Welcome To Ashlyns School Sixth Form: Information Booklet
Welcome toAshlyns School Sixth Form:Information Booklet2021 – 2023
October 2020Dear Students, Parents and CarersThank you for considering Ashlyns School for the next stage of your education.Our Sixth Form is a vibrant and thriving community, supporting academic excellence and outstandingpersonal achievements. Alongside academic rigour, we offer extensive extra-curricular opportunities,providing a good balance of social activities and leadership opportunities. We believe you will find thecombination of study and community life in the Sixth Form both enjoyable and rewarding, as well as astrong foundation for further study and future employment.The Sixth Form team at Ashlyns supports every aspect of your transition to post-16 education, offeringan encouraging environment where you are given the right balance of autonomy and support. There is aculture of mutually high expectations within our Sixth Form; we believe in leaving nothing to chancewhen preparing our students with the skills needed for academic success, adaptability for the future andpersonal wellbeing.Ashlyns has a proven track record of success in the Sixth Form. We are delighted with theachievements of our students and the vast majority secure their first choice university place; manyprogress to some of the most prestigious in the country and a significant number achieve degrees withFirst Class Honours.In 2020, 96% of students achieved a place at their first or second choice university, 49% gained placesat Russell Group universities and 3 students gained places at Oxbridge.We hope you will find the information provided helpful; if you require any additional advice or guidance,please do not hesitate to contact us. We understand how important it is to make the right choice of SixthForm and are more than happy to answer any questions you might have.We wish you every success in your examinations next summer, and look forward to hearing from you.Mr J ShaplandHeadteacherMs K GachesHead of Sixth Form3
Contents:Welcome letter from HeadteacherPage 3Curriculum and LearningPage 5Enrichment and Leadership OpportunitiesPage 6Pastoral Care, Personalised Mentoring and FeedbackPage 7Careers and University GuidancePage 7FacilitiesPage 7Next StepsPage 8Entry Requirements for Each SubjectPage 9Admission RequirementsPage 10Post-Sixth Form Destinations 2020Pages 11-12Choosing A Levels for Degree CoursesPages 13-16Sixth Form Dress CodePage 17Reminder of Key DatesPage 184
1. Will this school provide me with the academic success, skills and confidenceneeded to maximise my opportunities in an ever-changing world?2. Will I be happy at this school?At Ashlyns School, we believe the answer to both of these questions is aresounding ‘yes’.‘ a very welcoming school where students collaborate well ’*Our success is built on four key principles: delivering high-quality learning;providing the enrichment and leadership opportunities that instil confidenceand pride, and nurture talent;providing the personalised mentoring, support and feedback needed toensure students are informed, supported and on track across twochallenging years of education;ensuring our Sixth Form students have the dedicated facilities you wouldexpect in a school that cares for their wellbeing.We offer a wide range of A Level courses to a growing and high-achievingnumber of post-16 students. We are delighted that Ofsted’s reports fromSeptember 2014 and May 2018 recognised our Sixth Form success and this isalso reflected in the university destination data for last year’s school leavers(included in your pack).Curriculum and LearningAcademic excellence is at the heart of everything we do; students who continueon to A Levels enter our vibrant Sixth Form with high expectations. The step fromGCSE to A Level is considerable and we ensure students benefit from expertadvice and guidance on the range, relevance and choice of subjects they wish tostudy. The A Level curriculum offers a wide choice of subjects to ensure studentshave access to a broad curriculum offer that serves their needs and aspirations.Students will only succeed academically if their teaching is inspiring, rigorous andsupportive, and these elements are central to our ethos.‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge and great enthusiasm for theirsubjects. This positivity is transferred to students, who display a genuinelove of learning.’*‘Teaching in the sixth form promotes genuine debate, dialogue andreflection through skilful questioning that deepens students’ knowledgeand gives opportunities for students to discuss and evaluate their ideasand those of others.’** Ofsted Report September 20145The Sixth Form at AshlynsThere are two fundamental questions you should ask when considering a school:
Enrichment and Leadership OpportunitiesAlong with developing our young adults’ academic prowess, we also provide awealth of opportunities through our enrichment and extra-curricular programme todevelop the leadership and social skills that are essential for employment anduniversity. You can be sure that our students develop into well-rounded,independent, confident, politically-inquisitive and astute young adults throughopportunities such as: The Enrichment Programme: over the last few years this has included a rangeof high-profile visiting speakers such as the US Ambassador, the CEO ofEasyjet, Baroness Tyler, John Bercow (Speaker of the House of Commons),Michael Portillo and Douglas Carswell MP, as well as a range of team-building,self-awareness and study skills activities. Workshops on Yoga, Zumba, BritishSign Language, Karate, and First Aid are also offeredLeadership roles on the Sixth-Form Executive, or as House Captains, LearningAmbassadors, Mentors and PrefectsDuke of Edinburgh Award and World Challenge (2013: Nicaragua; 2015: India;2017: Cambodia and Laos; 2019: Nepal)Young Enterprise teams; Sports Leaders Level 3 Award; Debating SocietyThe Extended Project QualificationThe Ashlyns’ Community Service ProgrammeThe International Music Tour‘The enrichment programme prepares students well for life in modernBritain.Students are highly articulate and have good personal, social andemployability skills.’*Pastoral Care, Personalised Mentoring and FeedbackSuccess at Ashlyns School does not happen by chance: extensive support andguidance is provided to each student, who will benefit from an experienced anddedicated team of tutors, a Learning Mentor, a Head of Year and a committedSixth Form team, combined with a personalised mentoring programme.Alongside this support, parents receive regular information regarding themonitoring and assessment of students in the Sixth Form. Our subject leaders andSixth Form team work together to identify and target individual students usingtracking data to help ensure they achieve the best possible outcome. This helps tokeep students well-motivated, focused and thriving on the academic rigours ofSixth Form life.* Ofsted Report September 20146
We pride ourselves in the quality of preparation of students for higher education andfuture careers.In Year 12 students participate in: the ‘Morrisby’ programme – a questionnaire assessing individual students’higher education/career possibilities an introduction to UCAS (university applications) visits by experts in higher education UCAS/Next Steps Day a higher education conference at the ExCel Centre a school higher education evening careers day regular careers advice from a dedicated careers advisor work experienceIn Year 13 students: receive advice from Form Tutors, Head of Year and Head of Sixth Form onuniversity courses, Personal Statements and completing UCAS forms benefit from an extended learning day on UCAS/higher education applicationsand Personal Statement writing and careers advice. visit universities/colleges on Open Days attend interviews at universities/colleges have support with interview preparation and practice and ongoing careersadviceCareers advice is always available and can be booked through the Sixth Form Officeor Learning Resource Centre. The higher education careers library is in the mainschool Learning Resource Centre annexe.FacilitiesProviding the freedom for students to explore learning independently, outside of theclassroom, forms an important part of Sixth Form study, as we develop the skillsneeded for real-world success. Our students enjoy their own dedicated Sixth Formarea, including ICT suites, quiet study areas and common room. Our LearningResource Centre is available for Sixth Form study, as is our dedicated Sixth FormCafé and dining room. Our new Sports Hall provides opportunities for our students torelease their energy, allowing them access to high-quality gym membership for freeduring the school day.We set professional standards for everybody in Ashlyns’ Sixth Form and encourageall students to continue to develop a strong, positive work ethic and a responsible,self-reliant attitude. Our students leave Ashlyns equipped with the best possibleeducation and the pastoral guidance they require to help them meet the demands of afast changing world.*Ofsted Report September 20147Careers and University Guidance‘The Sixth Form receive high-quality careers guidance which results in thembeing able to make good decisions about their future career choices. As aresult, a large percentage of students continue on to higher education,including to the country’s most highly regarded universities.’*
Next Steps15 October 2020Year 11 Parent Consultation Evening.21 October 2020Virtual Sixth Form Information EveningRead the prospectus thoroughly; watch our onlinevideos from students and staff. Make realistic plans fornext year based on trial examination results/predictedGCSE grades, Form Tutor and careers guidance.20 November 2020Initial Sixth Form/Post 16 options form to becompletedJanuary 2021Internal applicant interviews with senior staff27 February 2021External applicant interviews with senior staffMarch 2021Confirmation of Sixth Form offer, conditional on GCSEresultsJune 2021 onwardsGCSE exams take place through June.13 July 2021 (provisional)Post-16 Induction Day27 August 2021GCSE results published – you will receive your gradesand a letter from Ms Gaches confirming your offer tostudy Sixth Form courses based on yourachievements.27 August 2021Senior staff available by appointment for post-resultsadvice and guidance as required.September 2021Year 12 courses begin.8
Minimum entry requirementArtBiologyBusinessGrade 5 in GCSE Art2 Grade 6s in Science and a Grade 6 in MathematicsGrade 5 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (and Grade 5 inBusiness Studies GCSE, or a Level 2 Merit in Cambridge NationalsBusiness if studied)2 Grade 6s in Science and a Grade 6 in MathematicsGrade 6 in GCSE Computer Science; and 5 or above in GCSEMathematics and English LanguageChemistryComputer ScienceDramaGCSE average points score of at least 4 across the best 8 subjectstaken at GCSE, including grade 4 in English and Mathematics. Dramaat GCSE is desirable but not essentialEconomicsEnglishLanguage/LiteratureGrade 5 in English Language and Grade 6 in Mathematics GCSEsGrade 5 in English Language & Literature GCSEsEnglish LiteratureGrade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in English LiteratureGCSEsFilm StudiesGrade 5 in GCSE English Language; and either a Grade 5 in FilmStudies if studied, or a Grade 5 in English Literature.FrenchFurther MathematicsGrade 6 in GCSE FrenchGrade 7 in Mathematics GCSE. You must also be studying A LevelMathematicsGeographyHealth and SocialCare - BTECGrade 6 in GCSE Geography and Grade 5 in English LanguageGCSE average points score of at least 4 across the best 8 subjectstaken at GCSE, including grade 4 in English and MathematicsHistoryMathematicsMusicGrade 6 in GCSE History and Grade 5 in English LanguageGrade 7 in GCSE MathematicsGrade 6 in GCSE Music. It is recommended that students are gradefive standard in performance and in music theoryPhilosophy ofReligion & EthicsGrade 5 in GCSE English Language and a Grade 5 in a HumanitiessubjectPhotographyGCSE average points score of at least 4 across the best 8 subjectstaken at GCSE, including grade 4 in English and Mathematics. Artand Design at GCSE is desirable but not essentialGrade 5 in GCSE PE and PE theory (or a Level 2 Merit in CambridgeNationals Sport Studies) and 2 Grade 5s in Science.Students should also have a high level of competency in at least onepractical sport and participate regularly in competitive activitiesassociated with that sport outside of schoolMinimum of 2 Grade 6s in GCSE Science and a Grade 6 inMathematicsGrade 5 in GCSE English Language and a Grade 5 in a HumanitiessubjectPhysical EducationA-LevelPhysicsPoliticsProduct DesignGrade 5 in GCSE Product DesignPsychologyGrade 5 in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and one Grade 6in ScienceGrade 5 in GCSE English LanguageGrade 6 in GCSE SpanishGrade 5 in GCSE Textiles or Product DesignSociologySpanishTextiles9Entry Requirements For Each SubjectSubject
Admission RequirementsAdvanced Level (2 year Level 3 courses)Sixth Form courses require a high level of intellectual ability and commitment to work,which is why advanced courses will necessitate students achieving at least a Grade 4in English and Mathematics and an average of Grade 4 in six other GCSEs. Studentsmust also meet the minimum entry requirements specified for the subjects they wishto study.Students falling just below this target will be given best advice on their futures interms of courses/careers advice; criteria such as work ethic and potential attitude mayalso be used to make decisions on suitability for courses.Students who achieve 7 APS and grade 7 in English and Maths may be consideredfor a 4th subject if appropriate.Any students close to a points boundary must see Ms Gaches, Miss Murray or MrPeters, who will give ‘best advice’ on future study.NB : Individual subjects require a specific grade for entry – please refer to our subjectbooklet and the previous page.10
UNIVERSITYAberystwyth UniversityArts University BournemouthBath Spa UniversityUniversity of BathUniversity of BirminghamBournemouth UniversityUniversity of BristolBristol, University of the West of EnglandBrunel University LondonUniversity of CambridgeCardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff UniversityCoventry UniversityUniversity of East Anglia UEAUniversity of East LondonThe University of EdinburghUniversity of ExeterUniversity of HertfordshireLancaster UniversityUniversity of LeedsUniversity of LeicesterUniversity of LincolnUniversity of LiverpoolCOURSEComputer ScienceVisual Effects (VFX) for Film and TelevisionCreative WritingPhysics with PlacementCriminologyAccounting and FinanceInternational Relations with FrenchMathematical Economics and StatisticsComputer ScienceModern LanguagesEconomicsGeographyMathematics with a Year in IndustryModern LanguagesBusiness and ManagementEconomicsEnglishBuilding SurveyingSport, Health and Exercise SciencesPhysiotherapyHistoryHistory and PoliticsPhotographyFrench and SpanishArchaeologyMusic TechnologyLawInternational Relations and PoliticsPerforming ArtsGeography and PoliticsHistory and EconomicsHistoryModern LanguagesMarketing and ManagementLawPhotographyEnglish Literature, Creative Writing and PracticeChemistryEnglish Literature with Creative WritingMathematicsFashion MarketingMechanical EngineeringInternational RelationsPhilosophy, Psychology and Scientific ThoughtHistoryLanguages, Cultures and HistoryMedia and SocietyEvents ManagementChemistry with Research in IndustryFilm StudiesGeographyLaw11Post Sixth Form Destination SurveyYEAR 13 LIST OF UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE DESTINATIONS: SUMMER 2020
UNIVERSITYLiverpool John Moores UniversityLoughborough UniversityUniversity of ManchesterManchester Metropolitan UniversityNewcastle UniversityUniversity of NorthamptonUniversity of NottinghamNottingham Trent UniversityUniversity of OxfordOxford Brookes UniversityUniversity of PortsmouthUniversity of SalfordUniversity of SheffieldSOAS University of LondonSolent University (Southampton)University of SouthamptonUCL (University College London)University of WarwickUniversity of Westminster, LondonUniversity of WolverhamptonUniversity of YorkYork St John UniversityCOURSEHistoryPoliticsNatural SciencesPsychologyComparative Religion and Social AnthropologySports Business ManagementCriminologyGeographySociologyNutrition with Food MarketingPsychologyHuman Resource ManagementHistoryPhilosophyArchitectural TechnologyBusiness Management and EntrepreneurshipPsychology (Forensic Psychology)SociologyPsychologyPsychology (Forensic Psychology)Fashion ManagementBusiness Management and MarketingForensic SciencePhilosophy, Politics and EconomicsCommunication, Media and CultureMarine BiologyPsychologyTelevision and Radio ProductionEnglish LiteraturePsychologyEconomicsSocial Sciences, Arts & HumanitiesInterior DesignComputer Science with Cyber SecurityComputer ScienceInformation Management for BusinessEconomics and StatisticsCyber SecurityEnglish LiteraturePolitics and International RelationsParamedic ScienceLawPrimary Education12
Please note that the list does not cover all degree courses. Full details of all coursesand course requirements can be found on the UCAS website or on University websites.Essential and Useful Subjects for Degree CoursesEssential advanced levelqualificationsUseful advanced levelqualificationsAccountancy udiesUsually none, although one ortwo universities requireMathematicsMathematicsMathematics, BusinessStudies, and Economics.AeronauticalEngineeringMathematics and Physics.American StudiesRequirements vary but Englishand/or History are often askedfor.Further Mathematics, sAnthropologyArchaeologyArchitectureArt / Maths / Science mixArt and DesignArt or Design, Technologyincluding AGCE/National (togive you the portfolio to get ontoan Art Foundation Course,though sometimesAGCE/National Art and Designapplicants go straight onto adegree).Always Chemistry and someuniversities will say you musthave Biology as well, whilesome will say Chemistry plusone from Mathematics/Physics/Biology. Doing Chemistry,Biology and Mathematics orPhysics will keep allBiochemistry courses open toyou.Biology, usually Chemistry. Afew universities specify twosciences.BiochemistryBiology13Further Mathematics,Economics, Business StudiesA small number of courseslike a science A Level such asBiology. Sociology is alsovery relevant.Geography, History orScience subjects can all beuseful.Art, Mathematics, DesignTechnology and Physics. Donote that a portfolio ofdrawings and ideas may beasked for.Design Technology, Art &Design. Most entrants ontoArt and Design degrees willhave taken a one-year ArtFoundation Course aftercompleting Year 13.Biology, Mathematics, FurtherMathematics, Physics,Computing/ComputerScience.Mathematics or Physics,Computing/ComputerScience.Choosing A Levels – The Implications For Degree CoursesWhen choosing A Levels, it is always worth thinking about possible degree courses thatyou may wish to take. Entry onto many degree courses is dependent uponachievement in specified subjects at A Level. Some examples of required subjectcombinations for some degree courses are shown below.
Biomedical Sciences(including MedicalScience)Essential advanced levelqualificationsUseful advanced levelqualificationsNormally two from Biology, Chemistry,Mathematics and Physics.Chemistry is essential for some courses.Mathematics, Further Mathematics,Biology, Chemistry, Physics.Business StudiesChemicalEngineeringChemistry and Mathematics andsometimes Physics as well.ChemistryChemistry and occasionallyMathematics. Most courses requireChemistry and would like Mathematicsand one other science subject (forexample, Physics or Biology).Childhood StudiesCivil EngineeringMathematics, in many cases Physics.Sometimes one of Physics or Chemistry.Classical StudiesFor Classics courses Latin or AncientGreek are req
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