Altwood Sixth Form Information Evening November 2016

Welcome to Altwood Church of England School Sixth Form Adam Atkinson-Young Head of Sixth Form

Why choose Altwood? Altwood Sixth Form Academic success Wide range of courses Apprenticeships with impact Transferable skills Employment-ready Preparing for the future Altwood Sixth Form Enrichment programme University taster events Work experience opportunities Freedom to learn Treated like adults Balance between study and social culture

Ellie Caulfield Studying: Liberal Arts at University of Bristol Honestly, I attended Altwood because I failed my 11+ but I’m glad I did! I loved my time at Altwood, the staff and students were always so friendly and it created a great working environment. There was always some sort of independence in my classes at school, whether it was a research project or finding my own sources for an essay. This not only sparked my intellectual curiosity but it also made me well prepared for university. It now means that I am a lot more independent and the transition from school to university was smooth.

Last year’s results A* - A 30% A* - AB 48% Overall pass rate 99%

Key facts Personalised curriculum and tutor supervision 98% of students get first choice of university UCAS and Apprenticeship support & guidance Extra curricular & Enrichment opportunities Altwood Role models and school responsibilities

Where our students go

Introducing Noah Murray Head Boy Applying to University

Courses on offer

Introducing Neil Dimbleby Head teacher

Pathways A level A level A level A level BTEC level3 Diploma Additional AS/EPQ level A level A level BTEC level3 Diploma A level BTEC level3 pathway

Admissions criteria Minimum 5 GCSE grade A*-C including English & maths at grade 5 Pathway GCSE Outcomes Offer 1 A*-Bs, grade 7+ 3 A levels, EPQ, possible 1 AS 2 Mainly A-B, grades 5/6 3 A levels possible EPQ 3 Mainly B-Cs, grades 5 3 A levels/level 3 BTEC combination 4 English & maths at grade 4, 3 other subjects C+ English & maths resit advised L3 BTEC combination

Application process 12th December http://www.altwoodschool.co.uk/sixthformprospectus/

Oliver McEnteggart Studying: Mathematics at University of Cambridge Altwood School was welcoming, friendly, inclusive and supportive. The school provided lessons in subjects that I was particularly interested in. I had some inspirational and supportive teachers who helped and encouraged me to achieve my dream.

Kanik Chelani Studying: Chemistry at University of Leicester My experience at Altwood was unique; everyone was friendly, and I felt warmly welcomed by both staff and students. The sixth form environment was very new to me, but I quickly settled in and felt motivated to achieve something in my time there. I believe that the experience of studying difficult subjects at A- Level has prepared me for the amount of independent studying at university; these skills in communication and time management are key in succeeding as a professional.

Introducing Alissa Chohan Head Girl Reading Scholars Programme

What should you be doing now to prepare for your future after Altwood?

Introducing Elisha Sohail Morgan O’Sullivan Softcat Advanced Apprenticeship

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