Sixth Form Staff

We pride ourselves on knowing our students incredibly well. Every student is known by name, valued and supported. We offer personalised guidance, regular progress tracking, and timely interventions to keep every student on the path to success. 

Mrs Ilett, Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for the Sixth Form, ensures that the school’s strategic vision is fully realised within post-16 education and that our provision meets the needs of the young adults in our care. 

The Head of Year team, Mrs Mayo and Mr Hickey, work closely with Form Tutors and Mrs Ramdin ensuring that students are well supported both academically and personally throughout their Sixth Form journey.  

Mrs Joseph our interventions manager oversees the progress tracking of all students and ensures timely interventions are put in place to keep every student on the path to success.  Along with Mrs Deadman our full time sixth form mentor, the team works alongside students to help them manage their workload, overcome barriers to learning, and maintain a healthy balance between their studies and wider commitments. 

Mrs Cooney, our Progression Manager, provides expert guidance for all students planning their next steps beyond KES; supporting university applicants throughout the UCAS process and offers tailored advice to those seeking employment, apprenticeships, or other post-18 pathways. 

Our teaching staff are specialists in their fields — passionate experts who don’t just teach their subjects, but bring them to life. Their enthusiasm is infectious, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and ambition in every lesson. They don’t just prepare students for exams; they mentor them to think critically and lead confidently — ready to shape the future, not just step into it.

We believe that a strong partnership between school and home is key to every student’s success. Each Sixth Form student has a dedicated personal tutor, and the Sixth Form team works closely with families to ensure students stay on track to achieve — and exceed — their target grades. Early intervention allows us to resolve any concerns swiftly and effectively, while our pastoral care system ensures that every student feels supported and valued. 

Our Sixth Form students are treated as young adults, with growing independence and responsibility; however, we also recognise the vital role that parents and carers continue to play in student’s learning. We communicate regularly with parents regarding attendance, progress, and wellbeing and invite them to an annual consultation evening. The team is always available should you wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s education.