The Sixth Form Centre
Castel·Education
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Originally part of Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre at Les Varendes since 1985. Dedicated extension built in 2005. Renamed to separate identity (Les Varendes High School and The Sixth Form Centre) in September 2024. Relocated to La Mare de Carteret, Cobo as a standalone specialist centre in September 2025. Planned future move to purpose-built Post-16 campus at Les Ozouets.
The Sixth Form Centre is Guernsey's state-funded post-16 institution in the Castel parish, established in 1985 and operating since September 2025 as a standalone specialist centre. It offers A Levels, the IB Diploma Programme and IB Certificate courses to coeducational cohorts of students aged 16–18 from all Bailiwick secondary schools. Authorised as an IB World School since 2012, it is governed by the States of Guernsey. —
Quick facts
- Legal form
- States Entity
- Established
- 2012
- Coverage
- Bailiwick Wide
- Industries served
- Education
- Specialises in
- Sixth Form, International Curriculum
People9
- Ms. Helen Watson — coordinator
- Charlotte Hales — University and Career Counsellor
- Kieran James — Principal
- Charlee Hales — Director of Personal Development
- Patrick Fox — Director of Curriculum
- Helen Watson — Director of Teaching & Learning
- Karl Moherndl — Director of Inclusion
- Emma Stumpf — Associate Director
- Adrian King — Administration, Finance & Examinations Manager
Services offered
- A Level courses
- IB Diploma Programme
- IB Certificate courses
- Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
- AQA Mathematical Studies
- Personal Development programme
- Enrichment programme
- Level 3 Certificate of Personal Effectiveness
- SEND provision
- Careers guidance
- Higher education guidance
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1481 228888
- Address
- Rue du Galaad, Castel, Guernsey GY5 7FL
History3
Key dates and recorded company events for The Sixth Form Centre.
- 2005—Dedicated extension built
- 2024—Renamed to separate identity · Renamed to Les Varendes High School and The Sixth Form Centre
- 2025—Relocated to La Mare de Carteret, Cobo · Relocated as a standalone specialist centre
Location
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