1. The Sixth Form at Herschel

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. The Sixth Form Centre

5. 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)

6. 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)

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

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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…

13. “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

14. 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

15. 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

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

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