A school has announced its new sixth form with an "academic focus" will launch in 2018.

St Andrew the Apostle School will be opening its new sixth form in brand new facilities at North London Business Park in September 2018, and announced the plans during an open evening for Year 11 pupils and their parents.

Pupils were given the opportunity to discuss their subject choices, the application process and life in the sixth form with teaching staff and representatives from the school's sponsor, the Russell Education Trust.

RET’s sixth form advisor, Martin O’Sullivan, said: "Going the extra mile for sixth form students will be an integral part of the RET package in which every possible support and opportunity is in place to ensure that each student looks amazing on an application form, whether for university, employment or other work-based training.

"Most of our courses will be A-Level courses, though we will be offering selected BTEC Level 3 courses with a greater practical element."

Headteacher Rob Ahearn added they are an inclusive school and, though they may be smaller than some sixth forms, no one will be ignored or overlooked.

Pupil Marianna Christodoulou is hoping to study English Literature, Psychology and Philosophy and Ethics at the new sixth form.

She said: "I want to stay on because everyone is so enthusiastic about establishing the new 6th Form. I love the family atmosphere, my friends, teachers – the whole ethos."

Fellow Year 11 student, Guy Coker, wants to go on to university to study maths.

He said: "The wide variety of subjects and the dedication of the teachers means that it’s definitely worth taking the opportunity that is being offered at St Andrew."

The sixth form open day will take place on January 5 and details about the curriculum and application process can be found at http://www.standrews6th.org.uk/