The Sixth Form at Herschel

Ria Studying: History, Maths, Politics An ethos of mutual respect Supported independence High quality teaching Future Plans: Studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) (hopefully at Warwick University)

Ava Studying: Maths, Physics, Product Design Positive relationship with teaching staff Supported independent study Opportunity to learn beyond the classroom Future Plans: Studying Design Engineering (at Loughborough or via an Apprenticeship with Dyson)

The Sixth Form Centre

Aarthieesh Studying: Chemistry, Biology, Maths Teachers are approachable and support is always available The opportunity to give back to the community Guidance to help ensure you reach your goals Future Plans: Studying Dentistry (hopefully at Kings College, London)

Prabhjot Studying: Psychology, English Literature, Politics Students support your learning Opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills Settling into Herschel as a new student Future Plans: Studying Law (hopefully at the University of Birmingham)

Khadija Previous School: Baylis Court Studied: English Literature, History, Politics Caring environment Wider learning opportunities Preparation for university Currently: Studying English Literature

Our school vision … “Academic success and personal responsibility within a caring environment”

OfSted’s Verdict The Sixth Form is outstanding. Students are hard working and ambitious. Sixth Form students are extremely well taught and make very good progress. Examination results are well above the national average. Learners thrive in the school’s academic, yet very caring and secure, environment.

Wellbeing – mind and body Focused study and practice assessments The Enrichment Block Core Maths EPQ Wellbeing – mind and body Focused study and practice assessments

A Level Results 99% pass rate – same as last year A* 8% up from 4.4% last year A*- A 29% up from 27% last year 63% A*-B from 59% last year A*-C 86% from 85% last year Top students (attainment) Arjun Sanjay 4 A*’s (Physics at Oxford) Hamza Rana 3 A*’s, 1 A (Medicine at Imperial) Sruthi Murthy 2 A*’s, 1 A and A in EPQ (Medicine at Bristol) Simran Aujla 2 A*’s 1 A (Pharmacy at UCL) And lots more…

“Academic success and personal responsibility within a caring environment” Genuine focus on the Wellbeing and Welfare of our students Excellent Teaching with High Pupil Engagement Excellent Academic Outcomes Opportunities to enrich your education

Application Timeline December 2018 – on-line applications open See Course Information Booklet 28 January 2019 – deadline for applications February/ March 2019 – individual Post 16 discussions 4-5 July 2019 – Induction Days 22 August 2019 – GCSE results day and enrolment

Sixth Form Entry Criteria 5 GCSEs at grade 9-5 (including English and Maths) At least grade 6 at GCSE in the subjects chosen for A level study A GCSE total point score of 45 across your best 8 subjects including English and Maths A positive reference including an excellent work ethic and good attendance/ punctuality record

What is the Herschel Consortium? Co-operation with Baylis Court School A wider and more varied curriculum

A chance to meet teaching staff and students Sixth Form Centre Do ask questions Refreshments available from the Young Enterprise teams!