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Welcome
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 9th
November 2017
• We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in education
• We value People
• We encourage achievement for all
• We aim to provide a high quality learningenvironment
• We work hard to extend the boundaries of learning
• A Level results 2017
100% Success Rate, above national average
57% of all Grades A*-B (up 12% from 2016)
83% of all Grades A*-C (up 9% from 2016)
100% of students obtained their choice of university place
Attainment 2017
We are now in the top 10% of ALL sixth forms from
everywhere in England in terms of progress made by
students!
We are THE best sixth form in this area
Outstanding
Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Satisfactory to Good
Below Average
Less than Satisfactory
Relatively Poor
Poor
Achievement 2017
• Improvements in recent years
• Extremely pleased with the progress we have made, as recognised by Ofsted.
Why Sawtry?
• Offer a wide range of traditional, highly regarded, creative and academic A-Level courses very successfully, with our most able students achieving extremely well compared with the most able in other secondary schools.
A level Provision
• In terms of vocational provision, we have always maintained outstanding results with most students achieving the equivalent of three A grades at A-Level (eg BTEC Applied Science)
• We have expanded our vocational provision (Financial Studies, Health & Social Care, ICT, Creative Digital Media Production, Sport, Forensic and Criminal Investigation). We keep this under review.
Applied General Provision
A view from Hannah & Tommy
• Two dedicated post-16 Student Support Advisers
• Strong team of 6th
Form tutors
• Outstanding guidance and support
• Trips
• PSHE
More than exams
• Access to places in the 6th form is quite competitive. Entry criteria are as follows ….
APS score of 38+
At least a grade 4 in English or Maths
Grit and Zest
Entry requirements September 2018
• Convert grades to points.
Only the best 8 count
• For example ……
Average Points Score
GCSE grade 9 60
GCSE grade 7 52GCSE grade 5 44
GCSE grade 3 34
38+ points and at least grade 4 in
GCSE English and/ or maths.
3 subjectsA Levels and/or BTEC
BLUE Profile
BTEC Health and Social Care (single & double award)BTEC Science (single and double award)BTEC ICT (single and double award)BTEC Creative Digital Media Production (double award)BTEC Sport/Sport and Exercise Science (single award)GCE TextilesGCE PhotographyLevel 3 Diploma in Food Scienceand NutritionLevel 3 Diploma in Financial Studies
42+ points and at least grade 4
in GCSE English and maths.
3 or 4 subjectsA Levels and/or BTEC
Any combination of blue and/ or green subjects
GREEN Profile
GCE SociologyGCE English LiteratureGCE GeographyGCE HistoryGCE PEGCE Product DesignGCE ArtGCE Government & PoliticsGCE BusinessGCE PsychologyGCE Film Studies
46+ points, a grade 6 or above
in the subject chosen and at
least grade 4 in GCSE English
and maths.
Also, to study Physics and/or
Chemistry, grade 6 or better is
also required in Maths.
3 or 4 GCE A Levelsubjects
Any combination of subjects but only one can be chosen from the blue list
YELLOW Profile
GCE FrenchGCE SpanishGCE Maths (Stats)GCE PhysicsGCE ChemistryGCE Biology
The Pathways
Recent destinations
Name DestinationHannah Oxford Classical archaeology
Max Apprenticeship Salford ITVDevon Exeter Modern LanguagesToby Apprenticeship ALDI
Matthew UCL Natural Sciences
Hollie Nottingham NursingEmma Aston Chemical EngineeringJoshua Cambridge Natural SciencesChris Apprenticeship Rolls-Royce
1. Results - Alps score of 2 (top 10% in country for progress), best A level results ever in 2017 for the Academy
2. Teaching with strong subject knowledge
3. A selection of study rooms, including a library & computers
4. On site cafe open for Sixth Form students & staff
5. On site gym and sports centre
6. Academic and pastoral support of an experienced tutor team
7. Additional study/welfare support from two Student Advisors
8. Enrichment opportunities including EPQ
9. Track record of students going on to access top universities and quality apprenticeships
10.Opportunity to independently manage non-contact time
10 reasons ….
• First profile issued in September, 2nd scheduled for early January 2018
• Guidance Meetings Jan/February 2018
• Y11 Parent’s Evening 25th January 2018
• Application deadline 31st January 2018
• Third Profile week end of March 2018
• Y12 Induction 25th/26th June 2018
• GCSE Results day 23rd August 2018
Key Dates
• Application deadline 31st Jan 2018
• Application forms available tonight and on website
• Transition packs over the summer
Applications
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 9th
November 2017