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

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6 B

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3 D

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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

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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