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Head of Upper sixth

Brian Schofield (BA)

Mr Schofield is Head of Upper Sixth, Head of Politics and Sixth Form Registrar. He also plays an important part in the Community Partnership and Liaison Team.

He studied Modern History at Pembroke College Oxford, followed by Journalism at Cardiff University, before completing his PGCE at the University of Sussex.

Prior to joining Hurst in 2011, he was a journalist for GQ and The Sunday Times, and worked as a travel author, with books published in the UK, USA and France.

Alongside teaching, he is also a coach and keen player for Lewes FC.

Head of Lower Sixth

William Bradley (BA)

Mr Bradley is Head of Lower Sixth, having previously been head of Politics. He still currently teaches Religious Studies alongside his other role.

He studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Essex University, and went on to complete his PGCE at Brighton University before joining Hurst on his first placement and has remained at the College ever since.

Alongside teaching, he is a keen runner, completing ultramarathons. He is also actively involved in coaching Rugby at Hurst having played himself since the age of six.

Head of Lower Sixth

Deanna Cappella (BA)

Miss Cappella is assistant Head of Sixth Form and Head of the Lower Sixth. Alongside this, she is also the Co-ordinator of Fifth Form English and an English teacher.

Before joining Hurst, Deanna studied English, graduating with BA (hons) and went onto complete her PGCE at the University of Sussex. Her specialist subjects include Dystopian Literature, the literature of Vladimir Nabokov and Modern Japanese Literature.

Deanna joined as part of the Teach Hurst scheme, having previously worked as a private tutor and sales assistant.

Aside from teaching, Deanna also enjoys many forms of dance, musical theatre, cooking and baking.

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Choosing A-levels can be a daunting task, and Hurst aims to provide all prospective Sixth Formers – both from within and outside the college – with as much support and information as possible about the opportunities that lie before them.

The college currently offers a large range of A-level subjects. To help with decision-making, prospective Sixth Formers and parents are invited to a Sixth Form Choices Morning, when the heads of every academic department deliver talks on their subjects and programmes of study.

Our advice to students is consistent – focus first on what you love. There are other considerations, such as required subjects for their higher education ambitions and entrance requirements in the form of GCSE grades which need to be met – but first and foremost is a passion for the subjects. Young people should spend their Sixth Form years studying the subjects that fascinate them.

A-levels have changed considerably in the last few years, and the Hurst Sixth Form has changed to reflect that. The college does not enter Lower Sixth students for AS-levels, which do not contribute to final A-level grades, instead we set our own internal predicted grade exams at the end of the first year. This allows more time for students to develop a deeper conceptual understanding which is the key to A-level success.