Welcome to Sixth Form

Open Evening 2013

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Summer Works1. New website

2. Band Room refurbished (with clock)

3. Two new classrooms

4. Science, new wireless ICT classroom

5. 7 plasma screens

6. Dining Hall refurbished (plus new service and menu)

7. Sports Pavilion (on track for autumn half-term break)

Dining Hall

Sports Pavilion

Site Plan

2012-13 Results

A level - Value Added

Over the last 3 years student progress (the

distance students have ‘travelled’) has been equivalent to the top

10% nationally.

Entry Requirements

Year 12Minimum 5A*- C GCSE grades including

Mathematics & English Languageplus

The subject specific grade criteria outlined on page 48 of the subject information booklet.

plusA strong work ethic in Years 10 & 11

Year 13Minimum of three passes Grade E or above

Additional support likely

The Key Stage 5 Curriculum

Art & Design English Language Further Mathematics

Biology English Literature Media Studies

Business Studies French Music

Chemistry Geography Physical Education

Design & Technology German Physics

Drama & Theatre Studies History Psychology

Economics Mathematics Spanish

AS Level choice 2014 - 15

Minimum requirement GCSE Grade B

Some subjects have additional entry requirements. Details are on page 48 of the Subject Information booklet

Art & Design English Language Further Mathematics

Biology English Literature Media Studies

Business Studies French Music

Chemistry Geography Physical Education

Design & Technology German Physics*

Drama & Theatre Studies History Psychology

Economics Mathematics* Spanish

AS Level choice 2014 - 15

Minimum requirement GCSE Grade A

Some subjects have additional entry requirements. Details are on page 48 of the Subject Information booklet

Subject Choice

Students should:

•Read the Year 12 subject information booklet

•Know subject ‘entry requirements’ on pg. 48

•Pay attention to the ‘notes’ on pg. 48

•Speak to teachers

•Begin to research Universities/ employment

•Have an interest & aptitude for the subject

•Remember that AS choices can/ often change

Option A Option B Option C Option D Option E

Chemistry Art Biology Bus. Studies Biology

Eng. Lit. Chemistry Economics Eng. Lang. Geography

French Drama Eng. Lit Further Maths History

History Economics Maths German Media

Technology Geography Maths Maths Music

Psychology P.E. Physics Physics

Psychology

AS level Options 2014 – 15Typical Option Blocks

Spanish to be added

Quality of Teaching

High Quality Teaching

“Rigour & pace of lessons”

“Teachers’ excellent subject knowledge”

“Students’ superb contribution”

“Teachers’ stimulating use of ICT”

“Excellent relationships & rapport”

Ofsted Consultant feedback

StudentStudent Av. GCSEAv. GCSE A level TGA level TG

Top 10%Top 10%

A levelsA levels

achievedachieved

%%

1.1. 7.57.5 A A AA A A A* A* AA* A* A Top 1Top 1

2.2. 6.36.3 B B B B B B A B BA B B Top 1Top 1

3.3. 5.15.1 B B CB B C A A C A A C Top 1Top 1

GCSE Points 8 = A* 7 = A 6 = B 5 = CGCSE Points 8 = A* 7 = A 6 = B 5 = C

Individual Student Performance 2013Individual Student Performance 2013

2013 Destinations• Russell Group Universities - Top 24 UK Universities - Specialising in high quality:

- Research- Private & Public Sector networking - Teaching & Learning

• 1994 Group Universities- 18 Internationally renowned UK based Universities

students were successful in securing a place to these Universities51%

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