Marches Academy Trust
Your future starts here...
Sixth Form life is lots of things…challenging, inspiring, hard work, rewarding, fun – and maybe even a little bit scary to begin with! We’ll expect you to motivate yourself, be an independent learner and understand that you only get out of it what you’re prepared to put in. In short, Sixth Form life is what you make it – so make it fantastic! Your future starts here...
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Our 360° approach to education means you’ll benefit from excellent academic and pastoral support plus an exciting range of extra-curricular activities designed to help you flourish.
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The Marches Academy Trust is a thriving group of schools, and includes the Marches Sixth Form, Sir John Talbot’s Sixth Form and the Grove Sixth Form. Together, we’re stronger, more collaborative and can deliver more for our students.
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Life in Sixth Form is fast-paced, vibrant and inspiring. It’s a new way of learning and we think you’ll relish the freedom it can bring.
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Community is important to us. As part of the Marches Academy Trust family of schools, you’re part of something unique.
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The transition from GCSEs to A Levels and BTECs can feel a bit of a challenge. We want you to feel confident in your academic skills, which is why we give you plenty of strategies to help with time management as well as exam and revision techniques. If the idea of higher education or work seems daunting, we’re here to guide you. To be ready for a university course, an apprenticeship or to take the first step on your career path you’ll need to be resilient, communicate well and be able to handle interviews and assessment centres. We’re here to help you develop the right skills.
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focus Focussing on your favourite subjects is a breath of fresh air for many students. We offer a brilliant selection of subjects at both A Level and BTEC so you’re sure to find your ideal combination. You can try out subjects that interest you at our ‘ taster days which run throughout the year. Meet our staff and current students and immerse yourself in Sixth Form life.
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s well as your subject courses you’ll have the choice of taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), core maths and a suite of AS qualifications to add to your growing skill set. A work experience placement can open up endless possibilities and give you a valuable insight into future careers.
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THE NEXT FEW MONTHS… Year 11 is a busy year and you’ll be surprised how quickly it passes. Keep working hard, focus on what you want to achieve – great GCSE results and an exciting future!
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For our highest achieving students and those aspiring to Oxbridge we have a scholars’ programme.
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Have you thought about these A Level combinations?
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History // Economics // Government & Politics
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The Marches Academy Trust is for aspiring doctors, writers, actors, astro physicists, nurses, professors, architects, lawyers, police officers, engineers, designers, film makers, artists, stockbrokers, psychologists, naval officers, entrepreneurs, scientists, musicians, teachers, and lots more...
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Explore. Think. Laugh. Discover. Believe. Smile. Question. Consider. Focus. Enjoy. Grow. Challenge. Succeed. Your future starts here...
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