A LEVEL RESULTS 2015 – 2020: A*/A 49% A*- C 92% INTELLECTUAL ENRICHMENT
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• Opportunity to obtain Extended Project Qualification
• Personal tutor and mentor
• Wesley Society: outside speaker presentations for the intellectually curious
• Individual study skills advice
• General Studies: weekly lectures on a wide range of topics from visiting experts • Academic Societies: regular meetings which include lectures, presentations and opportunities for questions and discussion • Eco-School • Sixth Form assemblies • Oxbridge tutorials • Exciting Music and Drama programmes • Art and Music masterclasses • Numerous trips out: theatres; museums; galleries; field studies; concerts • Host to one of the largest annual Model United Nations Conferences in the UK • European Modern Language exchanges
• Teaching by subject specialists • Dedicated Sixth Form Centre with personal study space • UCAS preparation • Higher Education and Careers programme over two years • A superbly resourced multi-media library • Research guidance from on-site professional librarian • Independent learning programmes to suit individual profiles
THE SIXTH FORM AT KINGSWOOD
ORGANISED WORK EXPERIENCE A SAMPLE OF RECENT GENERAL STUDIES LECTURES • Alex Hibbert – Arctic Exploration • Ben Heason – Climbing Angel Falls • Michael Griffin – Breaking Shackles, Liberating the Mind for Learning • Rick Findler – Picturing War: The Experiences of a War Photographer in Syria • Patrick Foster – Gambling & Addiction • Shaun Attwood – Crime and Punishment in the USA
Organised Work Experience takes place for the Lower Sixth towards the end of the Summer term. Recent placements have included Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, the RUH Bath, the UK Parliament, the Institute of Economic Affairs, Bath University, Rotork, the John Lewis Partnership, the BBC and Ogilvy One Worldwide.
HIGHER EDUCATION Full support and guidance with the university application process is available, including one-to-one tutorials on writing personal statements. Popular university destinations for Kingswood students include Warwick, Exeter, Cardiff, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and the colleges of the University of London. Most Kingswood Sixth Formers go on to Higher Education, the vast majority securing places at their first choice university.
DAY TO DAY KINGSWOOD HAS ECO-SCHOOL AND FAIR TRADE STATUS We care for the environment and are committed to sustainable development.
• Lessons per week: 6 x 55 minute lessons per A Level subject studied • Weekly private study time: minimum four hours per subject • Keeping healthy: opportunities for team and / or individual sports; fully equipped gym; swimming pool • Superb meals with plenty of choice in a dedicated Sixth Form dining area • Excellent facilities
For more information call 01225 734210 or email: admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk
• Community and charitable events
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• Leadership opportunities for all
• Social events