1. sixth form Judged ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted, November 2011

2. Academic Excellence

3. Comments from Ofsted Report 2011 ‘Students make outstanding progress’ ‘Teaching by subject specialists is challenging, stimulating and lively’ ‘Leadership and Management of the sixth form –Outstanding’ ‘Outcomes for students in the sixth form – Outstanding’ ‘The quality of provision in the sixth form – Outstanding’ ‘Students receive the same outstanding pastoral care and support as in the main school’ ‘The sixth form welcomes students from other schools and they settle in quickly’ Judged ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted, November 2011 3

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5. 2013 A level Exam results Fortismere students produced an excellent set of A level results in 2012 A* - B 71% at Fortismere (53% nationally) A* - A 39 % at Fortismere (27% nationally) We also gained excellent results in many subjects at A level English: A*- B grades at Fortismere 80% (48% nationally) Biology: A* - B Grades at Fortismere77% (52% nationally) Chemistry: A*-B Grades at Fortismere76% (60% nationally) French: A*-B Grades at Fortismere78% (69% nationally) History: A*-B Grades at Fortismere86% (57% nationally) Gov & Politics A*-B Grades at Fortismere92% (57% nationally) AS Levels: 30% of all grades in 2013 were A grade

6. Best Performing State School Sixth Forms Oxford Analytics Top 20 sixth forms nationally % A*/B at A level Slide 6 …learning on the hill

7. Results – 5 Year Trends at A level Slide 7 …learning on the hill 2012 A level A*/B – 70% AS level A/B – 54% 2013 A level A*/B – 71% AS level A/B – 56%

8. Courses

9. Wide range of Level 3 courses 28 Academic A Levels 3 Applied A Levels (single) 1 Applied A Level (double) 2 Cambridge Pre-U courses OCR Extended Project

10. Level 3 Courses A Level Courses Art & Design Art History Biology Classics Chemistry Computing Drama Economics English Literature English Lit and Lang Film Studies French Geography Further Maths (Incl. Maths) German Government and Politics History Maths Music Music Technology Philosophy Photography PE Physics Product Design Psychology Sociology Spanish Applied A levels Business Studies ICT (Single) ICT (Double) Media Studies Cambridge Pre-U Mandarin(2 Yr) Global Perspectives (1 Yr) All course information on the 6th Form Area of the Fortismere website

11. The OCR Extended Project Extended Project Students will decide if they would like to take this course in the Spring Term of Year 12 Individual research based course. Examined internally Accredited by Universities

12. Learning and teaching Academic excellence Highly effective specialist teaching Range of teaching styles: from one to one support to faculty lectures Specialist teaching areas Workshops, conferences and field trips

13. Supervised study facilities The Library – 6 th form resource area 1 st Floor Specific private study area Timetabled supervised study in non- contact time ICT provision Departmental study workshops Slide 13 …learning on the hill

14. Monitoring, assessment & intervention

15. Rigorous systems to optimise student performance: Six data collection points in Year 12 Interim Reports – two in Year 12 Full progress report each Year Consultation meetings: Year 12- February, Year 13 - November Partnership with home

16. Guidance & Support

17. Key members of staff – Director of Sixth Form, Learning Manager & tutor Academic mentoring Opportunities for school leadership Excellent progression guidance Partnership with home Connexions

18. Opportunities for school leadership Vertical Tutoring at Fortismere (Years 7-11) 6 Colleges, 66 tutor groups Each Year 12 student will be assigned a tutor group on entry All sixth form students attend one 20 min session with their vertical tutor group per week Group mentoring and support for our younger students Student Leadership Team Head/Deputy Boy and Girl 12 College Leaders Slide 18 …learning on the hill

19. 6 th Form Learning Environment Lessons taught in separate buildings from Mainstream Refectory Common Room Private Study areas

20. UCAS and the next steps Around 200 applications per academic year Progression to University Courses 90% of our students commenced undergraduate study at a variety of Universities on a variety of courses in September/October 2013 16 of our students commenced courses at either Oxbridge or Medical School. These are the most competitive courses to gain admission on in the country and we are extremely proud of their success.

21. UCAS and the next steps Higher Education Evening (Year 12- Summer Term) UCAS training day (Year 12- Summer Term) Subject Specialist Tutors – carefully selected for individual guidance Support for applications to Oxbridge, Medical School, Dentistry, Art Foundation Mock Interviews – Links with ‘Chrysalis Project’, offer in-house interview training for other Sixth Forms Slide 21 …learning on the hill

22. Progression: Beyond studying Work Experience – One week, Year 12 Preparation for Work Placements Links with Industry Supporting Internships Global Young Leaders Headstart Year in Industry Medlink/Vetlink Slide 22 …learning on the hill

23. Enrichment Activities

24. Wide range of activities

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26. Enrichment pathways in 6 th form Slide 26 …learning on the hill 6 th Form only Year 12 students who want to enrich A level studies Enrichment For All Year 12 students who want to take part in the full range of activities Leading Enrichment For All Year 12 students who want to develop their leadership opportunities

27. What Now? Talk to subject teachers Consult 6 th Form area of Fortismere website Check grades for entry criteria Analyse current performance honestly Attendance – at least 95% attendance rate at the end of Year 11 Discuss choices with parents/carers Application deadline 27th January APPLICATION FORMS ARE ONLINE NOW

28. What next? When? December 2013Tours of the 6 th Form centre – by appointment January 2014Deadline for Applications (20 th January) February – April 2014Guidance meetings take place April 2014Conditional Offers made to students May 2014Students accept offers by the end of this month July 2014Transition events on 3 rd and 4 th July August 2014GCSE results September 2014Enrolment for Year 12 date tbc

29. What next? Tours of the 6 th Form centre 11 th and 12 th December 2013 Please contact the sixth form directly if you would like to be booked on to one of our tours Slide 29 …learning on the hill

30. For further information Ms Patel: sixthform@fortismere.org.uksixthform@fortismere.org.uk Senior Staff available this evening Fill in a slip and post in the box in reception (email addresses please) Slide 30 …learning on the hill