. Weekly sessions feature case studies, guest speakers, and structured debates that encourage critical thinking and articulate expression.
Each student receives personalised weekly academic mentoring to help them develop strong independent learning habits and take ownership of their progress.
We actively encourage students to undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a prestigious academic extension recognised by universities and employers for its emphasis on research, analysis, and self-directed study.
Our Student Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping school life. As ambassadors, they lead initiatives, represent student voice, and model our RIDES values—Resilience, Independence, Drive, Excellence, and Self-awareness. A standout example is their leadership of our highly successful Culture Day, which celebrates diversity and unity across our school community.
At Stone Lodge, Sixth Formers are empowered to become confident, capable, and compassionate individuals—ready to thrive in higher education, the workplace, and beyond.

SL6 Dress Code

A dress code is important as it helps to ensure there is parity for all students and it ensures there is respect for the whole school community. Dress code and appearance of sixth formers must reflect the senior position in school and it therefore needs to be decent, safe and appropriate to a school setting. This may mean that this is very different to the choices adopted in your personal life.

Students must wear a plain, matching business tailored 2- or 3-piece suit (in colours black, blue or grey) with a collared shirt and tie or blouse or round necked top. Girls may also wear tailored dresses with a black jacket.
A matching, plain suit jacket must be worn at all times around the school site. An exception will be made in very hot weather.
Shoulders and midriffs should be covered. There should be no large logos.
Tailored skirts and dresses need to be of an appropriate length, just above the knee as a minimum.
V-neck jumpers are permitted along with jackets but not instead.
Smart black or brown shoes should be worn – no boots or trainers. Headscarves are not allowed – except for religious reasons.
No extreme coloured hair. Any extensions or dyed hair needs to be of a natural colour.
No hoodies, denim, leggings, short tight fitted skirts or strappy tops should be worn.
Make-up and jewellery (including earrings) should be discrete. No visible body piercing or tattoos are permitted. 
Only clear nose studs will be permitted.
No outdoor coats or earphones to be worn inside buildings or to assemblies. Outdoor coats should be black, blue or grey and smart and formal.
SL6 lanyard, & ID badge must be worn at all times for safeguarding.
An exception will be made for practical lessons where suitable change of clothes will be permitted as necessary for individual lessons only. Students will change back to the above formal business wear after the practical lesson is completed.

Sixth Form Bursary

The Sixth Form Bursary Fund is to provide financial support to disadvantaged students in order to assist those students overcome specific barriers to ensure they remain within education.

After meeting the eligibility criteria, in order to receive payments from the Bursary Fund, students must meet set criteria on attendance and punctuality, standard of work and behaviour.

The Sixth Form Bursary Fund is formed of two elements:

£1200 Vulnerable Student Bursary payments for groups of students who meet any of the following criteria:
Young people in public care,
Recent care leavers,
Young people directly in receipt of income support or Universal Credit in place of Income Support (not via their parents) and
Disabled students in receipt of Employment Support Allowance (or Universal Credit) and Disability Living Allowance.

Discretionary Bursary payments will be available to students who qualify for free school meals.

Additional Criteria for Receiving payments
• Attendance & Punctuality – 95-100% attendance and punctuality to all required registration sessions and lessons as stated on your timetable. This is monitored by registration records and your teachers recording absence or unreasonable lateness to lessons.
• Standard of work – Subject teachers must be satisfied that sufficient progress is being made on all A Level and BTEC courses that you are taking. This includes the completion of all homework/coursework to a satisfactory standard.
• Conduct – General conduct around the school will be taken into account. This includes providing a good role model for younger students, making appropriate use of study facilities provided by the school and maintaining a respectful attitude to all members of staff and other students.

Application Process
Please apply for Bursary by clicking –here
Email any evidence to sixthform@stonelodgeschool.co.uk