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Your guide to sixth form and post-16 education in and around Bristol

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Post-16 Choices I nt ro duc t ion

Abbeywood ...............p9

Ashton Park .............p8Badminton School..... p4Cabot LearningFederation ..............p14

Clifton College . . p 7,1 0 & 1 1C o l sto n ’s Girls’ School................................p8

C o l sto n ’s School .......p4North SomersetEnterprise andTechnology College ..p15

Red Maids.................p5SGS College.........p12&13St Bede’s .................p6

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choose to narrow down and focus their energyon certain subjects.

“It really depends on what they want, but asa school, we want to be able to offer as manyoptions as possible.”

One school which has chosen to do awaywith the IB is St Brendan’s Sixth Form Col-lege. Despite doing so, it is still one of the mostdiverse schools available, offering more sub-jects and qualifications than the av-erage Sixth Form. Besides theA-levels, pupils can also do vo-cational qualifications such asthe Business and TechnologyEducation Council (BTEC)q u a l i f i c at i o n s.

Vice-principal MadelineWoolfenden said: “Up until thisyear we offered the IB. It wasvery successful, and growing, butwe had to close it because of thecost. Even though there is fundingavailable, it is a very expensive option for anyorganisation. Our pupils can choose fromquite a few qualifications, and that is im-portant for us.

“We have more than 40-plus A-levels tochoose from, and a huge mix of general qual-i f i c at i o n s.

“That is quite a sparse range, but we need tohave that because our pupils come from more

than 90 different schools in the region.”With that many subjects on offer, how does

one choose which is the right A-level to take,and what suits them best?

At Red Maids’ School in Westbury-on-Trym, they start early.

The girls at the school are given careersadvice from Year Eight and Nine, with guestspeakers invited, while current Sixth Form

pupils also help out their juniors withtheir choices.

It means most will know what theywant to do by the time they get toYear 11.

“We are really conscious aboutthe number of options there arefor our girls,” deputy head teach-er Laura Beynon said.

“Our advice is for them to findout as much as they can, early on,

about what they want to do, and ask asmany questions as possible.

“Our careers officers will also give themguidance about which subjects they have totake to do certain courses, although some willnot know what they want – which is perfectlynor mal.

“Many of them will also talk to the currentsixth form pupils about their experience andthat is really important because that way theyknow first-hand what it is like.”

NAVIGATE A WAY THROUGH THE MAZE OF OPTIONS

CHANGING A-LEVELS

Michael Yongmichael.yong@b-nm.co.uk

Laura Beynon, deputy headteacher of Red Maids

We are really conscious aboutthe number of options there are.Our advice is for pupils to find outas much as they can, early on,about what they want to do, andask as many questions aspossible.

“

� Besides changes to the A-levels, there willalso be changes to how GCSEs are viewed.

Over the last few years, institutions aremeasured based on how many pupils achievethe gold standard – five A* to C, includingEnglish and Maths. But starting from thissummer, a new format will be introduced, calledProgress 8, and Attainment 8.

While it makes no difference for those sittingGCSEs, it will be important to know your child’sscore as it will be asked for when entering SixthForm or even university in the future. Progress 8has been opt in as part of a trial scheme in thelast year, although only one school in GreaterBristol did so last year.

Starting from this year though, it will beintroduced for all. The new measure is expectedto place more emphasis on value added-ness,something which has been derided in somecorner. It will take the students’ p ro g re s smeasured across eight subjects, includingEnglish and Maths. It must also include threesubjects in English Baccalaureate qualifications,such as sciences, humanities or languages.

The remaining three subjects can be anyapproved academic, arts or vocationalqualifications. The score is then determined bydividing the points total by 10 – with English andMaths counting double – regardless of howmany qualifications your child achieves. That isyour Attainment 8 score.

An A* is eight points, while a G is just one.A pupil’s Progress 8 score is defined as the

pupils’ actual Attainment 8 score, minus theirestimated Attainment 8 score. The estimatedscore is the average score of all pupilsnationally. Progress 8 is the only measure usedfor floor standards from this year, and a schoolwill fall below the new floor standard if theirscore is below -0.5. That means the averageachievement of the school’s pupils is half agrade worse per subject than the nationalaverage of other pupils with the same priorattainment after leaving primary school.

If any school falls below this standard, anOfsted inspection will take place.

WHAT YOU NEED

� Here are some popularcourses, and the essential anduseful subjects you should takeat A-level.� Biochemistry – C h e m i s t r y,and another science or mathsare essential. Useful subjectsinclude maths and physics.� Biology – Biology andanother science or maths areessential. General studies alsocomes in useful.� Business – No essentialA-levels, although Maths,Economics or Business studiesare useful.� Chemistry – C h e m i s t r y,obviously, and another mathand science are essential.� Computer Science – mostuniversities will ask that you didMaths, and either FurtherMaths, Physics or ICT, althoughnone of the latter are essential.� Dentistry – C h e m i s t r y,Biology and Maths are allessential. If you take Chemistrywithout taking Biology, there willstill be universities which willtake you, although not all. If youdon’t take Maths, most will stillaccept your application,although you will definitely needto do Chemistry and Biology.� Economics – Maths isessential, and economics isuseful but not necessary.History also helps.� Engineering – Most willexpect you to have takenMaths, and usually Physics orChemistry, although the lattertwo are not essential. Designand Technology students willalso be considered.� Law – None essential, butGeneral studies, English andHistory all help.� Media – Some will ask forEnglish, and other subjectssuch as Sociology andPsychology will help.

� Medicine – Chemistry isessential, and Biology andMaths are both needed for mostuniversities.� Nursing – Some will ask forBiology, although Chemistry,Psychology and Sociology allcome in useful.� Physics – Maths and Physicsare both essential.� Politics – None are essential,but History and English help.� Psychology – Mostuniversities will ask for at leastone science or maths of somesort.� Te a c h i n g – At least alanguage or humanities subject,although languages are usefulas well. You must also haveGCSE Maths, English and ascience all graded C or above.

TODAY is a big day for many pupils in Bristolas they prepare to find out which secondaryschool they will be going to in the nextacademic year. But what do you do afteryour GCSEs? For those hoping to go to a

sixth form college, it can present a real challengechoosing the subjects you want to take, and whereyou want to go to further your education.

Many Post-16 education centres offer more thanjust the A-levels these days – the InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) and vocational courses are be-coming more popular.

More pupils are also choosing to leave school andenter the workforce, some through well-resourcedap p re n t i c e s h i p s.

But studying A-levels at a sixth form college isstill the most popular choice among students,mostly because it is a proven route into university.

Although there have been huge changes to thequalifications in recent years, it is still traditionallyseen as the best platform for earning a place at a topu n ive r s i t y.

But the syllabus has changed, and the two-yearcourse has become more ‘linear’ – a move whichmeans AS levels are no longer counted towards thefinal score, although they are still taken at the end ofthe first year of sixth form.

The first of the changes took place last Septemberfor those starting their two-year journey, but themajority of the new regulations come into place thisye a r.

Last year, A-levels in English, literature, history,physics and psychology were among those changed,while those hoping to study Greek, dance, drama,geography or religious studies will also see newsyllabus this year.

The final changes will take place by September2017.

Previously, AS-levels are studied in Year 12, andexams taken in May or June were worth about 50 percent of the overall A-level qualification.

But under the new system, all A-level exams willtake place at the end of Year 13 instead, and willform the overall marks, with the AS playing nopar t.

There is also expected to be less course work andpractical assessments over the two years, andgrades are now on an A* to E scale.

This does not mean the AS-levels should be dis-counted as part of your curriculum. Taking the ASexam will help you measure how well you’re doingand if you should drop or carry on taking the subjectinto Year 13.

It will also help teachers come up with yourpredicted grades, while some universities will stillexpect to see your AS grades.

The new system has been criticised in manyquarters when first announced by former Edu-cation Secretary Michael Gove, with many claimingit will mean a less well-rounded education for ourch i l d re n .

Many schools are now doing away with theA-levels, or offering other qualifications, includingthe IB, Cambridge Pre-U, or International A-level,an exam recognised around the world.

The IB is fast becoming a popular choice, withstudents taking more than the typical three or foursubjects – as with the A-levels – but instead taking awide variety, allowing them to keep their optionsopen when choosing a career.

One of the keys to doing well at the end of your twoyears is choosing the right subjects. Some careerexperts will tell students to take their best subjectsat A-levels, while others will say doing the subjectsyou want.

Either way, it can be a difficult choice.There has never been higher demand for a place at

a sixth form college, especially with education inBristol constantly improving.

A move towards the academy system and aninflux of new head teachers and staff have seen thearea near the top 20 for secondary education, andwith population in the city set to increase, collegesin neighbouring South Gloucestershire and NorthSomerset will also see an increased demand.

One of those schools on the way to establishing anew Sixth Form is St Bede’s Catholic College inBristol.

They had their first set of results last year, withjust 21 students in the first cohort, although some 55are expected to take their A-levels this year.

Last year, 20 of them secured university places,with 12 of them being the first in their family to goon to degree courses.

Of this year’s cohort, they have already securedtheir first Oxford offer to study law, with two stu-dents also going to the prestigious Royal College ofVeterinary and London School of Economics.

Catherine Hughes, head teacher at the school,said: “This is a stressful time for students and also

an exciting time as they start to see the benefits oftheir hard work paying off, with great universityof fers.

“From September, most of our new students, formost subjects, will be taking the GCE A-level [thenew syllabus], rather than the AS leading to A-level.Obviously for Maths and Law, we will retain the ASfor a further year until the new courses come ons t re a m . ”

She said there has been “disquiet” among staffabout the new programmes of study and the delay ingetting them approved by exam board Ofqual.

Rod MacKinnon, inset right, headteacher at Bris-tol Grammar School, is already planning to includethe IB offering in the near future.

The school hopes to offer the programme of studywithin the next few years, to offer more choice forpupils going to BGS.

He said: “We have got a member of staff doing theresearch into the IB. We will be offering side-by-sidethe A-levels, and it certainly is something we areexploring.

“The A-levels are still hugely popular, becausethey are quality examinations, and a proven routeto university.

“But they can be relatively narrow and moststudents will sit three or four A-levels, but the IBrequires you to study at least six subjects over twoye a r s.

“Of course, there will be those who already knowwhat they might want to do in university, and

� New AS and A-levels to betaught from September thisyear (new linear exams):� Ancient languages, includingclassical Greek and Latin� Modern foreign languages,including French, German andSpanish� Dance� Drama and theatre� Geography� Music� Physical education� Religious studies

� New AS and A-levels fromSeptember 2017� Accounting� Ancient history� A rc h a e o l o g y� Classical civilisation� Design and technology� E l e c t ro n i c s� Environmental science� Film studies� Further maths� Geology� Government and politics� History of art� Law� Maths� Media Studies� Music technology� Philosophy� Statistics

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Post-16 Choices I nt ro duc t ion

Abbeywood ...............p9

Ashton Park .............p8Badminton School..... p4Cabot LearningFederation ..............p14

Clifton College . . p 7,1 0 & 1 1C o l sto n ’s Girls’ School................................p8

C o l sto n ’s School .......p4North SomersetEnterprise andTechnology College ..p15

Red Maids.................p5SGS College.........p12&13St Bede’s .................p6

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choose to narrow down and focus their energyon certain subjects.

“It really depends on what they want, but asa school, we want to be able to offer as manyoptions as possible.”

One school which has chosen to do awaywith the IB is St Brendan’s Sixth Form Col-lege. Despite doing so, it is still one of the mostdiverse schools available, offering more sub-jects and qualifications than the av-erage Sixth Form. Besides theA-levels, pupils can also do vo-cational qualifications such asthe Business and TechnologyEducation Council (BTEC)q u a l i f i c at i o n s.

Vice-principal MadelineWoolfenden said: “Up until thisyear we offered the IB. It wasvery successful, and growing, butwe had to close it because of thecost. Even though there is fundingavailable, it is a very expensive option for anyorganisation. Our pupils can choose fromquite a few qualifications, and that is im-portant for us.

“We have more than 40-plus A-levels tochoose from, and a huge mix of general qual-i f i c at i o n s.

“That is quite a sparse range, but we need tohave that because our pupils come from more

than 90 different schools in the region.”With that many subjects on offer, how does

one choose which is the right A-level to take,and what suits them best?

At Red Maids’ School in Westbury-on-Trym, they start early.

The girls at the school are given careersadvice from Year Eight and Nine, with guestspeakers invited, while current Sixth Form

pupils also help out their juniors withtheir choices.

It means most will know what theywant to do by the time they get toYear 11.

“We are really conscious aboutthe number of options there arefor our girls,” deputy head teach-er Laura Beynon said.

“Our advice is for them to findout as much as they can, early on,

about what they want to do, and ask asmany questions as possible.

“Our careers officers will also give themguidance about which subjects they have totake to do certain courses, although some willnot know what they want – which is perfectlynor mal.

“Many of them will also talk to the currentsixth form pupils about their experience andthat is really important because that way theyknow first-hand what it is like.”

NAVIGATE A WAY THROUGH THE MAZE OF OPTIONS

CHANGING A-LEVELS

Michael Yongmichael.yong@b-nm.co.uk

Laura Beynon, deputy headteacher of Red Maids

We are really conscious aboutthe number of options there are.Our advice is for pupils to find outas much as they can, early on,about what they want to do, andask as many questions aspossible.

“

� Besides changes to the A-levels, there willalso be changes to how GCSEs are viewed.

Over the last few years, institutions aremeasured based on how many pupils achievethe gold standard – five A* to C, includingEnglish and Maths. But starting from thissummer, a new format will be introduced, calledProgress 8, and Attainment 8.

While it makes no difference for those sittingGCSEs, it will be important to know your child’sscore as it will be asked for when entering SixthForm or even university in the future. Progress 8has been opt in as part of a trial scheme in thelast year, although only one school in GreaterBristol did so last year.

Starting from this year though, it will beintroduced for all. The new measure is expectedto place more emphasis on value added-ness,something which has been derided in somecorner. It will take the students’ p ro g re s smeasured across eight subjects, includingEnglish and Maths. It must also include threesubjects in English Baccalaureate qualifications,such as sciences, humanities or languages.

The remaining three subjects can be anyapproved academic, arts or vocationalqualifications. The score is then determined bydividing the points total by 10 – with English andMaths counting double – regardless of howmany qualifications your child achieves. That isyour Attainment 8 score.

An A* is eight points, while a G is just one.A pupil’s Progress 8 score is defined as the

pupils’ actual Attainment 8 score, minus theirestimated Attainment 8 score. The estimatedscore is the average score of all pupilsnationally. Progress 8 is the only measure usedfor floor standards from this year, and a schoolwill fall below the new floor standard if theirscore is below -0.5. That means the averageachievement of the school’s pupils is half agrade worse per subject than the nationalaverage of other pupils with the same priorattainment after leaving primary school.

If any school falls below this standard, anOfsted inspection will take place.

WHAT YOU NEED

� Here are some popularcourses, and the essential anduseful subjects you should takeat A-level.� Biochemistry – C h e m i s t r y,and another science or mathsare essential. Useful subjectsinclude maths and physics.� Biology – Biology andanother science or maths areessential. General studies alsocomes in useful.� Business – No essentialA-levels, although Maths,Economics or Business studiesare useful.� Chemistry – C h e m i s t r y,obviously, and another mathand science are essential.� Computer Science – mostuniversities will ask that you didMaths, and either FurtherMaths, Physics or ICT, althoughnone of the latter are essential.� Dentistry – C h e m i s t r y,Biology and Maths are allessential. If you take Chemistrywithout taking Biology, there willstill be universities which willtake you, although not all. If youdon’t take Maths, most will stillaccept your application,although you will definitely needto do Chemistry and Biology.� Economics – Maths isessential, and economics isuseful but not necessary.History also helps.� Engineering – Most willexpect you to have takenMaths, and usually Physics orChemistry, although the lattertwo are not essential. Designand Technology students willalso be considered.� Law – None essential, butGeneral studies, English andHistory all help.� Media – Some will ask forEnglish, and other subjectssuch as Sociology andPsychology will help.

� Medicine – Chemistry isessential, and Biology andMaths are both needed for mostuniversities.� Nursing – Some will ask forBiology, although Chemistry,Psychology and Sociology allcome in useful.� Physics – Maths and Physicsare both essential.� Politics – None are essential,but History and English help.� Psychology – Mostuniversities will ask for at leastone science or maths of somesort.� Te a c h i n g – At least alanguage or humanities subject,although languages are usefulas well. You must also haveGCSE Maths, English and ascience all graded C or above.

TODAY is a big day for many pupils in Bristolas they prepare to find out which secondaryschool they will be going to in the nextacademic year. But what do you do afteryour GCSEs? For those hoping to go to a

sixth form college, it can present a real challengechoosing the subjects you want to take, and whereyou want to go to further your education.

Many Post-16 education centres offer more thanjust the A-levels these days – the InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) and vocational courses are be-coming more popular.

More pupils are also choosing to leave school andenter the workforce, some through well-resourcedap p re n t i c e s h i p s.

But studying A-levels at a sixth form college isstill the most popular choice among students,mostly because it is a proven route into university.

Although there have been huge changes to thequalifications in recent years, it is still traditionallyseen as the best platform for earning a place at a topu n ive r s i t y.

But the syllabus has changed, and the two-yearcourse has become more ‘linear’ – a move whichmeans AS levels are no longer counted towards thefinal score, although they are still taken at the end ofthe first year of sixth form.

The first of the changes took place last Septemberfor those starting their two-year journey, but themajority of the new regulations come into place thisye a r.

Last year, A-levels in English, literature, history,physics and psychology were among those changed,while those hoping to study Greek, dance, drama,geography or religious studies will also see newsyllabus this year.

The final changes will take place by September2017.

Previously, AS-levels are studied in Year 12, andexams taken in May or June were worth about 50 percent of the overall A-level qualification.

But under the new system, all A-level exams willtake place at the end of Year 13 instead, and willform the overall marks, with the AS playing nopar t.

There is also expected to be less course work andpractical assessments over the two years, andgrades are now on an A* to E scale.

This does not mean the AS-levels should be dis-counted as part of your curriculum. Taking the ASexam will help you measure how well you’re doingand if you should drop or carry on taking the subjectinto Year 13.

It will also help teachers come up with yourpredicted grades, while some universities will stillexpect to see your AS grades.

The new system has been criticised in manyquarters when first announced by former Edu-cation Secretary Michael Gove, with many claimingit will mean a less well-rounded education for ourch i l d re n .

Many schools are now doing away with theA-levels, or offering other qualifications, includingthe IB, Cambridge Pre-U, or International A-level,an exam recognised around the world.

The IB is fast becoming a popular choice, withstudents taking more than the typical three or foursubjects – as with the A-levels – but instead taking awide variety, allowing them to keep their optionsopen when choosing a career.

One of the keys to doing well at the end of your twoyears is choosing the right subjects. Some careerexperts will tell students to take their best subjectsat A-levels, while others will say doing the subjectsyou want.

Either way, it can be a difficult choice.There has never been higher demand for a place at

a sixth form college, especially with education inBristol constantly improving.

A move towards the academy system and aninflux of new head teachers and staff have seen thearea near the top 20 for secondary education, andwith population in the city set to increase, collegesin neighbouring South Gloucestershire and NorthSomerset will also see an increased demand.

One of those schools on the way to establishing anew Sixth Form is St Bede’s Catholic College inBristol.

They had their first set of results last year, withjust 21 students in the first cohort, although some 55are expected to take their A-levels this year.

Last year, 20 of them secured university places,with 12 of them being the first in their family to goon to degree courses.

Of this year’s cohort, they have already securedtheir first Oxford offer to study law, with two stu-dents also going to the prestigious Royal College ofVeterinary and London School of Economics.

Catherine Hughes, head teacher at the school,said: “This is a stressful time for students and also

an exciting time as they start to see the benefits oftheir hard work paying off, with great universityof fers.

“From September, most of our new students, formost subjects, will be taking the GCE A-level [thenew syllabus], rather than the AS leading to A-level.Obviously for Maths and Law, we will retain the ASfor a further year until the new courses come ons t re a m . ”

She said there has been “disquiet” among staffabout the new programmes of study and the delay ingetting them approved by exam board Ofqual.

Rod MacKinnon, inset right, headteacher at Bris-tol Grammar School, is already planning to includethe IB offering in the near future.

The school hopes to offer the programme of studywithin the next few years, to offer more choice forpupils going to BGS.

He said: “We have got a member of staff doing theresearch into the IB. We will be offering side-by-sidethe A-levels, and it certainly is something we areexploring.

“The A-levels are still hugely popular, becausethey are quality examinations, and a proven routeto university.

“But they can be relatively narrow and moststudents will sit three or four A-levels, but the IBrequires you to study at least six subjects over twoye a r s.

“Of course, there will be those who already knowwhat they might want to do in university, and

� New AS and A-levels to betaught from September thisyear (new linear exams):� Ancient languages, includingclassical Greek and Latin� Modern foreign languages,including French, German andSpanish� Dance� Drama and theatre� Geography� Music� Physical education� Religious studies

� New AS and A-levels fromSeptember 2017� Accounting� Ancient history� A rc h a e o l o g y� Classical civilisation� Design and technology� E l e c t ro n i c s� Environmental science� Film studies� Further maths� Geology� Government and politics� History of art� Law� Maths� Media Studies� Music technology� Philosophy� Statistics

Got a story?

Want to advertise inupcoming educationfea t u res?Contact Marc England on0117 934 3428 or emailm a rc . e n g l a n d @ l o c a l w o r l d . c o . u k

Contact Michael Yong on0117 934 3328 or emailmichael.yong@localworld.co.uk

GET IN TOUCH

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

� Studying A-levels at a sixth form college isstill the most popular choice amongstudents, mostly because it is a proven routeinto university

STAY UP TO DATE Keep up with all thelatest education news atBRISTOLPOST.CO.UK

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Adventure

Learning

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For further details or torequest a prospectus,please contactHollie Skerritt on0117 933 9885.

“...excellence in all it does withinand beyond the classroom...”

ISI Inspection Report, October 2015

Open MorningWhole School

Wednesday 16 March10.00am–12.00 noon

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Post-16 Choices Education guide

Colston’s School Badminton School

THE opportunities available atRed Maids’ sixth form makethe school an exciting andinspiring place for anyoneconsidering their next step in

e d u c at i o n .Academically, the school provides a

choice that is unique in Bristol ofstudying A-levels or the IB Diploma(IB). Both pathways are equally re-spected by universities, and areequally stretching.

A-levels, while undergoing a fairamount of change, often remain thetraditional choice, but the IB hasquietly gained notoriety and is nowtaught in 144 British schools andmany more internationally.

For Red Maids’, whichever thecourse of study, its students succeedto the highest levels, often inareas that continue to be male-dom-i n at e d .

In 2015, almost half of the leavingsixth form took up degrees inSTEM-related subjects includingphysics and astrophysics, civil en-gineering, neuroscience, pharmacyand psychology. More than 10 per centof the year group won places at med-ical school.

Headmistress Isabel Tobias said:“A-levels and the IB are differentcourses that suit different girls, butboth prepare them perfectly for uni-versity, which is most often their nextste p.

“It’s really important to us that our

girls understand there are no limitsto what they can do and everythingwe do at Red Maids’ supports thatmindset.”

Beyond the seminar room, RedMaids’ are also very ready to lead theway, challenge themselves and havefun.

A Year 12 student has won asought-after place to debate worldissues – this year water as a global

resource – at the World Affairs Sem-inar in Wisconsin in June.

Within school, sixth formers in-cluding the heads girls and head al-moners have instigated a “randomacts of kindness” initiative, organ-ised and chaired a conference focusedon resilience, launched a series of“Red talks” based on thought-pro-voking “TED talks” and have mo-tivated the whole school body into

raising thousands of pounds for localand overseas charities.

The girls are also passionate aboutoutdoor education, many pursuingbronze, silver and, soon, gold Duke ofEdinburgh qualifications in theirspare time.

Musically, the girls recently re-turned from a five-day tour of Romewith the boys of QEH Bristol, singingin several historic venues, including

a special mass at St Peter’s Basilica inthe Vatican City.

Between the 57 Red Maids who areapplying to university this year, theyhave already received 133 offers fromRussell Group universities, includingseven from Cambridge, Oxford, UCLand Imperial – the four highestranked universities in the UK (ac-cording to QS world rankings).

Their degree choices include medi-cine, engineering, law, architectureand mathematics as well as some lesstraditional choices such as liberalarts, agriculture, criminology and in-ternational business management.

� To register interest in September2016 entry at Red Maids’ sixth form,contact Caroline Bonwitt on 0117 9898252, or email admissions@red-maids.bristol.sch.uk.

Red Maids’ Sixth Form

Isabel Tobias

It’s really important tous that our girlsunderstand there are nolimits to what they can doand everything we do atRed Maids’ supports thatmindset.”

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� Red Maids’ Senior School & QEH Bristol rehearse for their Rome Choir Tour

AT BADMINTON School we take holisticapproach to education and encouragethe girls to apply their knowledge andskills beyond the classroom as much as(or even more than) within it. The

outcome is our sixth form girls have a proactiveand independent approach to learning.

This, together with our small class sizes andthe passion and enthusiasm of our teachers,ensures that the vast majority are able tostudy at their first-choice university,music conservatoire, art college, orwhatever route they have chosen,many of which are among themost elite and competitive in thewo rl d .

We feel the girls’ successcomes from really knowing andunderstanding their subject.This not only helps them makean informed choice, but alsomeans they are probably alreadypassionate about working with theirknowledge as opposed to just acquiringit.

The sixth form at Badminton is bubbling withvibrancy as key developments have made it amore exciting place to be than ever before.

Head teacher Rebecca Tear said: “Pre paringthe sixth form girls for life beyond school is ahugely important part of our role at Badmin-ton.

“Over the last couple of years we have in-troduced several short course GCSEs such aspsychology, ancient Greek and Italian, as wellas the EPQ and Leiths food and wine course tocomplement AS and A-level studies.

“Our aim is that the girls remain curious and

have a range of interests, as well as developingvital skills for life.

“The girls in the sixth form enjoy morefreedom and, consequently, more responsibility,which helps to prepare them for their nextchosen step.

“We take our role in preparing our girls fortheir future very seriously and we are thrilledto have welcomed Anna Proudman into a new

role dedicated entirely to working with thegirls and advising them on higher edu-

cation and professional guidance;getting to know the girls individu-

ally and giving them opportun-ities to find the right path forthem.

“Alongside Anna, Zoe Whed-don is devoted to supporting oursixth form girls through their

studies with her warm, ap-proachable nature and wealth of

experience as Director of Academicand Pastoral Care in the sixth form.

“Inspiring the girls at Badminton to beintellectually curious and encouraging them topursue their specific academic interests is atthe heart of Badminton’s ethos.

“Our girls develop to be individuals and leaveBadminton ready to face the changing andchallenging wider world and, when they do,they take with them a strong network of lifelongf r i e n d s. ”

� Open mornings are being held on Saturday,March 12, and Monday May 2. Call 0117 9055271 or email admissions@badminton-school.co.uk for more information or to bookyour place.

THE innovative Future Leaders pro-gramme makes Colston’s sixth formerssome of the best-prepared young peoplein the country. They are provided withthe guidance, skills, experience and

qualifications that make them highlysought-after by universities and employers.

Developed in partnership with a number ofworld-class organisations, the programmeprovides Colston’s sixth formers with oppor-tunities to develop and apply their employab-ility skills in real-world contexts.

Throughout this programme students aresupported by experts from industry and aca-demia.

Students can extend their experience ofworking on their professional projects withorganisations such as Google, Puma and theUniversity of Bristol to gain an EPQ.

Alternatively, they can use the EPQ to exploreareas of particular academic interest. Expertadvice and guidance on career options and sup-port with university applications helps our stu-dents plan for their futures with confidence.

Professor Joe McGeehan, from the Uni-versity of Bristol, says: “The development ofemployability skills in schools is key to thefuture success of our nation.

“Too many students are leaving school with anarrow experience restricted to the classroomand the exam room.

“The Future Leaders programme at Colston’sis unique and provides its sixth formers withthe skills and experiences that will really setthem apart in the workplace.”

� For more information about Colston’s Schoolsixth form, visit www.colstons.org.

Professor Joe McGeehan,University of Bristol

The Future Leadersprogramme at Colston’s isunique and provides its sixthformers with the skills andexperiences that will really setthem apart in the workplace.”

“

Open Morning - Friday 29th April, 9.30am - 11.30am

Register online at www.colstons.org

For further information please contact: Kirsty Hassan, Director of RecruitmentEmail: admissions@colstons.org Telephone: 0117 965 5207

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLEFOR SEPTEMBER 2016

DRAMA / ART / MUSIC / SPORT / ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

badmintonschool.co.uke: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk t: 0117 905 5271

JOIN USStep through the gates and join usat one of our Open Mornings todiscover Badminton for yourself.discover Badminton for yourself.

Saturday 12th MarchMonday 2nd MayContact us to find out moreand to book our place.

Call 0117 989 8252 or email

admissions@redmaids.bristol.sch.uk

redmaids.co.uk

A Levels or IB Diploma

the only school in Bristol that gives

you the choice

Top 50 independent girls' school The Times August 2015

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Colston’s School Badminton School

THE opportunities available atRed Maids’ sixth form makethe school an exciting andinspiring place for anyoneconsidering their next step in

e d u c at i o n .Academically, the school provides a

choice that is unique in Bristol ofstudying A-levels or the IB Diploma(IB). Both pathways are equally re-spected by universities, and areequally stretching.

A-levels, while undergoing a fairamount of change, often remain thetraditional choice, but the IB hasquietly gained notoriety and is nowtaught in 144 British schools andmany more internationally.

For Red Maids’, whichever thecourse of study, its students succeedto the highest levels, often inareas that continue to be male-dom-i n at e d .

In 2015, almost half of the leavingsixth form took up degrees inSTEM-related subjects includingphysics and astrophysics, civil en-gineering, neuroscience, pharmacyand psychology. More than 10 per centof the year group won places at med-ical school.

Headmistress Isabel Tobias said:“A-levels and the IB are differentcourses that suit different girls, butboth prepare them perfectly for uni-versity, which is most often their nextste p.

“It’s really important to us that our

girls understand there are no limitsto what they can do and everythingwe do at Red Maids’ supports thatmindset.”

Beyond the seminar room, RedMaids’ are also very ready to lead theway, challenge themselves and havefun.

A Year 12 student has won asought-after place to debate worldissues – this year water as a global

resource – at the World Affairs Sem-inar in Wisconsin in June.

Within school, sixth formers in-cluding the heads girls and head al-moners have instigated a “randomacts of kindness” initiative, organ-ised and chaired a conference focusedon resilience, launched a series of“Red talks” based on thought-pro-voking “TED talks” and have mo-tivated the whole school body into

raising thousands of pounds for localand overseas charities.

The girls are also passionate aboutoutdoor education, many pursuingbronze, silver and, soon, gold Duke ofEdinburgh qualifications in theirspare time.

Musically, the girls recently re-turned from a five-day tour of Romewith the boys of QEH Bristol, singingin several historic venues, including

a special mass at St Peter’s Basilica inthe Vatican City.

Between the 57 Red Maids who areapplying to university this year, theyhave already received 133 offers fromRussell Group universities, includingseven from Cambridge, Oxford, UCLand Imperial – the four highestranked universities in the UK (ac-cording to QS world rankings).

Their degree choices include medi-cine, engineering, law, architectureand mathematics as well as some lesstraditional choices such as liberalarts, agriculture, criminology and in-ternational business management.

� To register interest in September2016 entry at Red Maids’ sixth form,contact Caroline Bonwitt on 0117 9898252, or email admissions@red-maids.bristol.sch.uk.

Red Maids’ Sixth Form

Isabel Tobias

It’s really important tous that our girlsunderstand there are nolimits to what they can doand everything we do atRed Maids’ supports thatmindset.”

“

� Red Maids’ Senior School & QEH Bristol rehearse for their Rome Choir Tour

AT BADMINTON School we take holisticapproach to education and encouragethe girls to apply their knowledge andskills beyond the classroom as much as(or even more than) within it. The

outcome is our sixth form girls have a proactiveand independent approach to learning.

This, together with our small class sizes andthe passion and enthusiasm of our teachers,ensures that the vast majority are able tostudy at their first-choice university,music conservatoire, art college, orwhatever route they have chosen,many of which are among themost elite and competitive in thewo rl d .

We feel the girls’ successcomes from really knowing andunderstanding their subject.This not only helps them makean informed choice, but alsomeans they are probably alreadypassionate about working with theirknowledge as opposed to just acquiringit.

The sixth form at Badminton is bubbling withvibrancy as key developments have made it amore exciting place to be than ever before.

Head teacher Rebecca Tear said: “Pre paringthe sixth form girls for life beyond school is ahugely important part of our role at Badmin-ton.

“Over the last couple of years we have in-troduced several short course GCSEs such aspsychology, ancient Greek and Italian, as wellas the EPQ and Leiths food and wine course tocomplement AS and A-level studies.

“Our aim is that the girls remain curious and

have a range of interests, as well as developingvital skills for life.

“The girls in the sixth form enjoy morefreedom and, consequently, more responsibility,which helps to prepare them for their nextchosen step.

“We take our role in preparing our girls fortheir future very seriously and we are thrilledto have welcomed Anna Proudman into a new

role dedicated entirely to working with thegirls and advising them on higher edu-

cation and professional guidance;getting to know the girls individu-

ally and giving them opportun-ities to find the right path forthem.

“Alongside Anna, Zoe Whed-don is devoted to supporting oursixth form girls through their

studies with her warm, ap-proachable nature and wealth of

experience as Director of Academicand Pastoral Care in the sixth form.

“Inspiring the girls at Badminton to beintellectually curious and encouraging them topursue their specific academic interests is atthe heart of Badminton’s ethos.

“Our girls develop to be individuals and leaveBadminton ready to face the changing andchallenging wider world and, when they do,they take with them a strong network of lifelongf r i e n d s. ”

� Open mornings are being held on Saturday,March 12, and Monday May 2. Call 0117 9055271 or email admissions@badminton-school.co.uk for more information or to bookyour place.

THE innovative Future Leaders pro-gramme makes Colston’s sixth formerssome of the best-prepared young peoplein the country. They are provided withthe guidance, skills, experience and

qualifications that make them highlysought-after by universities and employers.

Developed in partnership with a number ofworld-class organisations, the programmeprovides Colston’s sixth formers with oppor-tunities to develop and apply their employab-ility skills in real-world contexts.

Throughout this programme students aresupported by experts from industry and aca-demia.

Students can extend their experience ofworking on their professional projects withorganisations such as Google, Puma and theUniversity of Bristol to gain an EPQ.

Alternatively, they can use the EPQ to exploreareas of particular academic interest. Expertadvice and guidance on career options and sup-port with university applications helps our stu-dents plan for their futures with confidence.

Professor Joe McGeehan, from the Uni-versity of Bristol, says: “The development ofemployability skills in schools is key to thefuture success of our nation.

“Too many students are leaving school with anarrow experience restricted to the classroomand the exam room.

“The Future Leaders programme at Colston’sis unique and provides its sixth formers withthe skills and experiences that will really setthem apart in the workplace.”

� For more information about Colston’s Schoolsixth form, visit www.colstons.org.

Professor Joe McGeehan,University of Bristol

The Future Leadersprogramme at Colston’s isunique and provides its sixthformers with the skills andexperiences that will really setthem apart in the workplace.”

“

Open Morning - Friday 29th April, 9.30am - 11.30am

Register online at www.colstons.org

For further information please contact: Kirsty Hassan, Director of RecruitmentEmail: admissions@colstons.org Telephone: 0117 965 5207

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLEFOR SEPTEMBER 2016

DRAMA / ART / MUSIC / SPORT / ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

badmintonschool.co.uke: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk t: 0117 905 5271

JOIN USStep through the gates and join usat one of our Open Mornings todiscover Badminton for yourself.discover Badminton for yourself.

Saturday 12th MarchMonday 2nd MayContact us to find out moreand to book our place.

Call 0117 989 8252 or email

admissions@redmaids.bristol.sch.uk

redmaids.co.uk

A Levels or IB Diploma

the only school in Bristol that gives

you the choice

Top 50 independent girls' school The Times August 2015

Independent

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STUDENTS within Bristol arefortunate in that there aremany excellent routes avail-able to them after the age of 16.St Bede’s Catholic College has

something very different to offer; theAreté experience will ensure that ourstudents walk tall with a confidentand authentic air.

If you are looking for a great edu-cation in a relatively small com-munity, you need look no further.Here, young people are educated in aculture and climate which is foundedon Christian values.

Our broad and balanced cur-riculum gives scholars the best pos-sible advantage in preparation forpost-18 education, encouraging themto develop individual gifts and tal-e n t s.

The programmes of study are de-signed and taught to bring about suc-cess in terms of externalexaminations, as well as opening av-enues into wider learning.

A-level options are those referredto as “facilitating subjects” by theRussell Group universities and equipstudents with the skills they need toaccess a large number of competitivecourses, increasing chances of studyat the most respected academic in-stitutions, if this is their desire.

Areté, which anticipates having 200students in September 2016, offersoutstanding pastoral care and guid-

ance; we want scholars to feel sup-ported, cared for and valued as theygrow into moral and responsiblea d u l t s.

Their welfare is overseen by formtutors, in collaboration with seniorstaf f.

Academic progress, health, attend-ance and wellbeing are monitoredcarefully to secure success and en-sure students embrace the opportun-ities and challenges presented at thisphase on their education journey.

Confidential counselling, coachingand mentoring are in place to supportthose in need of additional care.

Because we believe in the devel-opment of the whole person, St.Bede’s offers a co-curriculum whichenhances self-esteem, resilience, con-fidence, self-reliance, independenceand leadership.

All scholars, as well as having ac-cess to excellent careers advice andguidance, will have the opportunityto put themselves forward for po-

sitions of responsibility and to beengaged in active learning outsidethe classroom.

Areté enriches and strengthens ourcommunity and is at the forefront ofour college.

The professional growth of staff isfundamental to success and teachersshow an enthusiastic commitment toself-improvement, which in turn,now that we are an establishedpost-16 learning community, will leadto excellent outcomes for students.

The Ofsted report for 2014 said: “Inthe sixth form, it is evident that allteachers have excellent subject know-ledg e.”

And the Diocesan inspection in2015 concluded: “This is an outstand-ing school because all are fully com-mitted to the pursuit of excellence.”

� For more information, call 01173772200, or visit www.stbe-d e s c c . o rg .

St Bede’s Catholic College

Offsted report

In the sixth form, it isevident that all teachershave excellent subjectknowledge.”

“

This is an outstandingschool because all arefully committed to thepursuit of excellence.”

“

Diocesan inspection

Clifton College Easter revision courses

TO HELP prepare studentsfor examinations in the sum-mer, Clifton College will beholding revision coursesfrom Monday to Friday, April

4-8.The courses target students keen to

top up subject knowledge in order tomaximise their chance of examin-ation success. Courses focus on threespecific areas:� Revision: covering common areas,topics of difficulty, and areas to focuson and revise. Students will be able tofeel considerably more confident intheir knowledge and abilities.� Exam technique: understandingthat knowledge alone is not enough,courses focus heavily on how to in-terpret questions and write highgrade answers.� Exam practice: students will beencouraged to apply their knowledgeunder exam conditions by answeringpast exam papers, which will im-prove essay writing technique andenable students to gain experience oftimed exam conditions. The paperswill be checked by the course tutor,identifying strengths and weak-n e s s e s.

The courses comprise a maximumof 10 students, with tutors deliveringpersonal and interactive teachingmethods and giving studentsone-on-one attention. Despite smallclass sizes, students will not be re-

quired to learn the same topic, re-gardless of their capabilities. Indeed,parents and students are encouragedto inform staff beforehand about spe-cific educational needs and de-m a n d s.

Taking the classes is an array ofhighly qualified, experienced andmotivating course tutors. Not onlyare they committed to delivering res-ults, but they are also experiencede x a m i n e r s.

Students can choose to take one ortwo subjects over the course of thewe e k .

With each subject comprising 15hours of intense revision for theweek, students will be revising theirchosen subjects comprehensively.

For those students who are takingtwo subjects, an option to board forthe week is provided, offering stu-dents home-cooked and nutritiousmeals, and a variety of bedroom op-t i o n s.

Following dinner, students will par-ticipate in evening study time, wherethey may indulge in independent re-vision in the library or consult withthe course tutors.

� If you would like to book a place onthe Clifton College Easter revisioncourse, visit www.ccsl-cliftoncol-lege.com, or contact the course man-ager, Brad Clark, on 0117 3157 143,or bclark@cliftoncollege.com.

Post-16 Choices Education guide

Easter Revision Courses

Prepare to achieveMonday 4th - Friday 8th April 2016

• A full range of GCSE,AS and A2 Level subjects available

• Tutors with experience as examiners leading study sessions

• Individual assessments and coaching on exam techniques

• Advice in final preparations

• End of course report for parents

• Superb recreational facilities

• Residential stay available

For further information:0117 315 7143bclark@cliftoncollege.com

www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com

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STUDENTS within Bristol arefortunate in that there aremany excellent routes avail-able to them after the age of 16.St Bede’s Catholic College has

something very different to offer; theAreté experience will ensure that ourstudents walk tall with a confidentand authentic air.

If you are looking for a great edu-cation in a relatively small com-munity, you need look no further.Here, young people are educated in aculture and climate which is foundedon Christian values.

Our broad and balanced cur-riculum gives scholars the best pos-sible advantage in preparation forpost-18 education, encouraging themto develop individual gifts and tal-e n t s.

The programmes of study are de-signed and taught to bring about suc-cess in terms of externalexaminations, as well as opening av-enues into wider learning.

A-level options are those referredto as “facilitating subjects” by theRussell Group universities and equipstudents with the skills they need toaccess a large number of competitivecourses, increasing chances of studyat the most respected academic in-stitutions, if this is their desire.

Areté, which anticipates having 200students in September 2016, offersoutstanding pastoral care and guid-

ance; we want scholars to feel sup-ported, cared for and valued as theygrow into moral and responsiblea d u l t s.

Their welfare is overseen by formtutors, in collaboration with seniorstaf f.

Academic progress, health, attend-ance and wellbeing are monitoredcarefully to secure success and en-sure students embrace the opportun-ities and challenges presented at thisphase on their education journey.

Confidential counselling, coachingand mentoring are in place to supportthose in need of additional care.

Because we believe in the devel-opment of the whole person, St.Bede’s offers a co-curriculum whichenhances self-esteem, resilience, con-fidence, self-reliance, independenceand leadership.

All scholars, as well as having ac-cess to excellent careers advice andguidance, will have the opportunityto put themselves forward for po-

sitions of responsibility and to beengaged in active learning outsidethe classroom.

Areté enriches and strengthens ourcommunity and is at the forefront ofour college.

The professional growth of staff isfundamental to success and teachersshow an enthusiastic commitment toself-improvement, which in turn,now that we are an establishedpost-16 learning community, will leadto excellent outcomes for students.

The Ofsted report for 2014 said: “Inthe sixth form, it is evident that allteachers have excellent subject know-ledg e.”

And the Diocesan inspection in2015 concluded: “This is an outstand-ing school because all are fully com-mitted to the pursuit of excellence.”

� For more information, call 01173772200, or visit www.stbe-d e s c c . o rg .

St Bede’s Catholic College

Offsted report

In the sixth form, it isevident that all teachershave excellent subjectknowledge.”

“

This is an outstandingschool because all arefully committed to thepursuit of excellence.”

“

Diocesan inspection

Clifton College Easter revision courses

TO HELP prepare studentsfor examinations in the sum-mer, Clifton College will beholding revision coursesfrom Monday to Friday, April

4-8.The courses target students keen to

top up subject knowledge in order tomaximise their chance of examin-ation success. Courses focus on threespecific areas:� Revision: covering common areas,topics of difficulty, and areas to focuson and revise. Students will be able tofeel considerably more confident intheir knowledge and abilities.� Exam technique: understandingthat knowledge alone is not enough,courses focus heavily on how to in-terpret questions and write highgrade answers.� Exam practice: students will beencouraged to apply their knowledgeunder exam conditions by answeringpast exam papers, which will im-prove essay writing technique andenable students to gain experience oftimed exam conditions. The paperswill be checked by the course tutor,identifying strengths and weak-n e s s e s.

The courses comprise a maximumof 10 students, with tutors deliveringpersonal and interactive teachingmethods and giving studentsone-on-one attention. Despite smallclass sizes, students will not be re-

quired to learn the same topic, re-gardless of their capabilities. Indeed,parents and students are encouragedto inform staff beforehand about spe-cific educational needs and de-m a n d s.

Taking the classes is an array ofhighly qualified, experienced andmotivating course tutors. Not onlyare they committed to delivering res-ults, but they are also experiencede x a m i n e r s.

Students can choose to take one ortwo subjects over the course of thewe e k .

With each subject comprising 15hours of intense revision for theweek, students will be revising theirchosen subjects comprehensively.

For those students who are takingtwo subjects, an option to board forthe week is provided, offering stu-dents home-cooked and nutritiousmeals, and a variety of bedroom op-t i o n s.

Following dinner, students will par-ticipate in evening study time, wherethey may indulge in independent re-vision in the library or consult withthe course tutors.

� If you would like to book a place onthe Clifton College Easter revisioncourse, visit www.ccsl-cliftoncol-lege.com, or contact the course man-ager, Brad Clark, on 0117 3157 143,or bclark@cliftoncollege.com.

Post-16 Choices Education guide

Easter Revision Courses

Prepare to achieveMonday 4th - Friday 8th April 2016

• A full range of GCSE,AS and A2 Level subjects available

• Tutors with experience as examiners leading study sessions

• Individual assessments and coaching on exam techniques

• Advice in final preparations

• End of course report for parents

• Superb recreational facilities

• Residential stay available

For further information:0117 315 7143bclark@cliftoncollege.com

www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com

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Ashton Park

COLSTON’S Girls’ School (CGS) hasonce again received the highest num-ber of first-choice applicants of anyschool in Bristol. This comes as nosurprise given the recent perform-

ance table results, which revealed that CGSstudents have achieved the best progress forany school in Bristol, both at GCSE andA - l eve l .

Irrespective of background or context, allCGS students make progress, and particularlythe high attaining, and for this statistic to holdfast, not just at GCSE level, but for A-levelstudents also, demonstrates the enormous,positive effect that the CGS educational visionand ethos has on its students.

In fact, CGS has been shaping the future ofyoung women in Bristol for 125 years, pro-actively developing the extraordinary poten-tial of each individual throughout theireducational journey.

This exceptional school offers girls the bestof both worlds: a wide-ranging academic cur-riculum and a multitude of potentially life-en-hancing opportunities, backed by outstandingpastoral support. The results speak for them-s e l ve s.

Thirty per cent of A-level passes in 2015 wereat grades A* or A and almost three quarters ofstudents achieved three or more A-levels. CGSis also the number one state school in Bristolfor Oxford and Cambridge success, and thediverse courses pursued by CGS students re-flect their curiosity for learning. In total, nineout of ten CGS post-16 graduates go straight onto higher education and the others typicallyfollow after a gap year.

Small class sizes (on average ten in Y12 andseven in Y13), combined with excellent teach-

ing staff and highly motivated and enthu-siastic students, certainly contribute to thes ch o o l ’s success. In addition, all students havea personalised study programme and receivebespoke mentoring, practical help with studyskills and extensive interview practice.

The far-reaching university and businessnetworks of CGS, as well as dozens of en-richment activities offer students limitlessopportunities to succeed, to build resilience,develop a sense of responsibility for their ownexcellence and continually respect others.

Head of School, Alistair Perry, said: “I’mincredibly proud of the progress CGS girlscontinue to achieve throughout GCSE andA-level. Our sixth form quite literally trans-forms lives and gives students the confidenceto go out into the world and achieve whateverambitions they set their minds to.”� For more information, call 0117 942 4328, orvisit www.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk.

Colston’s Girls’ School

STOKE Gifford’s AbbeywoodSchool is celebrating the firstever offer of an Oxbridge placeto one of its post-16 students.Ethan Martin joined the

school as a Year 7 student in 2009 andis currently studying for A-levels inmaths, computer science, physicsand further maths.

Ethan was encouraged by histeachers to apply for a place at Oxfordor Cambridge on the basis of hisexcellent AS-level results (AAABB)and predicted A-level grades.

Having made an open applicationto Oxford, meaning that he didn’tapply to a specific college, he wassurprised but delighted to be calledfor six interviews at three differentcolleges over the space of three dayslast November. Admitting to beingvery nervous for his first interview,Nathan says he performed well in theremaining ones and came away feel-ing “happy, but not overly confid-ent”.

He was delighted to receive thenews on January 6 that he has beenoffered a place to read mathematicsand computer science at St Cath-erine’s College, subject to achievingone A* and two A grades in his forth-coming A-levels.

Nathan says he will need to workhard in the coming months, but feelsthe target grades he has been set area ch i evabl e.

Explaining his choice of universitycourse, Nathan says he has always

been interested in maths and de-veloped his interest in computingwhile at Abbeywood. Having learnt tocode in the Scratch visual program-ming language, he found himselfachieving more than was asked ofhim, and he’s now considering pro-gramming as a career.

Looking back on his time at Ab-beywood, Nathan says he appreciatesthe modern facilities, particularlythe provision of a dedicated computerroom. He also has praise for the staffat the school, who he says “d e f i n i t e lytry to help you do as well as you can”and are happy to provide extra sup-port outside lesson times, includingguidance in the preparation of theall-important personal statement re-quired for university applications.

� The school joined the OlympusAcademy Trust in 2013 and was rated“good” in all areas by Ofsted wheninspectors last visited the school inOctober 2014. For more informationabout the school, visit www.abbey-woodschool.com.

Abbeywood Community School

The school was ratedgood in all areas byOfsted when inspectorslast visited.

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� Ethan Martin, the first ever student at Abbeywood Community School to receive an offer of a place a Oxbridge.Caption credit: Stoke Gifford Journal

CHOOSING the right environment inwhich to learn and the courses tofollow are essential decisions foryoung adults. At Ashton Park Schoolsixth form we ensure all prospective

students get personalised, professional andappropriate advice to guide them in makingthe right choices.

This is part of what makes Ashton Parkstand out from the crowd.

Our unique range of courses enables stu-dents to specialise and excel and progress on tohigher education and meaningful employ-ment.

Our Ofsted inspection report 2015 high-lighted that our students recognise and valuethe inclusive nature of the sixth form. Ourstudent possess positive attitudes towardstheir learning, which deepens their under-standing and enhances their achievement.The sixth form was also praised for its im-pressive range of qualifications that cater forthe full range of abilities.

Associate Head Teacher Steve Moseley be-lieves that the successful track record in termsof supporting students to get into university,including Oxbridge and Russell Group in-stitutions, is the result of high quality teach-ing and learning.

However, university is not for everyone, sohis team has established a series of vocationalqualifications at a range of levels that will fullyprepare those who wish to progress into theworld of work and apprenticeships.

Another unique feature of the Ashton Parkexperience is its employability programmecalled “The Edge”. Irrespective of the level ofstudy, all students follow a programme that

includes volunteering, charity work and work-ing closely with local business people. Thisprogramme is designed to help Ashton Parkstudents stand out from the crowd and givethem “the edge” when it comes to securing anapprenticeship or a place at their first choiceu n ive r s i t y.

Sixth form raising standards leader RichWalker recognises that it can be a challengingand competitive world for young people today.He said: “It’s our job to make sure we providethe best education, delivered by skilled staffwith great enrichment opportunities for all.”This is what makes the Ashton Park exper-ience so unique.

� For more information, visit www.ashton-park.net.

Tel: 0117 3772742Email: info@ashtonparksixthform.co.ukWeb: www.ashtonpark.net/sixth-form

Ashton Park Sixth Form

Impressive Results | Amazing FacilitiesBroad Range of Courses | High Level Care

Exciting Activities and Opportunities

Still not sure what to do? Then getin touch, it’s not too late to join us!

In addition to a wide range of ‘A’ Levels, we are offering an excitingnew range of vocational courses designed to prepare you for yourfuture.To give you the ‘Edge,’ we have developed astrong network of quality links with Bristolbusinesses inluding:

Bristol SportBristol City CouncilLloyds Bank

Are you looking for a career in Sport, ICT,Health Care or Business?Then look no further.......

We offer exceptional vocational coursesfor both Level 2 & Level 3 learners in all

these areas.

With you every step of the way For more information visitwww.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk

own excellencefor theirresponsibility

around them and have a strong sense ofthe worldlearners whoresilientandCurious

respect

No.1 state school in Bristol forstudent progress at all levels

Abbeywood Community SchoolNew Road Stoke Gifford South Gloucestershire BS34 8SF

Tel: 0117 307 5660

info@abbeywoodschool.com

OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST POST 16 CENTRES

admin@bradleystokecs.org.ukBradley Stoke Community School

Fiddlers Wood Lane Bradley Stoke South Gloucestershire BS32 9BSTel: 01454 867940

“Teaching in the sixth form is good, and some isoutstanding, for both academic and vocational

courses. Students are keen to learn.” Ofsted

“Teaching in the sixth form is good. The teachingfosters good relationships in lessons and teachers

support individual students effectively.” Ofsted

• Extensive sporting and leisure facilities, including �lood-lit-all-weather pitch, sports hall and music recording studio

• State of the art £30 million building and equipment, brand new in 2010

• Secure WiFi access throughout the building to complementseveral modern IT suites

• Well-equipped teaching spaces for all specialist subjects

• Learning Resource Centre available for students from 8am to 5pm every day

• Outstanding Performing Arts facilities including recording and TV studios and high speci�ication performance spaces

• Secure WiFi access throughout the building to complementseveral state of art IT suites

• Comprehensive sporting facilities including pitches, tennis courts, astro turf,climbing wall and dance studio

• Well-equipped teaching spaces for all specialist subjects, including Science,Music, Art, Catering and Product Design

• Learning Resource Centre available for students from 8am to 5pm every day

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Ashton Park

COLSTON’S Girls’ School (CGS) hasonce again received the highest num-ber of first-choice applicants of anyschool in Bristol. This comes as nosurprise given the recent perform-

ance table results, which revealed that CGSstudents have achieved the best progress forany school in Bristol, both at GCSE andA - l eve l .

Irrespective of background or context, allCGS students make progress, and particularlythe high attaining, and for this statistic to holdfast, not just at GCSE level, but for A-levelstudents also, demonstrates the enormous,positive effect that the CGS educational visionand ethos has on its students.

In fact, CGS has been shaping the future ofyoung women in Bristol for 125 years, pro-actively developing the extraordinary poten-tial of each individual throughout theireducational journey.

This exceptional school offers girls the bestof both worlds: a wide-ranging academic cur-riculum and a multitude of potentially life-en-hancing opportunities, backed by outstandingpastoral support. The results speak for them-s e l ve s.

Thirty per cent of A-level passes in 2015 wereat grades A* or A and almost three quarters ofstudents achieved three or more A-levels. CGSis also the number one state school in Bristolfor Oxford and Cambridge success, and thediverse courses pursued by CGS students re-flect their curiosity for learning. In total, nineout of ten CGS post-16 graduates go straight onto higher education and the others typicallyfollow after a gap year.

Small class sizes (on average ten in Y12 andseven in Y13), combined with excellent teach-

ing staff and highly motivated and enthu-siastic students, certainly contribute to thes ch o o l ’s success. In addition, all students havea personalised study programme and receivebespoke mentoring, practical help with studyskills and extensive interview practice.

The far-reaching university and businessnetworks of CGS, as well as dozens of en-richment activities offer students limitlessopportunities to succeed, to build resilience,develop a sense of responsibility for their ownexcellence and continually respect others.

Head of School, Alistair Perry, said: “I’mincredibly proud of the progress CGS girlscontinue to achieve throughout GCSE andA-level. Our sixth form quite literally trans-forms lives and gives students the confidenceto go out into the world and achieve whateverambitions they set their minds to.”� For more information, call 0117 942 4328, orvisit www.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk.

Colston’s Girls’ School

STOKE Gifford’s AbbeywoodSchool is celebrating the firstever offer of an Oxbridge placeto one of its post-16 students.Ethan Martin joined the

school as a Year 7 student in 2009 andis currently studying for A-levels inmaths, computer science, physicsand further maths.

Ethan was encouraged by histeachers to apply for a place at Oxfordor Cambridge on the basis of hisexcellent AS-level results (AAABB)and predicted A-level grades.

Having made an open applicationto Oxford, meaning that he didn’tapply to a specific college, he wassurprised but delighted to be calledfor six interviews at three differentcolleges over the space of three dayslast November. Admitting to beingvery nervous for his first interview,Nathan says he performed well in theremaining ones and came away feel-ing “happy, but not overly confid-ent”.

He was delighted to receive thenews on January 6 that he has beenoffered a place to read mathematicsand computer science at St Cath-erine’s College, subject to achievingone A* and two A grades in his forth-coming A-levels.

Nathan says he will need to workhard in the coming months, but feelsthe target grades he has been set area ch i evabl e.

Explaining his choice of universitycourse, Nathan says he has always

been interested in maths and de-veloped his interest in computingwhile at Abbeywood. Having learnt tocode in the Scratch visual program-ming language, he found himselfachieving more than was asked ofhim, and he’s now considering pro-gramming as a career.

Looking back on his time at Ab-beywood, Nathan says he appreciatesthe modern facilities, particularlythe provision of a dedicated computerroom. He also has praise for the staffat the school, who he says “d e f i n i t e lytry to help you do as well as you can”and are happy to provide extra sup-port outside lesson times, includingguidance in the preparation of theall-important personal statement re-quired for university applications.

� The school joined the OlympusAcademy Trust in 2013 and was rated“good” in all areas by Ofsted wheninspectors last visited the school inOctober 2014. For more informationabout the school, visit www.abbey-woodschool.com.

Abbeywood Community School

The school was ratedgood in all areas byOfsted when inspectorslast visited.

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� Ethan Martin, the first ever student at Abbeywood Community School to receive an offer of a place a Oxbridge.Caption credit: Stoke Gifford Journal

CHOOSING the right environment inwhich to learn and the courses tofollow are essential decisions foryoung adults. At Ashton Park Schoolsixth form we ensure all prospective

students get personalised, professional andappropriate advice to guide them in makingthe right choices.

This is part of what makes Ashton Parkstand out from the crowd.

Our unique range of courses enables stu-dents to specialise and excel and progress on tohigher education and meaningful employ-ment.

Our Ofsted inspection report 2015 high-lighted that our students recognise and valuethe inclusive nature of the sixth form. Ourstudent possess positive attitudes towardstheir learning, which deepens their under-standing and enhances their achievement.The sixth form was also praised for its im-pressive range of qualifications that cater forthe full range of abilities.

Associate Head Teacher Steve Moseley be-lieves that the successful track record in termsof supporting students to get into university,including Oxbridge and Russell Group in-stitutions, is the result of high quality teach-ing and learning.

However, university is not for everyone, sohis team has established a series of vocationalqualifications at a range of levels that will fullyprepare those who wish to progress into theworld of work and apprenticeships.

Another unique feature of the Ashton Parkexperience is its employability programmecalled “The Edge”. Irrespective of the level ofstudy, all students follow a programme that

includes volunteering, charity work and work-ing closely with local business people. Thisprogramme is designed to help Ashton Parkstudents stand out from the crowd and givethem “the edge” when it comes to securing anapprenticeship or a place at their first choiceu n ive r s i t y.

Sixth form raising standards leader RichWalker recognises that it can be a challengingand competitive world for young people today.He said: “It’s our job to make sure we providethe best education, delivered by skilled staffwith great enrichment opportunities for all.”This is what makes the Ashton Park exper-ience so unique.

� For more information, visit www.ashton-park.net.

Tel: 0117 3772742Email: info@ashtonparksixthform.co.ukWeb: www.ashtonpark.net/sixth-form

Ashton Park Sixth Form

Impressive Results | Amazing FacilitiesBroad Range of Courses | High Level Care

Exciting Activities and Opportunities

Still not sure what to do? Then getin touch, it’s not too late to join us!

In addition to a wide range of ‘A’ Levels, we are offering an excitingnew range of vocational courses designed to prepare you for yourfuture.To give you the ‘Edge,’ we have developed astrong network of quality links with Bristolbusinesses inluding:

Bristol SportBristol City CouncilLloyds Bank

Are you looking for a career in Sport, ICT,Health Care or Business?Then look no further.......

We offer exceptional vocational coursesfor both Level 2 & Level 3 learners in all

these areas.

With you every step of the way For more information visitwww.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk

own excellencefor theirresponsibility

around them and have a strong sense ofthe worldlearners whoresilientandCurious

respect

No.1 state school in Bristol forstudent progress at all levels

Abbeywood Community SchoolNew Road Stoke Gifford South Gloucestershire BS34 8SF

Tel: 0117 307 5660

info@abbeywoodschool.com

OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST POST 16 CENTRES

admin@bradleystokecs.org.ukBradley Stoke Community School

Fiddlers Wood Lane Bradley Stoke South Gloucestershire BS32 9BSTel: 01454 867940

“Teaching in the sixth form is good, and some isoutstanding, for both academic and vocational

courses. Students are keen to learn.” Ofsted

“Teaching in the sixth form is good. The teachingfosters good relationships in lessons and teachers

support individual students effectively.” Ofsted

• Extensive sporting and leisure facilities, including �lood-lit-all-weather pitch, sports hall and music recording studio

• State of the art £30 million building and equipment, brand new in 2010

• Secure WiFi access throughout the building to complementseveral modern IT suites

• Well-equipped teaching spaces for all specialist subjects

• Learning Resource Centre available for students from 8am to 5pm every day

• Outstanding Performing Arts facilities including recording and TV studios and high speci�ication performance spaces

• Secure WiFi access throughout the building to complementseveral state of art IT suites

• Comprehensive sporting facilities including pitches, tennis courts, astro turf,climbing wall and dance studio

• Well-equipped teaching spaces for all specialist subjects, including Science,Music, Art, Catering and Product Design

• Learning Resource Centre available for students from 8am to 5pm every day

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Clifton College

CLIFTON College has a highdemand for places in thesixth form and one of thereasons for this is thes ch o o l ’s reputation for suc-

cess in gaining places at the UK’s topu n ive r s i t i e s.

In 2015, 17 students were offeredplaces at Oxford or Cambridge. Stu-dents also go on to both Imperial andUniversity College London which,along with Oxford and Cambridge,are ranked in the top 15 universitieswo rl dw i d e.

Clifton College pupils gained theirbest ever A-level and GCSE results in2015. An impressive 83 per cent ofA-level grades were A* to B, with 55per cent A* to A grades. GCSE resultswere equally strong at 91 per cent A*to B grades and 74 per cent A* to A.

Clifton College also has a long andproud sporting tradition and offers awide range of sports and activities.The impressive sports facilities total90 acres, which include internation-al-standard indoor and outdoorpitches as well as the netball andtennis dome, which is unique to thes ch o o l .

Last season, the 1st XV rugby teamachieved an unbeaten school seasonand finished 8th out of 100 in the DailyMail Schools Trophy. The U18 girlshockey team also achieved an un-beaten season and won the countyand regional championships. As a

result, they are competing at the na-tional finals at the Olympic Park inLondon in March.

Clifton College’s musical facilitiesoffer unique opportunities to youngmusicians. A selection of co-cur-ricular groups offer a range of mu-sical styles, from the more traditionalchapel and chamber choirs and or-

chestra, to a soul band, swing bandand many others.

Individual weekly music lessonscover traditional classical instru-ments and more modern options, in-cluding bass, electric and acousticguitar, jazz piano, and contempor-ary-style singing. Many pupils go onto take music qualifications and the

school hosts Associated Board gradeexams, Music Theatre exams (LCM)and Trinity College exams on atermly basis.

Drama and dance play a valuablerole in the cultural richness of life atClifton.

The college was one of the firstboarding schools in the country to

have its own purpose-built theatre,the Redgrave Theatre, which isnamed after former Clifton Collegepupil Sir Michael Redgrave. The col-lege also has a new state-of-the-artdance studio.

In addition, the college enjoys anunrivalled science heritage of Nobelprize winners, which arose from the

highly equipped and staffed scienceschool. The school has its own sci-ence library, the Stone Library, whichincludes periodicals as well as rarebooks and manuscripts.

The college’s combination ofhigh-quality teaching, diverse andtargeted co-curricular activities, pas-toral support, and exceptional facil-

ities have made it one of the top 100co-educational independent schoolsin the country (Daily Telegraphleague table, August 2015).

� For more information about CliftonCollege, to request a prospectus, orbook a visit, go to www.cliftoncol-lege.com.

St Brendan’s Sixth Form College

AS THE only sixth-form college in theBristol-Bath area, staff at St Brendan’sare specialists in teaching a diverserange of subjects to 16 to 18-year-olds.With more than 70 A-levels and BTECs

to choose from, students are recognised as in-dividuals with unique ambitions and are able topick any combination of courses – each of the1,700 students have bespoke timetables to suittheir interests.

A large campus, housing state-of-the-art fa-cilities all on one site, St Brendan’s is nestledjust off the A4 in Brislington, and provides animpressive range of opportunities to youngadults who wish to gain a fulfilling and enrichede d u c at i o n .

The Good Schools Guide describes StB re n d a n’s as “a stepping stone between schooland university or the world of work”, and as thesite is so easily accessible via college coaches,public buses, cycle and foot paths and a nearbytrain station, students travel from all over Bris-tol, BANES, South Gloucestershire and NorthSomerset (from more than 70 differents ch o o l s ) .

This academic year has been a time of excitingchanges for St Brendan’s. An extension housingten additional classrooms and a second café hasopened and several new academic andextra-curricular developments have begun. Forsports enthusiasts, there is a new rugby

academy providing professional training ses-sions and matches, conditioning support, nu-tritional advice and sports therapy. This facilityjoins the existing football, netball and basket-ball academies. For students interested in com-puting, a fourth career academy in ICT andlogistics has joined the popular programmes inbusiness, sport and leisure, and performing artsand media. Offering guru lectures, workplacevisits and internship opportunities, these areexceptional opportunities for aspiring youngadults and run alongside their A-level and BTECprog rammes.� Now is a fantastic time to join the thrivingcollege and St Brendan’s invites interested stu-dents and their families to visit the campus for anadvice and information evening on Thursday,March 17 (5-7pm), to discover the many op-portunities it has to offer post-16 students. Formore information visit www.stbrn.ac.uk.

The college’s combination of high-qualityteaching, diverse co-curricular activities,pastoral support, and exceptional facilities havemade it one of the top 100 co-educationalindependent schools in the country

“

A large campus, housingstate-of-the-art facilities all onone site, St Brendan’s providesan impressive range ofopportunities to young adults

“

Pre-register at:

www.stbrn.ac.uk

Advice & Information Evening

Thursday 17th March 5pm - 7pm

Broomhill Rd, Brislington, BS4 5RQ

Choose from over 70 A-levels and BTECs

In virtually any combination

All on one university style campus

Our high-quality teaching, diverse and targeted co-curricular activities, pastoral care andexceptional facilities have made us one of the top 100 co-educational independent schoolsin the country*. Our students have excelled academically and on the sports field, with our1st XV rugby team finishing eighth out of 100 in the Daily Mail Schools Rugby Trophy andour U18 girls hockey team winning the county and regional championships.

To find out more visit cliftoncollege.com

Or book a personal visit with our

Admissions Team on 0117 405 8417

*Source: The Daily Telegraph, Saturday 22 August 2015

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Clifton College

CLIFTON College has a highdemand for places in thesixth form and one of thereasons for this is thes ch o o l ’s reputation for suc-

cess in gaining places at the UK’s topu n ive r s i t i e s.

In 2015, 17 students were offeredplaces at Oxford or Cambridge. Stu-dents also go on to both Imperial andUniversity College London which,along with Oxford and Cambridge,are ranked in the top 15 universitieswo rl dw i d e.

Clifton College pupils gained theirbest ever A-level and GCSE results in2015. An impressive 83 per cent ofA-level grades were A* to B, with 55per cent A* to A grades. GCSE resultswere equally strong at 91 per cent A*to B grades and 74 per cent A* to A.

Clifton College also has a long andproud sporting tradition and offers awide range of sports and activities.The impressive sports facilities total90 acres, which include internation-al-standard indoor and outdoorpitches as well as the netball andtennis dome, which is unique to thes ch o o l .

Last season, the 1st XV rugby teamachieved an unbeaten school seasonand finished 8th out of 100 in the DailyMail Schools Trophy. The U18 girlshockey team also achieved an un-beaten season and won the countyand regional championships. As a

result, they are competing at the na-tional finals at the Olympic Park inLondon in March.

Clifton College’s musical facilitiesoffer unique opportunities to youngmusicians. A selection of co-cur-ricular groups offer a range of mu-sical styles, from the more traditionalchapel and chamber choirs and or-

chestra, to a soul band, swing bandand many others.

Individual weekly music lessonscover traditional classical instru-ments and more modern options, in-cluding bass, electric and acousticguitar, jazz piano, and contempor-ary-style singing. Many pupils go onto take music qualifications and the

school hosts Associated Board gradeexams, Music Theatre exams (LCM)and Trinity College exams on atermly basis.

Drama and dance play a valuablerole in the cultural richness of life atClifton.

The college was one of the firstboarding schools in the country to

have its own purpose-built theatre,the Redgrave Theatre, which isnamed after former Clifton Collegepupil Sir Michael Redgrave. The col-lege also has a new state-of-the-artdance studio.

In addition, the college enjoys anunrivalled science heritage of Nobelprize winners, which arose from the

highly equipped and staffed scienceschool. The school has its own sci-ence library, the Stone Library, whichincludes periodicals as well as rarebooks and manuscripts.

The college’s combination ofhigh-quality teaching, diverse andtargeted co-curricular activities, pas-toral support, and exceptional facil-

ities have made it one of the top 100co-educational independent schoolsin the country (Daily Telegraphleague table, August 2015).

� For more information about CliftonCollege, to request a prospectus, orbook a visit, go to www.cliftoncol-lege.com.

St Brendan’s Sixth Form College

AS THE only sixth-form college in theBristol-Bath area, staff at St Brendan’sare specialists in teaching a diverserange of subjects to 16 to 18-year-olds.With more than 70 A-levels and BTECs

to choose from, students are recognised as in-dividuals with unique ambitions and are able topick any combination of courses – each of the1,700 students have bespoke timetables to suittheir interests.

A large campus, housing state-of-the-art fa-cilities all on one site, St Brendan’s is nestledjust off the A4 in Brislington, and provides animpressive range of opportunities to youngadults who wish to gain a fulfilling and enrichede d u c at i o n .

The Good Schools Guide describes StB re n d a n’s as “a stepping stone between schooland university or the world of work”, and as thesite is so easily accessible via college coaches,public buses, cycle and foot paths and a nearbytrain station, students travel from all over Bris-tol, BANES, South Gloucestershire and NorthSomerset (from more than 70 differents ch o o l s ) .

This academic year has been a time of excitingchanges for St Brendan’s. An extension housingten additional classrooms and a second café hasopened and several new academic andextra-curricular developments have begun. Forsports enthusiasts, there is a new rugby

academy providing professional training ses-sions and matches, conditioning support, nu-tritional advice and sports therapy. This facilityjoins the existing football, netball and basket-ball academies. For students interested in com-puting, a fourth career academy in ICT andlogistics has joined the popular programmes inbusiness, sport and leisure, and performing artsand media. Offering guru lectures, workplacevisits and internship opportunities, these areexceptional opportunities for aspiring youngadults and run alongside their A-level and BTECprog rammes.� Now is a fantastic time to join the thrivingcollege and St Brendan’s invites interested stu-dents and their families to visit the campus for anadvice and information evening on Thursday,March 17 (5-7pm), to discover the many op-portunities it has to offer post-16 students. Formore information visit www.stbrn.ac.uk.

The college’s combination of high-qualityteaching, diverse co-curricular activities,pastoral support, and exceptional facilities havemade it one of the top 100 co-educationalindependent schools in the country

“

A large campus, housingstate-of-the-art facilities all onone site, St Brendan’s providesan impressive range ofopportunities to young adults

“

Pre-register at:

www.stbrn.ac.uk

Advice & Information Evening

Thursday 17th March 5pm - 7pm

Broomhill Rd, Brislington, BS4 5RQ

Choose from over 70 A-levels and BTECs

In virtually any combination

All on one university style campus

Our high-quality teaching, diverse and targeted co-curricular activities, pastoral care andexceptional facilities have made us one of the top 100 co-educational independent schoolsin the country*. Our students have excelled academically and on the sports field, with our1st XV rugby team finishing eighth out of 100 in the Daily Mail Schools Rugby Trophy andour U18 girls hockey team winning the county and regional championships.

To find out more visit cliftoncollege.com

Or book a personal visit with our

Admissions Team on 0117 405 8417

*Source: The Daily Telegraph, Saturday 22 August 2015

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SOUTH Gloucestershire &Stroud College (SGS) has gonefrom strength to strengthsince being formed in 2011, asconfirmed in the recent Ofsted

inspection in November 2014.With “outstanding” grades awar-

ded for leadership and management,learning support, business and sport,and a “good” overall grade, the col-lege is being highlighted as an ex-cellent example of a successfulmerg er.

The apprenticeship provision hasbeen particularly successful, withmore than 1,200 apprentices per year,and both overall and timely successrates are well ahead of national av-erages. Well over half of apprenticesare in the “outstanding” faculties ofbusiness and sport.

Much of the growth is attributableto long term partnerships with keyemployers, both large and small.These include public sector organ-isations, such as South Gloucester-shire Council and the Ministry ofDefence, large multinationals, suchas Boeing, and equally important,local employers in all sectors.

The college’s employer engage-ment team is experienced in helpingbusinesses, large and small, who canreally benefit from the expanding ap-prenticeship programme. For manyemployers, apprenticeships are a keystrategy to introduce new talent andideas, to have a structured and qual-ity-assured training and recruitment

programme, or to gain accreditedtraining and qualifications for ex-isting staff.

The team offers a free, effective andreliable recruitment service. Everyapplicant is interviewed andscreened prior to short-listing and 87per cent of vacancies are filled firsttime. There is also a broad range offrameworks, pathways and levels,and the team utilise an employerportal to share learning plans andprogress, which leads to strong over-all and timely success rates.

� For more information, visitw w w. s g s c o l . a c . u k

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS)

With outstandinggrades awarded forleadership andmanagement, learningsupport, business andsport, and a good overallgrade, the college isbeing highlighted as anexcellent example of asuccessful merger.

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BRISTOL Free School has the newestsixth form in the city, but it’s notnovelty that has led to the schoolbeing heavily oversubscribed.Rather, there is a commitment and

determination to create an outstanding sixthform and complete the journey for youngpeople, establishing a singular vision of 11-18education and enshrining the ethos of theschool: not just to achieve, but to excel.

The new sixth form block will open inSeptember, comprising purpose-built learn-ing and social spaces and cutting-edge tech-nolog y.

The quality and depth of the educationestablished in a short space of time has re-defined the educational landscape for the localcommunity, who are delighted to have a newschool in the heart of north Bristol that isjudged by Ofsted to have “outstanding” fea-tures. Beyond the taught curriculum, theschool has a reputation for the depth of itsextra-curricular programme. In keeping withthe aim to provide exceptional pastoral careand a nurturing ethos, staff provide the

highest level of support, guiding studentsthrough the complexity of post-16 education,both academically and socially.

Head teacher Paul Jones said: “It’s our offerthat sets us apart. We recognise that everystudent has a different profile and destination,and we will do everything we can to ensurethat they get there. Whether it’s our use ofpracticing doctors as ‘medical mentors’, orour similar veterinary programme using localvets to support students interested in thatcareer, or our engineering partnership withAirbus, everyone has the best opportunity tosucceed.”

The school is a part of Russell EducationTrust, a multi-academy trust providing ex-ceptional support. The wider approach acrossthe trust and the commitment to ensure thatstudents from a comprehensive backgroundare able to access the best possible universit-ies, careers and opportunities, drives the aca-demic, pastoral and vocational programme inthe sixth form.� For more information, call 0117 959 7200 orvisit www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk.

Bristol Free School

If you are 18-21 you could be part of the DE&S Finance andCommercial Apprenticeship Scheme where you will learn howDE&S finances, purchases and manages the equipment andsupplies it needs to support the Armed Forces

If you would like to find out further information or to apply forthese apprenticeships go to either:

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SOUTH Gloucestershire &Stroud College (SGS) has gonefrom strength to strengthsince being formed in 2011, asconfirmed in the recent Ofsted

inspection in November 2014.With “outstanding” grades awar-

ded for leadership and management,learning support, business and sport,and a “good” overall grade, the col-lege is being highlighted as an ex-cellent example of a successfulmerg er.

The apprenticeship provision hasbeen particularly successful, withmore than 1,200 apprentices per year,and both overall and timely successrates are well ahead of national av-erages. Well over half of apprenticesare in the “outstanding” faculties ofbusiness and sport.

Much of the growth is attributableto long term partnerships with keyemployers, both large and small.These include public sector organ-isations, such as South Gloucester-shire Council and the Ministry ofDefence, large multinationals, suchas Boeing, and equally important,local employers in all sectors.

The college’s employer engage-ment team is experienced in helpingbusinesses, large and small, who canreally benefit from the expanding ap-prenticeship programme. For manyemployers, apprenticeships are a keystrategy to introduce new talent andideas, to have a structured and qual-ity-assured training and recruitment

programme, or to gain accreditedtraining and qualifications for ex-isting staff.

The team offers a free, effective andreliable recruitment service. Everyapplicant is interviewed andscreened prior to short-listing and 87per cent of vacancies are filled firsttime. There is also a broad range offrameworks, pathways and levels,and the team utilise an employerportal to share learning plans andprogress, which leads to strong over-all and timely success rates.

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With outstandinggrades awarded forleadership andmanagement, learningsupport, business andsport, and a good overallgrade, the college isbeing highlighted as anexcellent example of asuccessful merger.

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BRISTOL Free School has the newestsixth form in the city, but it’s notnovelty that has led to the schoolbeing heavily oversubscribed.Rather, there is a commitment and

determination to create an outstanding sixthform and complete the journey for youngpeople, establishing a singular vision of 11-18education and enshrining the ethos of theschool: not just to achieve, but to excel.

The new sixth form block will open inSeptember, comprising purpose-built learn-ing and social spaces and cutting-edge tech-nolog y.

The quality and depth of the educationestablished in a short space of time has re-defined the educational landscape for the localcommunity, who are delighted to have a newschool in the heart of north Bristol that isjudged by Ofsted to have “outstanding” fea-tures. Beyond the taught curriculum, theschool has a reputation for the depth of itsextra-curricular programme. In keeping withthe aim to provide exceptional pastoral careand a nurturing ethos, staff provide the

highest level of support, guiding studentsthrough the complexity of post-16 education,both academically and socially.

Head teacher Paul Jones said: “It’s our offerthat sets us apart. We recognise that everystudent has a different profile and destination,and we will do everything we can to ensurethat they get there. Whether it’s our use ofpracticing doctors as ‘medical mentors’, orour similar veterinary programme using localvets to support students interested in thatcareer, or our engineering partnership withAirbus, everyone has the best opportunity tosucceed.”

The school is a part of Russell EducationTrust, a multi-academy trust providing ex-ceptional support. The wider approach acrossthe trust and the commitment to ensure thatstudents from a comprehensive backgroundare able to access the best possible universit-ies, careers and opportunities, drives the aca-demic, pastoral and vocational programme inthe sixth form.� For more information, call 0117 959 7200 orvisit www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk.

Bristol Free School

If you are 18-21 you could be part of the DE&S Finance andCommercial Apprenticeship Scheme where you will learn howDE&S finances, purchases and manages the equipment andsupplies it needs to support the Armed Forces

If you would like to find out further information or to apply forthese apprenticeships go to either:

www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/crs/jobsorwww.apprenticeships.gov.uk

Accountancy Apprenticeship (ref 788830)Procurement Apprenticeship (ref 792059)

APPLYNOW forapprenticeship opportunitiesavailable at theMinistryof Defence Abbeywood

OpeningSept 2016a purpose builtSixth Form inNorth Bristol• 19 A level courses• 4 BTEC courses• Individual support for

progression to university,employment or apprenticeship

• Bespoke programme formost able students

• Outstanding pastoral support• Superb enrichment

0117 959 7200 sixthform@bristolfreeschool.org.uk

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Post-16 choices Education guide

TEENAGERS wanting to tryout interactive experimentsand work with the latest tech-nology will soon have a brandnew building to help them

hone in their skills.A multi-million pound building in

Weston-super-Mare will become thehome of North Somerset Enterpriseand Technology College (NSETC) inSeptember – a school which is alreadyoffering the perfect mix of educationand career development.

The school has a strong focus onSTEM subjects – science, technology,engineering and maths – and catersfor 14-18 year olds, offering a range ofGCSE, A-level and BTEC qualifica-t i o n s.

NSETC hopes to raise the aspira-tions of its students while creatingvaluable, highly-skilled workers to fillrecruitment gaps across the region.

The school is part of the Inspira-tional Futures Trust and is sponsoredby Weston College.

It has had £12 million invested in itsnew building at the Junction 21Enterprise Area in Wes-t o n - s u p e r- M a re.

Jacqui Ford, Chief Executive of theInspirational Futures Trust, said:“NSETC provides an invaluable op-portunity for young people who wantto be the leaders of tomorrow: it placesthe learner first and delivers out-standing learning within a strong em-

ployability framework.”The new building’s science labs and

outdoor experimentation spaceprovide the perfect spaces for stu-dents to be wowed by science. Pro-fessional equipment is also on hand toteach students the latest methods intechnology and engineering.

Amy Chen studies forensic scienceat NSETC, and said: “It’s aone-of-a-kind course that isn’t avail-

able at other colleges or sixth forms. Ireally enjoy the practical work be-cause we get to experience crimescenes and take fingerprints and com-plete blood analyses.”

Students also complete a range ofwork experience during their time atthe school.

Caleb Dutfield, who is studyinghealth and social care, said: “NSETC’sbalance between work placement and

theory allows me to get the best out ofmy learning experience. The teachershere are really professional and treatus like adults.”

NSETC’s dress code is business at-tire and the day runs from 8.30am to5pm, with the additional school hoursused for enrichment and to give stu-dents support with homework.

An art club, karate group, gamingsessions and help creating start-up

companies are just some of theenrichment sessions already avail-abl e.

� An open evening for students andparents is being held at the SouthWest Skills Campus, in Locking Road,on Tuesday, March1, 5.30-7pm. Formore information, call the college on01934 411 611 or visitw w w. n s e t c . c o . u k .

North Somerset Enterprise and Technology CollegeCabot Learning Federation

CABOT Learning Federation(CLF) post-16 centre prides it-self on engaging with youngpeople in the community ofBristol; to inspire personal-

ised journeys by preparing them forthe future challenges of the 21st cen-t u r y.

The federation’s motto EmbeddingExcellence is at the core of everythingwe do, as we constantly strive to de-liver the highest standards of teachingand learning and pastoral care.

Our curriculum has diversified thisyear and has three pathways:� Entry criteria: Five or more A*-Cgrades, studying three or four A-levelschosen from more than 53 coursesfound on our website.� Entry criteria: Five or more A*-Cgrades, studying a combination ofthree A-levels and/or Level 3 BTECcourses found on our website.� 3. Entry criteria: two or more Cgrades, studying a single subject fromone of six vocational pathways as aLevel 2 into Level 3 progression routeincluding: sport and fitness, perform-ing arts, expressive arts, creativemedia, catering, health and socialcare and early years childcare.

CLF post-16 education offers excel-lent curriculum opportunities andhigh quality teaching and learning.We offer an extensive enrichment andextra curriculum programme thatconsists of three elements:

� 1. Additional qualifications: in anincreasingly competitive world, byproviding opportunities to completethe Extended Project Qualification(EPQ), Duke of Edinburgh Award,Free-Standing Maths Qualification,Arts Award, ASDAN CoPE and many

more, we offer students the chance tocompete for the best career and des-tination-related opportunities on a na-tional and international level.� 2. CLF+. This incorporates manyother elements of pastoral and aca-demic support. For university, appren-

ticeships and employment we conductextensive workshops and seminars onhow to write personal statements andcomplete applications.

We run many visits each year to uni-versities from the Oxbridge and Rus-sell Groups as well as local

institutions. Work experience is bothdeeply enriching and compulsory; wehave links with large businesses andfocus in Year 12 also on employabilityskills such as CV writing and inter-view techniques. Finally, we stronglybelieve in supporting the mental andphysical health and wellbeing of ourstudents through sessions and sem-inars with external agencies.� 3. Performance teams. In the fieldsof rugby, football, basketball, and net-ball, we employ specialist coaches todeliver a rich programme of sportingexcellence. Sessions in strength andconditioning, mentoring, nutritionguidance, personalised training andphysiotherapy run alongside compet-itive opportunities and pathways intocl u b s.� For more information, visit www.clf-post16.org .

www.clfpost16.org

Call: 01934 411 611 Visit: www.nsetc.co.uk

North Somerset Enterprise and Technology College

North somerset Enterprise and technology Centre (NSETC) is a new model of learning with a focus on STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and maths.

Smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and cutting edge facilities are at the heart of NSETC. The school has an innovative, business-like atmosphere and students have access to one-to-one support and expert career and business guidance.

The School is currently based at Weston College’s South West Skills campus, whilst a multi-million pound new build is happening on the Junction 21 Enterprise Zone ready for September 2016 (please see artists impression below).

Who is NSETC for?

• Year 10 and 11 students - studying GCSEs and BTEC diplomas

• Year 12 and 13 students - studying A Levels and BTEC diplomas.

Tuesday 1st March 5.30-7pm

South West Skills Campus, Locking Road,

Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8NL

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Post-16 choices Education guide

TEENAGERS wanting to tryout interactive experimentsand work with the latest tech-nology will soon have a brandnew building to help them

hone in their skills.A multi-million pound building in

Weston-super-Mare will become thehome of North Somerset Enterpriseand Technology College (NSETC) inSeptember – a school which is alreadyoffering the perfect mix of educationand career development.

The school has a strong focus onSTEM subjects – science, technology,engineering and maths – and catersfor 14-18 year olds, offering a range ofGCSE, A-level and BTEC qualifica-t i o n s.

NSETC hopes to raise the aspira-tions of its students while creatingvaluable, highly-skilled workers to fillrecruitment gaps across the region.

The school is part of the Inspira-tional Futures Trust and is sponsoredby Weston College.

It has had £12 million invested in itsnew building at the Junction 21Enterprise Area in Wes-t o n - s u p e r- M a re.

Jacqui Ford, Chief Executive of theInspirational Futures Trust, said:“NSETC provides an invaluable op-portunity for young people who wantto be the leaders of tomorrow: it placesthe learner first and delivers out-standing learning within a strong em-

ployability framework.”The new building’s science labs and

outdoor experimentation spaceprovide the perfect spaces for stu-dents to be wowed by science. Pro-fessional equipment is also on hand toteach students the latest methods intechnology and engineering.

Amy Chen studies forensic scienceat NSETC, and said: “It’s aone-of-a-kind course that isn’t avail-

able at other colleges or sixth forms. Ireally enjoy the practical work be-cause we get to experience crimescenes and take fingerprints and com-plete blood analyses.”

Students also complete a range ofwork experience during their time atthe school.

Caleb Dutfield, who is studyinghealth and social care, said: “NSETC’sbalance between work placement and

theory allows me to get the best out ofmy learning experience. The teachershere are really professional and treatus like adults.”

NSETC’s dress code is business at-tire and the day runs from 8.30am to5pm, with the additional school hoursused for enrichment and to give stu-dents support with homework.

An art club, karate group, gamingsessions and help creating start-up

companies are just some of theenrichment sessions already avail-abl e.

� An open evening for students andparents is being held at the SouthWest Skills Campus, in Locking Road,on Tuesday, March1, 5.30-7pm. Formore information, call the college on01934 411 611 or visitw w w. n s e t c . c o . u k .

North Somerset Enterprise and Technology CollegeCabot Learning Federation

CABOT Learning Federation(CLF) post-16 centre prides it-self on engaging with youngpeople in the community ofBristol; to inspire personal-

ised journeys by preparing them forthe future challenges of the 21st cen-t u r y.

The federation’s motto EmbeddingExcellence is at the core of everythingwe do, as we constantly strive to de-liver the highest standards of teachingand learning and pastoral care.

Our curriculum has diversified thisyear and has three pathways:� Entry criteria: Five or more A*-Cgrades, studying three or four A-levelschosen from more than 53 coursesfound on our website.� Entry criteria: Five or more A*-Cgrades, studying a combination ofthree A-levels and/or Level 3 BTECcourses found on our website.� 3. Entry criteria: two or more Cgrades, studying a single subject fromone of six vocational pathways as aLevel 2 into Level 3 progression routeincluding: sport and fitness, perform-ing arts, expressive arts, creativemedia, catering, health and socialcare and early years childcare.

CLF post-16 education offers excel-lent curriculum opportunities andhigh quality teaching and learning.We offer an extensive enrichment andextra curriculum programme thatconsists of three elements:

� 1. Additional qualifications: in anincreasingly competitive world, byproviding opportunities to completethe Extended Project Qualification(EPQ), Duke of Edinburgh Award,Free-Standing Maths Qualification,Arts Award, ASDAN CoPE and many

more, we offer students the chance tocompete for the best career and des-tination-related opportunities on a na-tional and international level.� 2. CLF+. This incorporates manyother elements of pastoral and aca-demic support. For university, appren-

ticeships and employment we conductextensive workshops and seminars onhow to write personal statements andcomplete applications.

We run many visits each year to uni-versities from the Oxbridge and Rus-sell Groups as well as local

institutions. Work experience is bothdeeply enriching and compulsory; wehave links with large businesses andfocus in Year 12 also on employabilityskills such as CV writing and inter-view techniques. Finally, we stronglybelieve in supporting the mental andphysical health and wellbeing of ourstudents through sessions and sem-inars with external agencies.� 3. Performance teams. In the fieldsof rugby, football, basketball, and net-ball, we employ specialist coaches todeliver a rich programme of sportingexcellence. Sessions in strength andconditioning, mentoring, nutritionguidance, personalised training andphysiotherapy run alongside compet-itive opportunities and pathways intocl u b s.� For more information, visit www.clf-post16.org .

www.clfpost16.org

Call: 01934 411 611 Visit: www.nsetc.co.uk

North Somerset Enterprise and Technology College

North somerset Enterprise and technology Centre (NSETC) is a new model of learning with a focus on STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and maths.

Smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and cutting edge facilities are at the heart of NSETC. The school has an innovative, business-like atmosphere and students have access to one-to-one support and expert career and business guidance.

The School is currently based at Weston College’s South West Skills campus, whilst a multi-million pound new build is happening on the Junction 21 Enterprise Zone ready for September 2016 (please see artists impression below).

Who is NSETC for?

• Year 10 and 11 students - studying GCSEs and BTEC diplomas

• Year 12 and 13 students - studying A Levels and BTEC diplomas.

Tuesday 1st March 5.30-7pm

South West Skills Campus, Locking Road,

Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8NL

OPEN EVENING

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