LAWNSWOOD SCHOOL AND RALPH THORESBY SCHOOL SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP

2020/21 PROSPECTUS The formal sixth-form link with a neighbouring school has proved to be successful. In 2017, A-level students made significantly better progress than the national figure. Indeed, the performance was ranked in the top 20% of schools nationally.

Ofsted, May 2018 A WARM WORKING IN 03 WELCOME PARTNERSHIP

Welcome to and top grades (and positive value added have grown accustomed to in their Working in partnership allows us to Working in partnership allows us Ralph Thoresby School Sixth Form performance across both centres). ‘home’ school. Students relish the offer an impressive selection of tailored to offer a unique multi-campus Partnership. We are delighted that Both schools have also recently opportunity to meet new people and study programmes, meaning that every experience, providing students the you are considering joining us for been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. broaden their horizons, while still student can pursue their interests and chance to access state of the art the next stage of your education retaining the support they have grown prepare themselves for the future. facilities across the two sites. and hope this prospectus will help Alongside our websites and open accustomed to in their ‘home’ school. you make a decision about what to evening, this prospectus will give you Across both sites, highly specialised study and how we can support you. a flavour of studying within the Sixth Should you wish to visit the Sixth Form and experienced teaching will provide Form Partnership and the options Partnership, please see the information access to lessons, that are designed Our partnership is well established available. We are committed to offering at the back of this prospectus. It will to support outstanding progress within with both sixth form leadership teams a combination of academic challenge be a pleasure to show you around lessons and across the two academic working collaboratively to ensure the and support which will enable you and answer any questions you may years. Teachers will stretch every student individual needs of students are met. to successfully progress into higher have. Finally, we would like to take the and provide challenge. Our regular Together we offer a broad, balanced education, employment or further opportunity to wish students all the feedback helps students overcome and engaging curriculum which takes training. Our specialist information, best in your forthcoming examinations. their misconceptions and ensures they the best elements from both schools, advice and guidance is tailored to suit meet and exceed the high targets we, to create a unique post 16 experience, the needs of each individual and our as a partnership, set our students. SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP 2020/21 PROSPECTUS SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP with a proven record of success. dedicated team of tutors and mentors work with you to ensure your success. Each student develops an extended We are very proud of our Sixth Form professional network across a joint SCHOOL SCHOOL AND RALPH THORESBY LAWNSWOOD which offers students the opportunity Our academic record reflects high sixth form of more than 300 leaners. to study a range of A levels and quality teaching in the Sixth Form. A collaborative approach to learning vocational equivalents in a dynamic Pastoral care is strong across the is enhanced by a wide variety of and supportive environment. We partnership and effectively supports enrichment opportunities including have an outstanding success rate both academic and personal success. our ‘Get Set for Sixth Form’ visit to with 100% of applicants gaining a In addition, our broad enrichment London and study trips including place at university after studying programme will ensure you are New York City, Brussels and Paris. with us. Over 20% of our students fully equipped for the next stage Students will be given the chance go on to study at prestigious Russell of your career. Students relish the to take on leadership roles to shape Group universities. Our results opportunity to meet new people Mrs Jo Bell Mr Will Carr our Sixth Form Partnership and will are consistently strong with high and broaden their horizons, while Headteacher, Headteacher, be supported in pursuing extra- proportions of students reaching the still retaining the support they Lawnswood Ralph Thoresby curricular opportunities on either site. COURSES AND Sixth form students make outstanding REQUIREMENTS progress in vocational courses because of Ensuring study programmes provide appropriate challenge and prepares Note: Entry requirements are subject to change. Current you for the next steps in your career is our first priority in inducting entry requirements can be found at www.startinleeds.com high quality teaching. every student. A professional discussion during Year 11 will ensure that students receive guidance that is individualised to their needs. Ofsted, March 2015

Qualification Subject Entry Requirements A-Level Art 4+ GCSE Art A-Level Art Textiles 4+ GCSE Textiles and/or 4+ GCSE Art A-Level Biology 5,6 in two sciences and 5+ in maths A-Level Economics 5+ GCSE English and 6+ GCSE Maths A-Level Chemistry 5,6 in two sciences and 5+ in maths A-Level Computer Science 5+ GCSE Maths and 5+ GCSE Computer Science A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies 4+ GCSE Drama or successful audition piece A-Level D&T-Product Design 4+ GCSE Product Design A-Level English Language 5+ GCSE English Language A-Level English Literature 5+ GCSE English Language and 5+ English Literature GENERAL ENTRY 05 English Language and A-Level 5+ GCSE English Language Literature A-Level French 5+ GCSE French and 5+ GCSE English Language REQUIREMENTS A-Level Further Maths 7+ GCSE Maths A-Level Geography 5+ GCSE English Language Typically, we ask that students achieve Regular assessments will be taken A-Level History 5+ GCSE English Language a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or ahead of formal A-Level examinations A-Level Law 6+ in English Language above. Students who have not achieved and where appropriate, students A-Level Maths 7+ GCSE Maths a minimum of Grade 4 in English and will receive additional support if maths will undertake guided learning to assessment results show they have A-Level Photography 5+ GCSE English Language achieve these essential qualifications. fallen below their trajectory to achieve A-Level Physics 5,6 in two sciences and 6+ in maths Students must have normally achieved the aspirational targets we set. A-Level Psychology 5+ GCSE English and 6+ GCSE Maths and Science at least a grade 4 in English or maths in order to study in the sixth form. Level 3 vocational qualifications A-Level Religious Studies 5+ GCSE English Language (Most commonly BTECs) are A-Level Sociology 5+ GCSE English Language Students will undertake a study equivalent in value to A-Level A-Level Spanish 5+ GCSE Spanish and 5+ GCSE English Language programme with a minimum of 540 qualifications but have a greater focus L3 RSL Music Practitioners 5+ GCSE Music hours of guided learning each year. on regular completion of portfolio work. The majority of university 4+ GCSE English Language and/or Maths and a Level 2 qualification in a related L3 BTEC Child Development courses and employers welcome subject. (Science or Health and Social Care). a broad programme of study. L3 AQA Certificate Applied Science 5+ GCSE English Language and Maths and 4+ GCSE Science SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP 2020/21 PROSPECTUS SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP L3 AQA Certificate Core Maths 5+ in GCSE Maths 4+ GCSE English Language and/or Maths and a Level 2 qualification in a related L3 BTEC Business SCHOOL SCHOOL AND RALPH THORESBY LAWNSWOOD subject. L3 OCR (Cambridge Digital Media 4+ GCSE English Language Technical Award) L3 CTEC (Cambridge 4+ GCSE English Language and/or Maths and a Level 2 qualification in a related Health & Social Care Technical Award) subject. (Science or Health and Social Care). L3 CTEC (Cambridge 5+ GCSE English Language and/or Maths and a Level 2 qualification in a related IT Technical Award) subject. L3 CTEC (Cambridge 4+ English Language and 4+ from within one of the performing arts disciplines Performing Arts Technical Award) (Dance, Drama or Music). L3 CTEC (Cambridge 4+ GCSE English Language and/or Maths and a Level 2 qualification in a related Sport Technical Award) subject. L3 WJEC (Vocational) Criminology 4+ GCSE English Language Pupils on vocational courses also made good progress, better than the national figure. Current sixth- form students also make strong progress across a wide range of subjects.

Ofsted, May 2018

EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC 07 STUDENT SUPPORT ENRICHMENT

Being part of the highly successful All members of the Partnership The Extended Project Qualification Access to Higher Education Partnership gives our students community will have access to access to a network of experts independent careers advice from The Extended Project Qualification Overcoming the daunting who will work tirelessly to ensure Independent Careers Advisors. (EPQ) provides a unique opportunity process of university applications that students successfully graduate to explore a specific area of academic begins early in Year 12. to the next stage of their career. Academic support interest. Selected students will Our Sixth Form leadership team undertake substantial independent Although every student will be given includes a range of highly trained Subject teachers are committed to research to prepare either an academic the opportunity to visit a local UCAS and experienced staff who giving the students the potential to meet report, performance or artefact. exhibition, our work with - collaborate to ensure our students and exceed their academic targets. based and national universities achieve their aspirations. Meticulously planned lessons and This standalone qualification gives us the chance to provide incisive formative feedback will support is worth half an A Level and students with a unique experience. Academic leaders work with our students to become exceptional is graded between A*-E. students to help them capitalise learners of each of their subjects. In recent years, students have received on their skills. They will guide Students will benefit from access to support to access funded summer students in their subject and Support for applying to Oxford, academic staff and the libraries at schools in Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, university/employment choices Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry the and will work Leeds, Bristol, London, Sussex and SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP 2020/21 PROSPECTUS SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP and are also on hand to provide and Veterinary Science closely with their research supervisor Edinburgh. There is even the opportunity support to parents/carers. throughout the process. Completion to apply to explore American We have a strong reputation for of the programme provides additional university options at Yale University. SCHOOL SCHOOL AND RALPH THORESBY LAWNSWOOD Heads of Year and Progress supporting students in pursuing their UCAS points and an outstanding Managers build a strong bond with ambitions in higher education. source of fascinating discussion at Preparing You for Life after School students to help them to make university and employment interviews. exceptional academic, professional Our support programmes for selective Students will participate in an exciting and personal progress. courses and universities begins from Work Experience ‘Enrichment Block’ of activities, which Day 1. Whether it is receiving guidance will ensure they are equipped for Tutors/Mentors are members of the on appropriate work experience to Our strong relationships with local, university or independent life. From extended Sixth Form team and are meet statutory application requirements national and global employers across healthy cooking to banking and committed to helping students in or developing skills through rigorous the public, private and voluntary finance and from first aid to driver developing professional attributes mock interviews, you can be certain that sectors, enable us to offer a one-week safety, students will leave us with like time management, independent the Partnership supports every student work experience that complements the wealth of skills needed for the study, file organisation and research. in reaching his or her true potential. each student’s study programme. diverse pathways they will pursue. Students have very positive attitudes to their studies and a growing confidence in their ability to succeed.

Ofsted, March 2015

OUTSIDE THE APPLICATION 09 CLASSROOM PROCESS

Outstanding academic results Opportunities include: • Leeds Beckett University- Open Evenings Professional Discussions must be paired with skills and Progression Module experiences developed outside • Peer and academic mentoring • The National Citizenship Students and their families are warmly Students will be invited to a professional the classroom. Our impressive • Sixth Form leadership roles Service (NCS) programme invited to meet with subject staff discussion at which we will jointly extra-curricular offering provides • The annual school production during our special Open Evenings in explore aspirations for your future. every member of our Partnership • Music and theatre performances October and November, providing community the chance to gain new • Duke of Edinburgh-Gold Award an opportunity to hear from staff and Sixth Form Launch skills and develop existing ones. • LEAP enterprise programme students about our unique experiences. • Poetry tournament In July, applicants will be invited to join us Activities take place during and outside • Sports teams Experiencing Sixth Form at a special launch event to experience the school day, so whether it’s the stage, • Debating the exceptional teaching and learning sports field, classroom or laboratory • The pursuit of literature book clubs External candidates and their families on offer across the Partnership. where students flourish, the Partnership • West Police are invited to visit both campuses on a will provide every opportunity to leave Explorer Programme normal working day. Please contact staff at GCSE Results Sixth Form with a CV that stands either sixth form to make arrangements. out for all of the right reasons. Students should speak to a member of the Applying Sixth Form team to confirm the suitability SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP 2020/21 PROSPECTUS SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP of their chosen study programme. All applicants must apply using UCAS Progress on the webpage: Sixth Form Induction SCHOOL SCHOOL AND RALPH THORESBY LAWNSWOOD www.startinleeds.com The start of your exciting future begins Internal applicants should apply now. During your induction, you will to their host institution. External meet your tutors and have full access applicants are invited to apply to to the facilities and experiences one of our schools. All applicants will that will help you to excel. have full access to all the facilities and opportunities across both campuses.

Application deadlines vary across both sites and will be advertised via the Sixth Form section of our webpages. Students participate AIMEE CAMMEGH YEAR 13 2018/19 NIDA NAQVI YEAR 13 2016/17 Ambition and fully in a wide range of expectations are ‘Having already spent 5 years of At such a stressful point in our lives ‘Choosing Ralph Thoresby Sixth Form Nida is currently working towards additional opportunities my academic career at Lawnswood having people dedicated to find was easy because of the positive her A Levels in Physics, English high for students school I knew, wholeheartedly, I extra-curricular activities which experience I had all the way through and French and has applications to enrich their studies. could rely on the support of the boost your employability as well as my earlier years at the school. I knew pending for law at both UK and and staff. teachers to ensure I reached my general life skills was vital in order to that alongside great teaching, I would American institutions. She was As a result, they gain university goals. Lawnswood was make the transition from sixth form have some unique experiences. A recently appointed Head Girl. Ofsted, March 2015 a major part of my life and I wasn’t to university as smooth as possible. highlight has been taking part in the in stature as they ready to give that up, especially at For me the most important and Sutton Trust’s America Programme, such a critical time when I knew I brilliant resource Lawnswood sixth which has allowed me to study at Yale progress through the needed the very best around me. form offers is unparalleled pastoral University. Because of this and the care; I never felt alone at Lawnswood, excellent support I receive in school, sixth form and are I was attached to Lawnswood from there was always someone ready, I am now pursuing university options lower school but attending the sixth waiting and wanting to help. at both sides of the Atlantic. Our Sixth confident, responsible form only strengthened this bond Form allows you to dream big and as the support staff and teachers Lawnswood gets a huge amount of provides you the tools to succeed.’ young adults. put everything in to making sure I credit for any success any of their had the resources and expertise at students achieve in the future, I Ofsted, November 2013 my fingertips for A-level success. wouldn’t be where I am without them, thank you doesn’t cover it.’

Aimee studied A Level Geography (A), Biology (C) and Chemistry (C). She has started her degree PEN this year at the University of 11 PORTRAITS Glasgow studying Geography.

AREEJ ASAF YEAR 13 2017/18 SHOAIB HUSSAIN YEAR 13 2015/16

‘My Journey to Lawnswood School Teachers at Lawnswood are some of ‘If it hadn’t been for Ralph Thoresby Shoaib Hussain achieved A Sixth Form started 3 years ago when I the best in education. They are very Sixth Form, I would never have grades in Biology and Economics moved from Hong Kong to Leeds. The friendly and will always guide you achieved my goal of studying and a B Grade in Chemistry. He school was very welcoming and almost towards the right path. They are very medicine. From my first day, I was recently began studies at Sheffield became a home away from home. experienced, full of ideas and experts stretched and given opportunity after University’s medical school. Joining a new school at such a crucial in their subject. Above all, they are opportunity. I began working with point in my education was difficult. committed to getting the grades you Sheffield University’s medical outreach However, I received a lot of help and need to help you along your way programme and also completed support from both the staff and pupils once you leave the sixth form.’ the Realising Opportunities scheme, who made this journey a lot smoother. meaning I had completed two summer Areej studied BTEC Health and schools before I started my final year I love how Lawnswood sixth form Social Care (D*D) and A Level English of study. Although I found elements has a positive environment that Language (C). She is now studying of my courses hugely challenging, motivates as well challenges you Psychology at Leicester University. I benefited from the small class SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP 2020/21 PROSPECTUS SIXTH FORM PARTNERSHIP to aid your personal growth and sizes and the endless support that professional development. It gave teachers here are willing to give.’ me the tools and techniques to best SCHOOL SCHOOL AND RALPH THORESBY LAWNSWOOD prepare me for life after sixth form. Lawnswood School Ralph Thoresby School Ring Road, West Park Holtdale Approach, Leeds LS16 5AG Leeds LS16 7RX Tel: 0113 284 4020 Fax: 0113 284 4021 Tel: 0113 397 9911 Fax: 0113 261 3132 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk www.ralphthoresby.com