BROOKE WESTON ACADEMY SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS MAXIMISE YOUR LEARNING A valued member of the “Students are at the heart of Brooke Weston Academy. Every aspect of what we do is focussed on maximising their potential and opening up a lifetime of opportunities.” Peter Kirkbride WELCOME I believe Brooke Weston Academy provides the answers to Dear Prospective all of these questions and I wanted to highlight some of the Sixth Former, benefits of choosing to study here. Students are at the heart of Brooke Weston Academy. I am delighted that you are considering spending Every aspect of what we do is focussed on maximising the next two years studying in our Sixth Form at Brooke their potential and opening up a lifetime of opportunities. Weston Academy. We have been incredibly successful at achieving this over I am very aware of the wide range of choices available the last 25 years. Our grading of Outstanding by Ofsted to you as you consider your options. Different types and our leadership of the Brooke Weston Academy Teaching School all reflect the commitment of this of institution, course and subjects make this a hugely Academy to academic success. important time. During your time in the Academically, these are important years, but we also have numerous fantastic There is no doubt that, should you choose to study at Sixth Form there will be opportunities for you outside of the class Brooke Weston Academy, you will work hard, but you will As you make the exciting decision of where opportunities and plenty of room. There are many clubs and groups be supported every step of the way by a dedicated team to study next, the following questions are critical: exciting possibilities that to join, whatever your interests. of teachers, staff and tutors, all working together to make Do I want to join an outstanding Sixth Form? sure you exceed your potential. I know that moving from will allow you to develop As a student in the Sixth Form you school to a different Sixth Form can be daunting but here at into a confident, mature and will play a vital, but exciting role within Do I want to join a Sixth Form with a history of Brooke Weston Academy you will be supported and receive successful young adult. the school. You are now a role model outstanding results? a highly effective induction into both the Sixth Form and and a leader. You are expected to set post 16 study. Sixth Form will stretch and challenge the right example, at all times, to our Do I want to study in excellent facilities? you from the start, but these are younger students. subjects you have chosen and that will Do I want to join a Sixth Form with outstanding lead you to the future you want. Your Enjoy your time with us. Work hard, pastoral care? subject teachers and tutor will work play hard and make the most of all the opportunities that come your way! Do I want a Sixth Form experience that prepares me with you on the rewarding journey for University life? Peter Kirkbride to becoming an independent and Nina Smith Principal enthusiastic learner. Director of Sixth Form 2 WELCOME Welcome 3 best practice for the benefit and development of all. Being part of a multi-academy Trust enables our THE BROOKE staff to access a range of training, educational settings and specialisms. The Trust’s operation is underpinned WESTON TRUST by a dedicated Central Team that e are a network of schools Contributing to Society. These values offers services including finance, IT, in Northamptonshire inform all aspects of our work, both procurement, estates management and Cambridgeshire that in individual classrooms and schools, and welfare, so that all our schools tirelessly collaborates but also corporately at strategic and benefit from the same consistent and W professional advice. to increase educational outcomes operational level. and life chances for students of all Brooke Weston Academy (est 1991) backgrounds and abilities. Our 7,000+ students are at the heart of everything we do and they enjoy at Great Oakley was our founding We are very proud to have five Trust-wide activities including trips, school and the successful ideas and secondary and five primary schools curriculum days and competitions that principles pioneered there in our family, each with their own encourage them to interact and learn formed our foundation individual identity and who share the from their peers from different schools. and inspiration. same aims. We promote a culture of professional The Brooke Weston These are: Ambition for All, High collaboration and support for our Trust was established in Expectations, Excellent Teaching 1,000+ staff that allows them to 2008 and is led by CEO and Support, Working Together and network and share resources and Dr Andrew Campbell. Primary Schools Secondary Schools WHY CHOOSE US? Beanfield Primary School Brooke Weston Academy Compass Primary Academy Corby Business Academy Our Sixth Form is a key part of Brooke Weston Academy and although we do Gretton Primary School Corby Technical School things a bit differently, compared to others, it is clearly successful with outstanding Oakley Vale Primary School Kettering Science Academy results being achieved year after year... Peckover Primary School Thomas Clarkson Academy CEO Dr Andrew Campbell. ver 80 per cent of our Sixth We offer a wide range of A Levels and triathlon training, placements in local Formers go onto University vocational courses and feel strongly primary schools and work experience. OUR FOUNDERS with the rest entering high that the Sixth Form is about more Extra-curricular activities take place O quality apprenticeships than just academic study. This is an after school every day and we have a rooke Weston Academy Hugh de Capell Brooke died in or the world of work. Every year our Academy with a heart and soul. Our wide range of exciting trips, expeditions was founded in 1991 with 2014, but his family continues to Sixth Formers join a range of exciting extensive IEC programme helps you and enrichment opportunities for the the support of Hugh de take a very active interest in the courses at high quality Universities, develop skills, characteristics and Sixth Form. These include trips to far Capell Brooke and Garry achievements of all our students. including Russell Group Universities. experiences that will help you succeed flung destinations which have included B We have a fantastic track record of at University. Opportunities include Peru, Africa and Borneo. Weston, and the school owes a great deal to their foresight and Garry Weston was chairman supporting students to Oxford or Cambridge. Whatever your goal, generosity. of Associated British Foods. ambition or dream Brooke Weston He died in February 2002 and ‘’Students Hugh de Capell Brooke was a local is remembered for his unfailing Academy and its committed Sixth make outstanding land owner who donated the site support for Brooke Weston, of Form Team is determined to help you progress because of and substantial cash underwriting which he was always very proud. achieve it. to ensure the building of Brooke consistently high-quality Weston Academy began. His generosity extended beyond Our facilities are outstanding with teaching, teachers’ exemplary the initial sponsorship; he a dedicated Sixth Form study area, use of assessment, rigorous He and his family committed supported the initial construction well-equipped library and extensive IT, tracking, sharply focused more land to complete the of the astro-turf, the humanities sporting, dance, drama and learning interventions and excellent environmental developments and ICT block and the Newman facilities. All of this is set in a fantastic support and guidance.’’ around the site, including the Library. The Weston family campus near Corby. We have an Garfield Hugh Newman Library. A strong continues to be strong supporters extensive bus network that serves the Ofsted supporter of Brooke Weston, of all that we do. Weston de Capell Brooke surrounding area. 4 OUR FOUNDERS WHY CHOOSE US 5 Look below to see STUDYING AT COURSES the range of A Level courses we offer to find one that’s right BROOKE WESTON WE OFFER for you. At Brooke Weston Academy we work hard to ensure that the transition from Year 11 Art Humanities Modern Languages into the Sixth Form enables our students to develop the specific skills they need to A Level Art, Craft and Design A Level Geography A Level French achieve their target grades and broaden their experiences. A Level Fine Art A Level History A Level Spanish A Level Photography A Level Psychology Performing Art ixth Form students will enjoy familiarisation day prior to the main university courses, personal statements, Business A Level Philosophy & Ethics A Level Dance more independence in their Sixth Form induction day. Here they will educational references and preparing A Level Business Studies Physical Education S learning. We recognise that meet other new students and have the CVs and job applications, apprenticeships A Level Sociology Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended students have many demands on their opportunity to get used to the building, and substantial one-to-one support for ICT time and we will work with them to choose their options and adjust to the those seeking employment. All services Certificate in Business Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity Cambridge Technical Level 3 ensure that they are able to experience expectations at Brooke Weston Academy. are delivered impartially in line with Design Technology Science Extended Certificate in IT a range of activities