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Sixth Form is the keystone between celebrating GCSE success and driving forward to aspirations for the future through outstanding teaching, learning and opportunities for all. Our Sixth Form students are happy and successful individuals who accept
Sixth Form is the keystone between celebrating GCSE success and driving forward to aspirations for the future through outstanding teaching, learning and opportunities for all. Our Sixth Form students are happy and successful individuals who accept responsibility, demonstrate determination and resilience and act with humility in every aspect of Sixth Form life.
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who accept responsibility,demonstratedetermination and act with humility
Facts about our Sixth Form:
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who accept responsibility,demonstratedetermination and act with humility
We are in the top 12% of Sixth Forms nationally (ALPS Data) In Norfolk we are one of the top 3 providers for both highest results and number of successfully applicants to the top universities. Ofsted graded our Sixth Form as ‘Outstanding’ Out of 101 Sixth Forms, we were placed 6th Highest for Fine Art, top for Art MM, 8th for Geography, 4th for History, 8th for Film Studies, joint top for Physics and 9th for Sociology.
Facts about our Sixth Form:
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who accept responsibility,demonstratedetermination and act with humility
We are committed to keeping a broad and balanced curriculum. We want to prepare you for the professional world therefore your individual study programme is important to us. 18% of our Year 13 cohort last year got AAB or higher in their A Levels. A quarter of our Year 13 results were A* or As. 35% of cohort has received an offer from the top third of universities.
W ha t t he O f s t ed I ns p ect ors s a i d a b out
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who accept responsibility,demonstratedetermination and act with humility
▪ Students’ overall progress has been significantly above average for the last three years. ▪ Teaching in the Sixth Form is outstanding. ▪ Teachers’ extensive subject knowledge, high-level questioning skills and strong individual support for students have a significant impact on their progress. ▪ Study programmes are highly individualised. ▪ Students feel very well supported to move to either education, employment or training. A student commented, ‘Staff want us to be rounded candidates and individuals.’ ▪ Students are very positive about the high level of support and care that they receive from the Sixth Form team.
Sixth Form is the keystone between celebrating GCSE success and driving forward to aspirations for the future through outstanding teaching, learning and opportunities for all. Our Sixth Form students are happy and successful individuals who accept responsibility, demonstrate determination and resilience and act with humility in every aspect of Sixth Form life.
Meet the Sixth Form Team:
Mrs Claire Preston-Director of Sixth Form (Teaching & Learning across the Sixth Form, Tutorial, attendance, strategic direction of the Sixth Form) prestonc@wh-at.net Ext 261 Mr Barny Pearce-Head of Year 13, Head of Pastoral Support and University routes. pearceb@wh-at.net Ext 211 Mr Chris Sandall-Head of Year 12, Head of Study Programme and non-uni/apprenticeship routes sandallc@wh-at.net Ext 267 Mrs Hogg and Mrs Gill Sixth Form Administrators hoggs@wh-at.net or gilla@wh-at.net Ext 225
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who acceptresponsibility, demonstrate determination and act with humility
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who accept responsibility,demonstratedetermination and act with humility
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from the Year 12 Art team for being shortlisted for Response II (responding to Norfolk museum collections, galleries and National Trust spaces) exhibited at The Crypt Gallery, Norwich School
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Our view is that you should not be stopped going to your first choice Sixth Form because
Work experience Community Service What’s Next talks Master Classes Enrichment classes Principal’s Council Senior Prefects You from the Future talks Wellbeing Centre Business Enterprise Worldwide trips Wellbeing programme Lower school mentoring Sports Leaders Subject Leaders GAP Year speakers YOPEY Scheme Duke of Edinburgh Drama & Music performance Extended Project Qualification Core Maths Transition mentors
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who accept responsibility,demonstratedetermination and act with humility
E nt ry R eq ui rem ent s :
Our vision is to develop happy and successful people who accept responsibility,demonstratedetermination and act with humility
Grade 9=9 points Grade 8=8 points Grade 7=7 points Student A’s results- 8, 8, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 4= 47 points Student B’s results- 7, 7, 6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4= 44 points Student C’s results-7,7,6,5,5,5,3,3=41 points (but must have 4 in Eng and Maths)
We would like to invite you to come and have a tour of our Sixth Form and see us in action! Meet a member of the Sixth Form T eam, talk through what we can offer you and how best we can support you in making your next step.
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Prestonc@wh-at.net to confirm your place or sign up in the CLC
arrange an alternative time after half term.
Monday 14th October 2pm Monday 28th October 12.30pm Tuesday15th October 1.15pm Tuesday 29th October 9.30am Wednesday 16th October 10am Wednesday 30th October 2pm Thursday 17th October 12.30pm Thursday 31st October 9am Friday 18th October 11.30am Friday 1st November 12.30pm
W h a t t h e O f s t e d I n s p e c t o r s s a i d a b o u t o u r S i x t h F o r m :
▪ Students’ overall progress has been significantly above average for the last three years. ▪ Teaching in the Sixth Form is outstanding. ▪ Teachers’ extensive subject knowledge, high-level questioning skills and strong individual support for students have a significant impact on their progress. ▪ Students are very positive about the high level of support and care that they receive from the Sixth Form team.
Contact the Director of Sixth Form to book your place. Mrs Claire Preston – prestonc@wh-at.net or sign up in the CLC
We can now confirm we will be running a series of ‘Stepping up to A Levels’ sessions. These will provide you with the opportunity to meet the staff that will actually be teaching you if you join us for your A Level studies. Find out what it will really be like!
❖ Wednesday 30th October will be the Sciences, PE, Technology, Computing, Economics, Business, H&S Care, Maths, Psychology ❖ Thursday 31st October will be History, Classics, Geography, Politics, English, MFL, Film Studies, Art subjects, RPE, Sociology and Performing Arts. All sessions will run from 3.30pm-5pm
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to apply online to be part of our amazing Sixth Form.
OFSTED ‘Outstanding’
Sixth Form where students…
…make significantly above average progress …are taught by passionate subject specialists …have the support and care they need to thrive …can follow a study programme that allows ambitions to become reality
Contact the Director of Sixth Form with any queries or questions.
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at Wymondham High Sixth Form
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