2. 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.

3. Achievement A Level – 99% pass rate Average – 73% Grades @ A – C – 48% Grades @ A*-B Level 2 courses [GCSE A*-C] – 100% pass rate

4. Achievement continued 2012-14 A*-B and A*-C measures: Third best A level results in whole Bristol area. Second best A level results in North Somerset

5. School %Pass Rate A*-E %A*-B%A*-C Rank Order A*-B Rank Order A*-C Backwell 98.051.575.4 33 Churchill 99.461.179.5 11 Clevedon 97.640.469.2 55 Gordano 98.847.373.7 44 Nailsea 98.552.775.9 22 St Katherine's 96.837.267.0 66

6. A*ABCDEA*-BA*-CPass rate APS per entry Rank 2014 Churchill6.715.829.026.116.15.351.677.799.1224.41 Nailsea6.416.124.226.716.18.946.673.398.3218.92 Backwell7.018.520.127.316.77.045.672.996.6217.13 Gordano5.615.223.828.818.65.844.673.497.8217.74 Clevedon7.115.123.620.921.39.845.866.797.8215.65 England8.317.726.224.315.06.552.276.598.0223.4n/a Churchill, Gordano and Nailsea all had a greater than 5% reduction in % A*-B grades and a fall of more than 15 APS average points score (APS) entry Clevedon showed a greater than 5% increase in A*-B grades and + 15 APS results Nailsea came 3 rd amongst all academy or LEA schools in the wider Bristol area

7. 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 Home Economics BTEC Sport

8. Foundation Year, Level 2 Extended Project BTEC in driving AND

9. 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) Revised A* methodology Subjects affected Sept 2015: Art English Language English Literature History Psychology Photography Physics Biology Chemistry Sociology

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

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

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

13. Opportunities 4 Leadership of clubs Teaching Fundraising University Visits Careers Guidance

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

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

16. Post 16 Options 2 cont.. <4 GCSE @ C+ Level 1/2 courses –GCSE –BTEC –NVQ –Apprenticeship

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

18. “Students’ personal development is outstanding” Ofsted

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

20. Application process and support Prospectus and application forms distributed Assembly and parents meeting Sixth form focus week 13 th November Sixth Form Open Evening (VERY IMPORTANT!!) 5-7pm 12 th November – Careers Fair 4:30 – 7:00 Senior teacher interviews Mock exams Application deadline: 8 th December