PROSPECTUS 2019
Kings Sixth is a large, exciting, vibrant, successful community. Our moto is every student can believe and succeed. Inspiring students and enabling them to achieve their potential is the heart of our ethos. This year over 77% of our students were awarded A*, A, B and C grades. A large number of students progress from us to universities every year, some of these to Oxbridge. There are currently 290 students. This means we are able to offer an impressive and increasing combination of A Level and vocational qualifications. We also offer the Extended Project Qualification as well as a full range of enrichment opportunities. The positive approach of our students and the close pastoral support and monitoring which is a feature of school sixth forms, makes Kings Sixth a special place. Staff and students alike welcome students from any school or college, and take particular care to help them integrate with the majority who are already wellestablished within the Academy. The quality of our teaching is superb, and we are constantly reviewing our practice and procedures to ensure that we continue to build on the success of our Academy and our Sixth Form as the pinnacle of the Academy. Within the Sixth Form you will find that there is an informal atmosphere which is calm and well-ordered. There are excellent facilities for you to use, both in and out of classes, to help you reach the high standards that you will be encouraged to set yourself. We believe that your time in the Sixth Form is a turning point in your preparation for the world of work or higher education and we know that providing opportunities for you develop personally, culturally and socially are just as important as your studies. We offer, music, debating, student committees, visiting speakers, conferences, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, National Citizenship Service, higher education open days and careers advice. There is also the newly formed Sports Academy offering senior sports. Students are encouraged to initiate many other opportunities themselves both in our local community and within the Academy itself. It is a great privilege to work with so many interesting and enthusiastic young people, during a time in your lives when you make important life-forming decisions. Success at A Level will not however be easy it will require considerable commitment from you both at school and at home and from us, working in partnership with you. We believe we offer an outstanding all round education. We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you to Kings Sixth. Miss R Hopwood 2 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 3
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SUBJECTS Kings Sixth is a large Sixth Form and offers you a wide range of A Level and vocational courses leading to qualifications after two years. Advice on course choices, combinations or the number of subjects and entry requirements is available online as well as through staff at the Academy. Please note courses will only run if viable. Students of all abilities are well catered for including those with learning needs. A Level courses Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Design & Technology, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, German, Geography, History, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Film Studies, Music, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies ( Philosophy and Ethics), Sociology and Textiles. BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Certificate Business Studies, Science, Sport and Fitness Services, and Performing Arts. Cambridge Level 3 Technical Award IT in Digital Media BTEC Level 2 Diploma or Certificate: Workskills (this is a one year course for those students needing to consolidate their GCSE /Level 2 qualifications). Workskills is taught alongside a work placement two days a week. The Extended Project AS Level and Core Maths Level 3 Additional AS Level or equivalent available to all. GCSEs GCSE English Language and Mathematics available for those without a good pass (this is a mandatory programme of study). TIMETABLE Lessons Eight lesson a fortnight per A level or A level equivalent. Tutor Time Every student is a part of a tutor group and will register with them at the start of each day as well as attending extended tutor once a week, where a programme of activities takes place. Study Periods During study periods you will be expected to undertake preparatory work for lessons. Homework is an essential part of all Sixth Form courses. You should aim to spend 1 hour on homework for every hour taught. Students who are member of Kings Leisure and Fitness and/or a part of the Sports Academy are permitted to use these facilities during study periods. Enrichment Enrichment opportunities are provided every Wednesday afternoon e.g. cookery, music, contemplative prayer, politics group. Academic Mentoring Your tutor will mentor you throughout the two years, discussing any issues you or your teachers may have and giving you the structure to set yourself individual targets. Your progress will be measured against target grades based on your GCSE performance. 4 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 5
STUDENT LIFE PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE Within the Sixth Form you will find an informal atmosphere which is calm and well-ordered, and the Sixth Form have excellent facilities to use, both in and out of classes, to help you reach the high standards which you will be encouraged to set yourself. There is no uniform requirement in the Sixth Form other than appropriate dress. The single most important strand of student life must be the need for you to accept responsibility for your own personal development and the future of our Sixth Form, which is a collective responsibility. We want to hear your opinions and encourage you to help make decisions about how our future will be shaped, what we all do well, and what we need to do to secure a better future for us all promoting further your independence. After all, you are what makes this place so special. ENRICHMENT In the Sixth Form all students follow a programme of activities to support your study and learning and as preparation for employment or higher education courses. In addition, together, we organise a series of conference days, such as the highly regarded drugs awareness workshop, and mock interviews to complement the academic programme by providing skills and experiences which are increasingly essential for a broad and balanced curriculum. All students in Year 12 will be expected to take the opportunity to undertake a week of work related learning for which they will be supported in preparation and participation. A placement will offer you the opportunity of experiencing a vocational area of your choice and is an excellent extra-curricular activity to add to your CV or personal statement. There are also many further extra curricula opportunities to develop leadership and confidence including; Peer mentoring Paired reading scheme Homework helpers Learning Support volunteers Senior Team House Captains Sports coaching Young People in Service Award Duke of Edinburgh Award National Citizenship Service Public speaking, Gabblers Rotary Youth Leadership Award Choir Concerts Drama productions Summer camps Sutton Trust residential Sports Academy Study visits including; Operation Wallaeca (Biology), Iceland (Chemistry and Geography), New York (DT, Maths, Art and Photography), Ski trip, university lectures, museum and gallery visits alongside many more. 6 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 7
SUPPORTING DESTINATIONS DESTINATIONS MAP TYPES OF COURSES & POPULARITY Psychology, Sociology & Criminolgy Business Management and Marketing STATISTICS Continuing to HE after completing A Level study Continuing to Russell Group universities (of those above) Continuing at Oxbridge ENGLAND* KOW 2016 KOW 2017 KOW 2018 48% 80% 82% 84% 11% 37% 41% 31% 1% 2% 1% 1% We are keen to assist you when you leave the Sixth Form and move on to whatever is best for you. We aim to do all that we can to help you have the right information so that you can make the right decision at the right time. Higher Education conferences UCAS convention at local HE institution Oxbridge visits Participation in HE+ (most able) Sutton Trust residential visitors in school UNIVERSITIES 1 Aston 2 Bath Spa 3 Bournemouth 4 Canterbury Christ Church 5 Cardiff 6 De Montfort 7 Falmouth 8 Hereford College of Arts 9 Imperial College London 10 Lancaster 11 Liverpool John Moores 12 London Metripolitan 13 London South Bank 14 Loughborough 15 Manchester Metropolitan Geography, Earth Science & Geology English Literature, Language & Journalism Physics & Astrophysics Combined Honours Computer Science Engineering Medicine, Pharmacy & Physiotherapy Biology & Ecology Product Design Arts Chemistry & Biochemistry Law History 16 *Summer 2015 statistics. Taster days at universities Apprenticeship talks Local industry talks and assemblies 16 Newcastle 17 Nottingham Trent 18 Oxford Brookes 19 Royal Holloway 10 27 Subject specific workshops e.g. engineering, chemistry Alumni events Students from Kings attend a plethora of universities and course subject each year from Medicine to English Literature. Law to Fine Art, Business to French and Arabic, the list in endless. Students are also increasingly accessing the more available higher apprenticeships e.g. Airbus. 20 Solent 21 Swansea 22 of Birmingham 23 of Bristol 24 of Buckingham 25 of Exeter 26 of Hertfordshire 27 of Leeds 28 of Manchester 29 of Nottingham 30 of Oxford 31 of Plymouth 32 of Portsmouth 33 of Reading 34 of South Wales 21 34 5 28 11 15 8 36 23 2 22 1 17 29 14 6 24 18 30 33 19 26 12 13 9 37 4 35 of Southampton 36 of the West of England Bristol 37 of Surrey 31 25 3 35 20 32 7 8 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019 9
300 STUDENTS A Level & 6 Level 3 vocational courses available multiple combinations ADDITIONAL AS in Extended Project Qualification completed by over a quarter of Year 13 students students continue to higher education Promoting independence, confidence & academic excellence An OUTSTANDING Church of England Academy 10 KINGS SIXTH PROSPECTUS 2019
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