Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School Sixth Form
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Welcome to BRGS Sixth Form! BRGS offers you an environment that provides the freedom of college with the support and structure of a school. We are small enough to know and care for each student. As you explore what BRGS has to offer, you will discover that we provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where students thrive – academically and socially. At BRGS, students are treated and respected as adults. We believe they should be responsible for themselves; students build strong relationships with each other and staff. There is a community feel and an atmosphere of collaborative learning; everyone is striving to do their best. If you choose us, you will not simply be joining the Sixth Form, you will be making up a unique and diverse community of students.
“The staff and students really help build a lovely sense of community.” - Tom
g n i t a e r C t n e d n indeapreners le We know that success means different things for different people. But we want our students to achieve and be motivated, regardless of their aspirations. We’re proud of our history of academic success; it’s a sign of our students’ dedication to hard work. We have a track record of A Level success, thanks to the close working relationships between our specialist staff and our students, ensuring their potential is reached. BRGS is an 11-18 school – you have the same pastoral structures that you are probably used to in your current school, as well as opportunities for leadership as a prefect, mentor, or volunteer with lower school students. We offer our students support at every level. Subject teachers ensure our students develop to their full potential, helping to open doors for the future. Our team of dedicated and experienced staff are on hand at any time, offering personal and pastoral support – no question is too trivial or time-consuming. There is access to a counsellor, a pastoral manager, a nurse who is based in school full-time, and an independent career advisor to make sure students are getting the best possible guidance in any situation.
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r u o y future Every year, students progress to quality university courses, or competitive higher level apprenticeships with companies such as Deloitte, BAE Systems, JCB or Jaguar Land Rover. Whether you are looking for a creative course, or you are an aspiring lawyer or midwife, we will guide you through the process of applying. Our professional programmes for the major career pathways are complemented by bespoke careers guidance to meet your ambitions.
“BRGS is a very welcoming school where all the students are so easy to get along with.” - Eisha
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Here at BRGS Sixth Form, students build their own stories. We encourage our students to take leadership roles and enlist in extra-curricular activities or anything that interests them and helps to shape their future. Students can then log these opportunities to include on their university application, or contribute to their CV. Our student groups include debating society, medical discussion group, an LGBTQ+ group, and our Heads of School. These groups help students develop essential organisational skills, and puts them in charge of their own experience at BRGS. Whatever your area of interest, there is likely to be a group for you – and if there isn’t, we’ll help you to create it!
“I love how we now have access to so many resources in the sixth form centre to both aid our learning and help us when we need support.” - Ella
BURNLEY
BLACKBURN ROSSENDALE RD
ACCRINGTON
A671
A646
A682
A56
B6238 BURNLEY RD NEWCHURCH RD
TODMORDEN
HASLINGDEN A681
RAWTENSTALL
BACUP
BOOTH RD
A681
A56
A671
M66
ROCHDALE
BURY
Bacup & Rawtenstall
T: 01706 233400 E: sixthform@brgs.org.uk Twitter: @BRGS_SixthForm
Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School, Glen Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 7BJ Grammar School Sixth Form www.brgs.org.uk/sixth-form
Glen Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire. BB4 7BJ T 01706 233 400 W www.brgs.org.uk/sixth-form E sixthform@brgs.org.uk @BRGS_SixthForm