1. Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 10th November 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. Achievement 2016

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. A view from Lisa

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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 

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 10th November 2016