A summary of our sixth form

Sixth Form Opportunities

Entry September 2011

What did OFSTED say?• Results (2010) are the school’s most

impressive yet because students are making better progress than was the case at the last inspection.

• in the last two years the improvements made to provision have accelerated

What did OFSTED say?• There have been important improvements in

students’ attitudes to learning

• The improvement in students’ attitudes and achievement is a direct result of more effective leadership

• All students are experiencing a much better curriculum

New Sixth Form Curriculum OfferAS and A2 level in:

Biology Physics Chemistry Maths English Language

English Literature

Food Tech Product Design

Textiles History Geography English Combined

Spanish PhysicalEducation

Applied ICT Art and Design

Music Tech French

Theatre Studies

Law Psychology Sociology Religious Education

Film Studies

BTEC Level 3 coursesBTEC level 3Sport - single(1 A – level)

BTEC level 3Sport – double(2 A – levels)

BTEC level 3 Science – single(1 A – level)

BTEC level 3Science – double(2 A – levels)

BTEC level 3Business Studies - single(1 A – level)

BTEC level 3Business Studies - double (2 A – level)

BTEC level 3Music(1 A – level)

BTEC level 3Dance(1 A – level)

ContinU PartnershipAccountancy Geology Leisure

StudiesMedia Studies

Philosophy Further Maths

Systems Control

Statistics Economics BTEC level 3Hospitality

CISCO Academy

Pathways 2011Green Route

5 A* - B’s including English and Maths at grade C or above.

Maximum of 4 choices from List A and B

(Double counts as 2 choices)

Subject specific requirements must be met in all chosen subjects

Red Route 5 A* - C’s including English and Maths.

Maximum of 4 choices – including at least 2 from List A

(Double counts as 2 choices)

Subject specific requirements must be met in all chosen subjects

Blue Route

5 A* - C’s not including English and Maths.

Maximum of 3 choices – including at least 2 from List A

(Double counts as 2 choices)

Subject specific requirements must be met in all chosen subjects

Resit English and/or Maths

Yellow Route Less than 5 A*-C.

Combination of at least 2 level 2 BTEC courses or Diploma course

Resit English and/or Maths

Wolverley Sixth Form – the final chapter of your journey through Wolverley CE Secondary

School.

Our best results ever – 94% passing A2

All our students gained places at university. Trinity College, Carmarthan. Religious StudiesManchester Metropolitan University Primary Education leading to QTS Wolverhampton University Computer ScienceUniversity of Chester English Language with EnglishNewman College, Birmingham Education Studies with Religious EducationWorcester University Business, Accountancy & Public RelationsAberystwyth University Business and ManagementUniversity of Central Lancashire History Worcester University Illustration Bangor University History Coventry University Journalism and Media Wolverhampton University Product Design Worcester University English Language Studies and JournalismWorcester University History and SociologyUniversity of Bolton Education studies and English FoundationLincoln University Forensic Science Oxford Brookes University City and regional planning Wolverhampton University Drama and Performance Worcester University Psychology

Tutor time • A big difference to KS4• Small group tutorials – challenging you to

consistently improve your grades. • Rewards

Examples of year 12 work placements for last year • Veterinary nurse• Solicitors in Birmingham• Birmingham City Council – legal affairs• Wyre Forest Golf Club• St Catherine’s Primary School • London Midland Transport• Chartered accountants • Garden care and maintenance. • British Heart Foundation. • McDonalds• The Red Arrows.

They all arranged them independently.....

The social side of our sixth form.

Charity events • Watch out for a

week of events after half term – all run by our new sixth form committee.

Wolverley’s Got Talent - established by one of our sixth form.

Our facilities

Sport and enrichment• Adam Nutland – represents

England at table tennis. • Regional Judo champion• Harriers coaching course –

coaching• Helping run enrichment

clubs.

Supporting our younger students• Transition• Reading buddy scheme• Lesson support• Enrichment

Myths vs Reality