King’s InterHigh
Key Stage 5
Academy21 is proud to offer inclusive provision for Key Stage 5 via our sister school, King’s InterHigh.
With almost twenty years of experience delivering unparalleled virtual education, King’s InterHigh is a DfE accredited, online school for students aged seven to 19.
The delivery of King’s InterHigh classes are different to the alternative provision we offer at Academy21 offering enhanced opportunities for engagement and socialisation with peers as well as further curriculum choices. As such, each placement is assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure that we can meet the needs of each individual student.
Work with us
How we work with sixth forms and colleges
Every sixth form and college face different challenges. Whether you need to broaden your curriculum, support an individual student or address a gap in teaching capacity, King’s InterHigh can work alongside your existing Key Stage 5 provision. Here are some of the ways schools, sixth forms and colleges work with us.
GCSE Resits
Support students who need to improve a GCSE grade while continuing with their post-16 studies. Both Academy21 and King’s InterHigh provide GCSE resit options that can sit alongside a student’s existing programme, without the need to increase your internal teaching capacity. Talk to us about the subjects your students need , and we can help you choose the best option.
Expanding Your A-Level Subject Offer
Broaden your A-Level curriculum without the need to recruit additional specialist staff. King’s InterHigh can deliver individual A-Level subjects alongside your existing provision, giving students access to subjects or combinations that may not otherwise be available. This can provide a practical solution for specialist subjects, smaller cohorts or where staffing and recruitment make delivering a subject in-house difficult.
Supporting Students with Medical Needs or Attendance Barriers
Help students continue their education when attending their usual setting becomes difficult. Medical needs, anxiety and other circumstances can affect a student’s ability to attend school or college regularly. Online learning can provide continuity during these periods and help students remain connected to their education. King’s InterHigh can work alongside your existing provision to help students continue their studies and make progress towards their qualifications.
Flexible Timetables for Individual Students
Create an alternative route when a traditional sixth-form timetable cannot meet an individual student’s circumstances.
From timetable clashes and subject combinations to sporting, performing arts or other significant commitments, King’s InterHigh can provide online learning that fits alongside a student’s existing programme. This gives schools and colleges another way to accommodate individual needs without making significant changes to the wider timetable.
Continuity When Students’ Plans Change
Provide an alternative pathway when a student’s post-16 plans change. We can accept students throughout the year, so we can easily accommodate late joiners, those who want to reconsider their subject choices and students who find that their original programme is no longer the right fit. King’s InterHigh provides another option for schools and colleges, helping students continue their education and minimise disruption to their learning.
Expand your A-Level offer with a hybrid sixth form
Blend in-person and online study to broaden subject choice while creating a modern student experience that builds independence and digital skills for the 21st-century workplace.
at a glance
King’s InterHigh Online School
24/7 access to class recordings
35-week academic calendar
Online platforms and reporting tools
Custom student portal with class information
UK and internationally qualified teachers
Classes timetabled from Monday to Friday
Expand your provision
Online 6th Form
Our Key Stage 5 curriculum empowers students who may not be able to attend school in person, to gain A Levels in various subjects relevant to higher education, training, and career paths. Schools can also partner with us to offer additional subjects to their 6th form students, which may not otherwise be possible within existing staffing arrangements.
Pupils can select any combination of 1 to 5 A Level subjects, and can choose to blend online provision with in-person learning at school or college.
In 2025-26 we offer 23 A Level subjects:
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Business Studies, Economics, Law, Media Studies
- Computer Science, IT
- English Language, English Literature
- French, German, Spanish
- Mathematics, Further Maths
- Geography, History, Classical Civilisation
- Psychology, Sociology, Politics
- EPQ
How it works
Working with King’s InterHigh
King’s InterHigh provision is also accredited by the DfE and comes with the same high level of service Academy21 is known for. Students receive live, interactive lessons for each subject in their programme, delivered by our highly experienced and qualified teachers.
Your Academy21 partnership manager will be your primary contact, and together with our customer success team, will support you with all aspects of student enrolment and contracts for a seamless experience.
In most cases, we can accommodate children with various requirements, including SEN and existing EHCPs.
King’s InterHigh’s whole-school experience can also be a great option for students in years 7 to 11, when longer-term provision or a wider subject choice is needed.
Empowering Ambition: How Thomas Rotherham College’s Flexible Learning Centre transforms outcomes for learners
Thomas Rotherham College (TRC) is a forward-thinking further education provider committed to meeting the diverse needs of learners aged 16–25, particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who cannot access mainstream provision. Through its Flexible Learning Centre, TRC offers a blend of academic, vocational and technical education, alongside tailored careers support and enrichment opportunities. The college works in partnership with local employers and education providers to address regional skills gaps, promote social justice, and enable progression to higher education, apprenticeships or employment. TRC’s inclusive approach ensures minimal entry criteria and personalised pathways for every student.
Since 2020, Academy21 has been a trusted partner of Thomas Rotherham College’s Flexible Learning Centre, working collaboratively to deliver a rigorous and inclusive academic and pastoral curriculum for students facing barriers to education. This provision, funded by the Local Authority, is designed for learners who are unable to access mainstream classroom- based education. By integrating academic excellence with robust pastoral support, the Flexible Learning Centre enables young people to access aspirational pathways, gain vital qualifications, and take confident steps towards their chosen careers. Below, Emma Shakespeare, Vice Principal of TRC shares their experience of working with Academy21:
Vice Principal, Emma Shakespeare explains:
“Our Flexible Learning Centre supports students with high needs and Education, Health and are Plans (EHCPs) who are unable to access traditional classroom-based learning. Through [Academy21’s sister school King’s InterHigh], we have been able to deliver a high-quality academic and pastoral curriculum tailored to these learners’ individual circumstances.
The platform enables students to study A Levels remotely, often over an extended period, ensuring they can progress at a pace that suits their needs. This flexibility has been transformative, allowing young people to achieve ambitious qualifications without the barriers of a conventional setting. The pastoral support embedded within the programme ensures that students remain engaged, supported, and connected throughout their learning journeys.
This provision, funded directly by the Local Authority, has become an essential part of our inclusive offer. It empowers students who might otherwise be excluded from advanced study to access meaningful pathways and achieve their aspirations.
We recommend Academy21 for any institution seeking a flexible, academic solution for learners with complex needs.”