ST PETER’S SIXTH FORM “Achievement, teaching and pastoral care in the Sixth Form are securely good” – Ofsted March 2017
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WELCOME FROM THE HEAD TEACHER Thank you for taking an interest in our Sixth Form. At St Peter’s School we know every student. Not only their name, their strengths and their interests, but also what they need to do to become successful adults in the future. We encourage our Post-16 students to be positive role models for our younger students. From delivering assemblies on Macmillan Cancer Support to speaking to parents and prospective students, our sixth formers are able to demonstrate their maturity and desire to help others. Such leadership opportunities support students to develop the skills that industry wants – the confidence to speak to a variety of audiences, the ability to work effectively with different people and the willingness to take on responsibility. Taking part in such extra-curricular opportunities is important as a young person develops into a successful adult. At St Peter’s School there is an ever-growing range of activities for students to participate in. The range of qualifications we offer allows students to move on to university, higher level apprenticeships and employment. Our students have a strong track record of securing places at prestigious universities or with high profile local employers. Being part of a Trust of schools has many strengths and we are proud to have been part of The Cam Academy Trust since 2016. We have, for example, been able to deliver qualifications here at St Peter’s School, which are taught by staff from Comberton Sixth Form. This success has led to us broadening the range of qualifications that will be taught by teachers from the Comberton Sixth Form team. Grades are important as they open opportunities for a student for the rest of their lives. Grades are not the only focus for St Peter’s School as we believe that, in order for a student to achieve the highest possible grades, they must be cared for and valued as an individual. To provide the best quality pastoral care our staff have been carefully trained in the needs of post 16 students. We, as a school, work with a wide variety of organisations who give students, staff and parents specialist advice and guidance. Students choose to come to St Peter’s Sixth Form because they are confident that they will achieve success. As a result of the positive relationships between students and staff, good quality teaching, and support and guidance, our Post-16 students achieve examination results that demonstrate they have made excellent progress at St Peter’s School. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact the Sixth Form team.
Christopher Bennet, Head Teacher, St Peter’s School
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THE SIXTH FORM STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM When looking at where you want to go to continue your education, there are many aspects you need to consider. These include the quality of teaching, support from staff and the extra-curricular opportunities which are available. The access to new opportunities enhance the Sixth Form experience whether that is supporting younger students and doing voluntary work, to completing programmes like Duke of Edinburgh, Mental Health Training and work experience. After looking at various Post-16 options, we are proud to be students at St Peter’s as we feel supported in our studies both academically and personally. The sixth form team enable us to enjoy coming to school, while helping us attain highly. Also, the relatively small size of our Sixth Form means that students and teachers are able to build good relationships with each other, and students are able to receive one-toone support from their subject teachers.
With a wide variety of subjects to choose from, students leave at the end of Year 13 with the knowledge and understanding needed for their higher education. The career advisors within the school allow students to receive information to help progress on to their future careers. This progression is monitored on a regular basis throughout our time in sixth form with support always available from staff. We are really happy at St Peter’s Sixth Form and think that you will be too. The real sense of community and friendship means that we are excited to come to school every day. We know that whenever there is a problem, all staff will be happy to help and will ensure that our time here is both enjoyable and worthwhile. We wish you the best of luck in your Sixth Form application and we look forward to welcoming you to St Peter’s Sixth Form.
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“Good teaching, high quality leadership and monitoring, and targeted intervention led to steady improvements in the sixth form outcomes”
STUDY PROGRAMMES
– Ofsted March 2017
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, mixing academic and vocational courses with appropriate work experience, study time and enrichment. We have designed the curriculum to meet the varying needs of our students, to allow them to progress to their destination of choice at the end of Year 13. We offer a range of A levels alongside more vocational Level 3 courses and ensure that those students who did not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE English and/or Maths have the opportunity to retake in Year 12.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To enrol in the Sixth Form, we expect all students to have at least five grade 4s or above at GCSE. Many of our courses have specific entry requirements and these can be found in the Sixth Form section of the website, under Admissions and Curriculum. www.stpetershuntingdon.org
COURSES AVAILABLE A LEVELS
VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Art and Design
AQA Level 3 Applied Science
Biology
OCR Cambridge Technical Information Technology
Chemistry
OCR Cambridge Technical Sport and Physical Activity
Computer Science*
OCR Cambridge Technical Business Studies
English Language
OCR Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care
English Literature French Geography* History
Maths OTHER Physics
COURSES
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing
Product Design
and Physical Activity
Psychology* Core Maths Sociology
Extended Project Qualification
GCSE English GCSE Maths
*These subjects are currently VTCT Level 2/3 Barbering taught as part of the collaboration between VTCT Level 2/3 Hairdressing St Peter’s and Comberton Sixth Forms. Potential additions to this include A Level Government and Politics and A Level Economics.
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SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
We pride ourselves on the guidance that we offer all students in the Sixth Form, whether it is linked to progress, welfare or careers. The Student Support Manager and the Head of Sixth Form liaise with teachers and monitor students’ progress on every step of their journey. The transition from GCSE to A level can sometimes be challenging, and we therefore believe that communication between staff, students and parents is vital. In addition to the Sixth Form team, students also have access to Amber Walker, the school’s Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) officer, who is always on hand to help with CVs, applications for apprenticeships and jobs, and advice about future career intentions.
WHAT WE DO TO ENABLE SIXTH FORM STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL:
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Giving students the opportunity to take part in activities outside their timetabled lessons enables them to further develop their skills and knowledge, and helps to set their university and job applications apart from others. In an environment where everybody is competing for a limited number of university places and apprenticeships, having the chance to take part in additional activities, like the range we offer, is vital. We are very pleased to be able to offer the following enrichment activities to students in the Sixth Form: • Duke of Edinburgh • National Citizen Service • Ladder to Law • Student Mentoring – both academic and pastoral • Lesson support • Fitness Qualifications • Educational visits • Volunteering
• Nurture talent and encourage individuality
• Fundraising activities – Race for Life, Macmillan Coffee Morning, Children in Need and many more
• Provide one-to-one support
• Theatre visits
• Offer careers advice
• Social Events such as the Leavers’ Ball
• Give assistance at every stage of the university entrance procedure
WORK EXPERIENCE “Personal development and welfare in the sixth form are very good. Students feel well supported and cared for.” – Ofsted March 2017
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For some students, work experience is an important element of their Study Programmes, as it gives them the opportunity to see what the world of work is really like. We have created some great partnerships with local establishments, and students have participated in work experience or work shadowing at the following places:
• Local primary schools • Addenbrooke’s Hospital • Hinchingbrooke Hospital • Local GP surgeries • Leonard Cheshire Homes • In-school ICT department
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APPLICATION TIMELINE
Anglia Ruskin University
Law
Anglia Ruskin University
Writing with Film (with Placement year)
Anglia Ruskin University
Business with Marketing
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship with Assets Accountancy & Finance
Apprenticeship
Opthamology
Aston University Bimingham
Chemical Engineering
Bangor University
Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology
Birkbeck, University of London
Language with Journalism with International Experience
Cambridge Regional College
Foundation Art
Coventry University
Geography
Deloittes
School Leavers Apprenticeship Audit and Assurance
European School of Osteopathy
Osteopathy
Leeds Beckett University
Sport Business Management
Leeds Beckett University
Sport Business Management
Leeds Beckett University
Sport Business Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
Law
Manchester Metropolitan University
Accounting and Finance
Virtual Information for Prospective students, with in school subject carousel for Year 11 students
Manchester Metropolitan University
Fashion Marketing
Northumbria University
Sport Management
NOVEMBER
Nottingham Trent University
History
Open University
Health and Social Care
All students in Year 11 interviewed by members of the Sixth Form team, and applications made
Queen Mary University of London
Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement
University of Bedfordshire
Sport and Physical Education
University of Brighton
Biological Sciences
DECEMBER
University of Brighton
Biological Sciences
Courses finalised. Deadline for all applications is December 16th 2021
University of Bristol
Geography
University of Buckingham
Economics
University of Chester
Adult Nursing
JANUARY 2022
University of Chichester
Social Work
University of Derby
Business Accounting and Finance
University of East Anglia
Law
University of Exeter
History
University of Lincoln
English and Creative Writing
University of Lincoln
Advertising and Merketing
University of Lincoln
Education
University of Manchester
English Langauge
University of Manchester
History
University of Portsmouth
Computer Science
University of Reading
Primary Education QTS with Maths
University of Salford
Intelligence Analysis
University of Texas at El Paso
Multi Media Journalism
University of Winchester
Sociology
University of Worcester
Computing
TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2021
Conditional offers made to all students
APRIL
Letter and information about the start of Year 12 sent to Year 11 students
AUGUST
Members of the Sixth Form team available on results day to discuss options and to resolve any issues
“Students are well prepared for their next stages in their education, training or employment. Information, advice and guidance, both internally and externally, meet the varied needs of students.” – Ofsted March 2017
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2021 STUDENT DESTINATIONS
“Leaders are increasingly reviewing the curriculum to ensure that students are not only ready to study in higher education or secure appropriate apprenticeships, but also ready to work within the local industries at more skilled levels.” – Ofsted March 2017
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STUDENT VIEWS MOLLY SUTHERLAND
Reading Multi Media Journalism at University of Texas at El Paso My time at St Peter’s Sixth Form was such a positive experience where I was truly able to succeed in my education to eventually be able to study abroad in America. With constant support from my teachers and even those who weren’t my own, I felt that any issue could easily be resolved. The teachers I had also made a real effort to go the extra mile in helping me. Whenever I missed lessons they would always make time to help me catch up. I used to have to miss Wednesday at school for football games and St Peter’s Sixth Form were very accommodating and encouraged me in both my education and sport. Thank you St Peter’s for all you have done for me!
BEN JONES
Reading English Language at Manchester University During my time at St Peter’s Sixth Form, I always felt like the staff were giving their all to try and help me achieve what I needed, and to study the course I wanted to do at university. Whether it was academic or personal issues, the teachers were always on hand to offer their help. I am especially grateful to have been able to complete my A-Levels and achieve the grades I wanted during a year heavily disrupted because of the pandemic, and I appreciate how easy the Sixth Form team made my time there, despite the many challenges faced.
MADDIE AND MIA COTTON
Reading Fashion Marketing at Manchester Met University and Sports Management at Northumbria University We feel very privileged to have been able to have such a positive experience at Sixth Form and be surrounded by amazing people. The Sixth Form team always have an open door policy for anything; nothing is too big or too small and the support is second to none. They always have your best interest at heart and are happy to advise students on what to do next. Without the Sixth Form team, we wouldn’t have been encouraged and pushed to excel in the ways we did.
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St Peter’s Sixth Form St Peter’s Road Huntingdon, PE29 7DD 01480 459581 reception@stpetershuntingdon.org www.stpetershuntingdon.org
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