Our Sixth Form Open Evening takes place on Thursday 26 November 2026, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
No booking is required and students must be accompanied by a parent.
If you are unable to attend, or wish to apply after the event, please click the link below to complete an application for Year 12 entry in September 2027.
Please complete an application form, linked here.
November 4, 2022 11:26am
Late in term 1, the Holcombe community was awarded Advanced Thinking School status by Exeter University. This is testament to the hard work of staff and students alike, and reflective of the commitment made by all parties to embrace a Thinking School culture.
Here is the concluding paragraph of Exeter's report on our application:
The substantive evidence provided by HGS creates a very clear picture of a Thinking School in which Thinking Skills are at the heart of school life. Thinking Skills are fully embedded in the culture of the school such that HGS is a collaborative educational community. The dissemination of best practice across the school and beyond positions HGS as a beacon of metacognitive excellence where best practice is nurtured so that children develop as holistic lifelong learners. The focus on the professional growth of staff is exceptional.
