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Bolingbroke Academy 6th Form Vision
Our Sixth Form will combine the highest of expectations with increased
independence and responsibility for our students. Sixth Formers will be leaders within
the wider Bolingbroke family. They will access a rich, rewarding and personalised set
of experiences that will raise aspirations and open up new opportunities.
The Sixth Form will be small and based on powerful learning relationships between
students and a team of exceptionally committed teachers, willing to do whatever it
takes to achieve our mission of preparing students for success at university and
beyond. The challenging and engaging curriculum will focus on enabling subjects and
qualifications, with a tailored range of courses to choose from but with a continuing focus
on our STEM and music specialisms.
We will continue to aim for the highest standards of educational achievement to ensure all
students realise their potential, and achieve the outstanding outcomes and wider skills
and experiences that will prepare them to go onto prestigious universities and successful
rewarding careers.
Sixth Form Launch Event
Monday 18th April 2016
2012 where it all began................
2016 where they are
now……
Exceptional
teaching
Structured
programme with
increasing
independence
Two types of
tutoring support -
Civitas and
Academic
Rigorous, two-year,
university
preparatory courses
Every student known
as an individual -
highly personalised
support and guidance
Extensive university
visit opportunities and
UCAS application
support
A rich and
rewarding set of
extra-curricular
opportunities
EPQ (Extended
Project
Qualification) for all
4 A-levels +
EPQ
GCSE Average point
score of 7.5+
Grade 7 in English
and Maths
A / A* in other
subjects
Pathways and admissions criteria 3 A-levels + EPQ
GCSE Average
point score of 6+
Grade 6 in English
and Maths
Bs in other subjects
Professional
Pathway BTEC Applied Science
– equivalent to 2/3 A-levels
GCSE Average point
score of 4.5+
Grade 4 in En and Ma
Cs and above in other
subjects
Evidence of commitment to and readiness for higher level study Internal candidates – effort score of 8+, 95%+ attendance and good behaviour record
External candidates – formal reference from current school
Completion of Bridging Projects / Summer School for selected subjects
9-1 A*-
G
9 A*
8
A 7
6 B
5
C 4
3 D
E 2
F
1 G Subject Entry criteria
FACILITATING
A-LEVELS
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
English Literature
Geography
History
French
German
Spanish
BROADENING
A-LEVELS
Art
Computing
Music
Philosophy
Physical Education
Product Design
Psychology
OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Pathway -
BTEC L3 in Applied
Science
Extended Project
Qualification
Core Maths
Duke of Edinburgh Award
LAMDA – Acting and Public
Speaking
ABRSM
Sports coaching L1/2
Courses
Subject Minimum entry requirement
Art B in GCSE Art
Biology B in GCSE Biology
Chemistry B in GCSE Chemistry
Computing 6 in GCSE Maths
English Literature 6 in GCSE English Literature
Geography B in GCSE Geography
Further Mathematics 8 in GCSE Maths
History B in GCSE History
Mathematics 7 in GCSE Mathematics
Music B in GCSE Music
Physics B in GCSE Physics
Psychology 6 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths
Philosophy B in GCSE Religious Studies or 7 in GCSE English
Physical Education B in GCSE PE and Triple or Double Science
Product Design B in GCSE Product Design or Art
MFL (all) A in GCSE in language
BTEC Applied Science C in GCSE Science (Triple or Double)
9-1 A*-G
9 A*
8
A 7
6 B
5
C 4
3 D
E 2
F
1 G
• University of Birmingham
• University of Bristol
• University of Cambridge
• Cardiff University
• Durham University
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• University of Oxford
• Queen Mary, Uni of London
• Queen's University Belfast
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University College London
• University of Warwick
• University of York
• Imperial College London
• King's College London
• University of Leeds
• University of Liverpool
• London School of
Economics
• University of Manchester
• Newcastle University
• University of Nottingham
The Russell Group
Professional Pathway
BTEC Applied Science
• For students who wish to
access higher level study in
Science through a route other
than A-level.
• BTEC Extended Diploma –
worth 3 A-levels
• Extensive work experience
opportunities and work
readiness programme.
Entitlement and Expectations What can students expect from us?
• Exceptional subject expertise
delivered in an innovative and
engaging way in lessons
• A strong, personalised support
programme coordinated by your
personal tutors
• A distinctive subject-specific
curriculum enrichment programme
through your subject tutors
• Access to a wide range of ‘off-spec’
opportunities
• An unwavering dedication to
ensuring you meet your full
potential
What do we expect from students?
• A mature and responsible approach to
life in the sixth form
• Adherence to our behaviour for
learning code
• To demonstrate high levels of focus,
commitment and mutual respect
• To develop into self-motivated,
thoughtful, independent learners • To act as role models to the rest of the
school through smart and professional personal presentation and leadership within the House system
• An unwavering dedication to ensuring you meet your full potential
The EPQ
All pupils studying A-levels will supplement their chosen courses with
the Extended Project Qualification, which will see students –
• investigate a subject from outside their A-level courses that they are
interested in – eg sociology, business, economics, politics, computing,
literature, photography, engineering etc.
• receive focused support from subject specialists in Academic tutoring
• experience university-style tutorial-based study
• develop their independent learning and critical thinking skills
The qualification is highly regarded by universities. An ‘add-on’ for only a
small number of students in most Sixth Forms, the EPQ is central to our
curriculum vision at Bolingbroke.
Beyond the classroom
• Induction and End of Y12 residentials
• Duke of Edinburgh - Silver and Gold Awards
• International visits programme through
subjects
• World Challenge Expedition
• Guest speaker series – visitors from
commerce and academia
• Mentoring programmes
• Extensive enrichment programme – music,
sport and cultural activities
• Sports coaching qualifications
University and Career Success
• Civitas tutoring focused on ensuring the
development of exceptional independent learning
skills and habits.
• Academic tutoring focused on developing deep
and well-rounded subject knowledge and
application.
• Extensive university visits programme.
• Personalised UCAS application and interview
support to support Russell Group Entry.
• Work experience placements, workplace visits
and employability workshops.
• Bespoke Oxbridge support programme for
identified students.
Student Voice and Leadership
• Head Boy and Head Girl - elections in November of Y12.
• Prefect teams - to assist in the running and development of
the academy.
• Charities Week – led by Sixth Formers for the whole
academy.
• Surveys – regular opportunities to have your say and ensure all
aspects of your Sixth Form experience are of high quality.
• Mentoring programmes – reading, maths, peer mentoring.
• Music and Sports Scholars.
Facilities
• 6th Form area with suite of new classrooms
• Very well-resourced and spacious laboratories and
specialist classrooms
• Well-stocked library and KS5 independent learning
zone with extensive access to online resources
• Choice of study zones –
▫ Independent Learning Zone for private study
▫ Library for quiet study
▫ 6th Form cafe for collaborative work
0830
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0900
0900 -
0950
0950 -
1040
1040-1
105
1105-1
125
1125 -
1220
1220 -
1315
1315-1
410
1410 -
1505
1505 -
1600
Mon Breakfast
+
Briefing
Subje
ct T
uto
r
Sess
ion
B
reak
Lunch
Tues Breakfast
+ PSHE
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
B
reak
Lunch
Wed Breakfast
+ Uni
Prep
Subje
ct T
uto
r
Sess
ion
B
reak
Lunch
Thu Breakfast
+ Guest
Speaker
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
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B
reak
Lunch
Fri
Ass
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bly
Bre
ak
Lunch
0830
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1040-1
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1105-1
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1125 -
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1410 -
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1505 -
1600
Mon Breakfast
+
Briefing
Subje
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Sess
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B
reak
Lunch
Tues Breakfast
+ PSHE
Pers
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Tuto
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B
reak
Lunch
Wed Breakfast
+ Uni
Prep
Subje
ct T
uto
r
Sess
ion
B
reak
Lunch
Sport / Outreach
Thu Breakfast
+ Guest
Speaker
Pers
onal
Tuto
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ssio
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B
reak
Lunch
Fri
Ass
em
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Bre
ak
Lunch
Duke of Edinburgh
0830-
0900
0900 -
0950
0950 -
1040
1040-1
105
1105-1
125
1125 -
1220
1220 -
1315
1315-1
410
1410 -
1505
1505 -
1600
1600-
1700
Mon Breakfast
+ Briefing Maths
Subje
ct T
uto
r
Sess
ion
B
reak
Chemistry
Lunch
Physics Further
Maths
Tues Breakfast
+ PSHE Private Study
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
B
reak
Physics
Lunch
Maths Chemistry
1st XI
Football
training
Wed Breakfast
+ Uni
Prep Physics
Subje
ct T
uto
r
Sess
ion
B
reak
Further Maths
Lunch
Sport
Thu Breakfast
+ Guest
Speaker Chemistry
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
B
reak
Maths
Lunch
Private
Study
Debating
Society
Fri
Ass
em
bly
Further
Maths Bre
ak
EPQ guided
study Lunch
Duke of Edinburgh –
Expedition training
0830-
0900
0900 -
0950
0950
-1040
1040-1
105
1105-1
125
1125 -
1220
1220 -
1315
1315-1
410
1410 -
1505
1505 -
1600
1600-
1700
Mon Breakfast
+ Briefing Music
Subje
ct T
uto
r
Sess
ion
B
reak
Private Study
Lunch
Instrumental
tuition Maths
Tues Breakfast
+ PSHE German
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
B
reak
Private Study
Lunch
Music Private
Study
Oxbridge
application
group
Wed
Breakfast
+ Uni
Prep
EPQ Guided
Study
Subje
ct T
uto
r
Sess
ion
B
reak
Maths
Lunch
Sport
Thu
Breakfast
+ Guest
Speaker Private Study
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
B
reak
Music
Lunch
German Instrumental
tuition
School
Band
Fri
Ass
em
bly
Maths
Bre
ak
German
Lunch
Duke of Edinburgh -
Volunteering
0830-
0900
0900 -
0950
0950
-1040 1040-
1105
1105-
1125
1125 -
1220
1220 -
1315 1315-
1410
1410 -
1505
1505 -
1600
1600-
1700
Mon
Breakfast
+
Briefing
BTEC
Biology
Aca
dem
ic
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
Bre
ak
BTEC
Chemistry Lunch
BTEC
Physics
Private
Study
Charities
committee
Tues Breakfast
+ PSHE Core Maths
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
Bre
ak
BTEC Physics
Lunch
BTEC
Biology
BTEC
Chemistry
Netball
training
Wed
Breakfast
+ Uni
Prep
BTEC
Physics
Aca
dem
ic
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
Bre
ak
Private Study
Lunch
Sport
Thu
Breakfast
+ Guest
Speaker
BTEC
Chemistry
Pers
onal
Tuto
r Se
ssio
n
Bre
ak
BTEC Biology
Lunch
Core
Maths
Personal tutor
session
Fri Project Based Learning / Work Experience Placement
Application procedure
• Open Morning – October 8th 2016 – for internal and external
applicants.
• Students complete an online application form.
• Every applicant – internal and external - will have a one-to-one guidance
meeting and conditional offers will be made in writing.
• Taster sessions in Spring term - a great opportunity to sample chosen
courses.
• In the summer term, after GCSEs finish, we offer Summer School classes
and Bridging Projects to bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level
courses, enabling students to get off to a flying start in September.
• In August GCSE results allow us to confirm admission and course
choices.
Sixth Form Experience week Dress code P1/2 Civitas Break Reading P3/4 Lunch P5/6 Evening
Monday 18th
April
6th Form Launch
Event 6-7
French
Spanish
Geography
Music
German
Food
Alternative Pathways Psychology
PE
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics Art Philosophy
History Product Design
PE Food
Drama LAMDA PE
EPQ
Geography History
Economics
Science
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Maths
Science
English Literature
Games
Further Maths
Thursday
21st AprilProfessional
0820-0845
Breakfast
Reading
groups -
Debate
Wednesday
20th AprilCasual
0820-0845
Breakfast
Reading
groups -
Current
Affairs
Exams
Tuesday
19th AprilUniform
0820-0845
Breakfast
Assembly -
Intro to the
EPQ
Computing
English
Professional
Dress code
Thursday 21st
April
Q & A