Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 10th November 2016

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 learning environment We work hard to extend the boundaries of learning

Attainment 2016 A Level results 2016 99% Success Rate, above national average 45% of all Grades A*-B (up 6% from 2015) 74% of all Grades A*-C (up 8% from 2015) 99% of students obtained their choice of university place

Achievement 2016

Why Sawtry? Improvements in recent years Extremely pleased with the progress we have made, as recognised by Ofsted.

A level Provision 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.

Applied General 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 (BTEC Science, Diploma in Childcare & Education) We have expanded our vocational provision (Financial Studies, Children’s Play, Learning & Development, Health & Social Care, ICT, Creative Digital Media Production), and keep this under review

A view from Lisa

More than exams Two dedicated post-16 Student Support Advisers Strong team of 6th Form tutors Outstanding guidance and support PSHE

Entry requirements September 2017 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

Average Points Score Convert grades to points. Only the best 8 count For example …… GCSE grade A* 58 GCSE grade 6 (E & M only) 48 GCSE grade B 46 GCSE grade 4 (E & M only) 40

The Pathways 3 or 4 subjects 3 subjects A Levels and/or BTEC 42+ points and at least grade 4 in GCSE English and maths. 3 or 4 subjects A Levels and/or BTEC Any combination of blue and/ or green subjects   GREEN Profile GCE Sociology GCE English Literature GCE English Lit and Lang GCE Geography GCE History GCE PE GCE Product Design GCE Art GCE Government & Politics GCE Business GCE Psychology GCE Film Studies   38+ points and at least grade 4 in GCSE English and/ or maths. 3 subjects A Levels and/or BTEC BLUE Profile BTEC Health and Social Care (single award) BTEC Children’s Play Learning and Development (triple 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 Textiles GCE Photography Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies  46+ points, a grade B/6 or above in the subject chosen and at least grade 4 in GCSE English and maths. 3 or 4 GCE A Level subjects Any combination of subjects but only one can be chosen from the blue list   YELLOW Profile GCE French GCE Spanish GCE Maths (Stats) GCE Physics GCE Chemistry GCE Biology 

Destinations Name Destination Haydn Manchester PPE Max Apprenticeship   Haydn Manchester PPE Max Apprenticeship Salford ITV  Devon Exeter Modern Languages Toby ALDI  Ollie Newcastle Business Management Hollie Nottingham Nursing (Adult) Emma Aston Chemical Engineering Joshua Cambridge Natural Sciences Katherine Sheffield Bioengineering

Key Dates First profile issued in September, 2nd scheduled for early January 2017 Guidance Meetings Jan/February 2017 Y11 Parent’s Evening 19th January 2017 Application deadline 27th January 2017 Third Profile week beginning 17th April 2017 Y12 Induction 22nd June 2017 GCSE Results day 24th August 2017

Applications Application deadline 27th Jan 2017 Application forms available tonight and on website Transition packs over the summer

Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 10th November 2016