Why Choose Nailsea School At Nailsea School we can offer you the opportunity to learn and enjoy life in an environment where you will progress and be supported.

Achievement A Level – 97% pass rate Average – 68% A – C – 36% A*-B Level 2 courses [GCSE A*-C] – 100% pass rate

Achievement continued A*-B and A*-C measures: Third best A level results in whole wider Bristol area. Second best A level results in North Somerset

School %Pass Rate A*-E %A*-B%A*-C Rank Order A*-B Rank Order A*-C Backwell Churchill Clevedon Gordano Nailsea St Katherine's

A*ABCDEA*-BA*-CPass rate APS per entry Rank 2014 Churchill Nailsea Backwell Gordano Clevedon England n/a

Art [fine art] Biology Business Studies Chemistry Drama Product Design English Language English Literature Product Design Critical Thinking RE French Geography German Health & Social Care History Law ICT Textiles Mathematics Philosophy Media Studies Music Music Tech PE Physics Psychology Spanish Sociology BTEC Sport

Foundation Year, Level 2 Extended Project BTEC in driving AND

A Level Reform Government changes: AS and A2 “decoupled” (staged) Subjects “more challenging” Assessment at end of course Co-teachable Most AS’s exam only (review on Science practical assessment) Subjects affected Sept 2016: All bar maths and technology subjects

Opportunities 1 UCAS references Custodians Ambassadors Mentors World Challenge Duke of Edinburgh Community Service

Opportunities 2 Balls/Socials Student Council School Presidency Work Experience Foreign Work Experience Interview Skills CV building

Opportunities 3 Assistant tutors Study Skills Sports Staff-v-Sixth Form Sports Designers in Residence

Opportunities 4 Leadership of clubs Teaching Fundraising University Visits Careers Guidance

Post 16 Options 1 Sixth Form – Nailsea School Sixth Form – Elsewhere College – Weston College – Bristol Specialist colleges – e.g. Cannington/ Filton Apprenticeship Employment (with training)

Post 16 Options 2 >4 C+ Level 3 courses – A level – BTEC – NVQ – Apprenticeship

Post 16 Options 2 cont.. <4 C+ Level 1/2 courses –GCSE –Nailsea School Foundation Year –BTEC –NVQ –Apprenticeship

“I am especially grateful to those teachers who encouraged me/ helped me apply, and get an offer from Cambridge” Student

“Students’ personal development is outstanding” Ofsted

How to Choose the Best Course for You GCSE prospects – level 2 or 3? Career thoughts Learning styles, assessment methods Enjoyment/interest

Application process and support Prospectus and application forms distributed Assembly and parents meeting Sixth form focus week 11 th November Sixth Form Open Evening (VERY IMPORTANT!!) pm Senior teacher interviews Mock exams Application deadline: 15 th December