1. Altwood Sixth Form Information Evening
November 2016

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

3. 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

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. Where our students go

8. Introducing
Noah Murray Head Boy Applying to University

9. Courses on offer

10. Introducing
Neil Dimbleby
Head teacher

11. 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

12. 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

13. Application process 12th December

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Introducing
Alissa Chohan Head Girl Reading Scholars Programme

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

18. Introducing
Elisha Sohail Morgan O’Sullivan Softcat Advanced Apprenticeship

19. Altwood Sixth Form Information Evening
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