Cronton Sixth Form College, a Centre of Academic Excellence
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2020 SE GUIDE OUR C www.cronton.ac.uk CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2020 Open Events • Wednesday 9th October 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Thursday 10th October 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Thursday 7th November 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Thursday 27th February 5.30pm – 7.30pm Hannah Bloor & Shakira Raynes Both previously from • 99.5% A Level Pass Rate 2019 Wade Deacon High School and now studying • 100% Vocational Pass Rate 2019 Law at university. • 64% Top Grades A* - B (or equivalent) • 81% High Grades A*- C (or equivalent) 02 Contents Centre of Excellence in Science, COURSE GUIDE 2020 Welcome 4 42 Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Travel to College 6 Reasons to Choose Cronton Sixth Form 7 School of English, Humanities A Level Results 8 52 and Modern Foreign Languages Vocational Results 9 Cronton Facilities 10 • IDEA Centre Centre of Excellence in Performing Arts 60 • NEW: Cronton Playhouse Student Success 14 SIXTH FORM CRONTON Investing in Teaching Excellence 18 School of Creative Arts and Media 66 Personal and Academic Support 19 THE CRONTON EXPERIENCE 21 School of Business 72 Outstanding Activities 22 Prestigious Universities Programme 24 Prestigious Studies Programmes 26 Centre of Sporting Excellence 74 Centres of Excellence 30 Scholarships 33 International College Trips 34 Health and Social Care and Nursing 78 COURSES 37 • A Levels 38 • Vocational Courses 40 Public Services 80 How to Apply 82 See page 38 & 40 for page numbers for individual courses. 03 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2020 Welcome Welcome to Cronton Sixth Form College, a Centre of Academic Excellence Ensuring that every student reaches their full potential is at the heart of everything we do at Cronton Sixth Form. Our results and high grades are testament to the outstanding work of our students and staff. This summer we have celebrated exceptional A Level results Our unique pastoral and academic support systems with a 99.5% pass rate and 100% Vocational pass rate with ensure that every student receives the individual care and 64% top grades A*-B (or equivalent) and 81% high grades attention they need to reach their full potential through A*-C (or equivalent). These results are significantly above one-to-one tuition and dedicated support teams. national averages, meaning the College provides some of the best education in the country. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students and we look forward to welcoming you to the Our Centres of Excellence in STEM, Sport and Performing Arts College as a student in September. are thriving and we are building on the exciting partnerships in these areas which currently exist with Oxford, Cambridge and a range of prestigious universities, the NHS, The Royal Society, Sci-Tech Daresbury Science and Innovation Centre and many more. We have invested in the very best teachers, who are highly qualified and experienced alongside state of the art facilities, including the Cronton Playhouse, our brand new 320 seater theatre which opened earlier this year. Mary Murphy College Principal 04 Adam Moore Student Governor COURSE GUIDE 2020 During my time spent at Cronton Sixth Form College, I’ve had the pleasure of studying at a centre whose purpose is to nurture and bring out the best in people. I have encountered many life changing experiences and people that will forever shape who I am and help me to see the finer parts of myself. CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON My education has only been enhanced by the outstanding facilities offered at Cronton such as the Learning Resource Centre and a host of higher educational sessions provided to guide you not just through college but throughout life beyond. As a student, you will be supported by amazing staff who not only seek to do their best for you but go above and beyond in any way possible for their students to ensure by the end of your time at Cronton, you are fully equipped for your desired career ahead. My best wishes for your future time at Cronton, work hard but most of all, be confident and enjoy the journey. Law A Business A Accounting B Previous School: The Prescot School Destination: University of Liverpool, Law 05 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2020 FREE TRAVEL TO CRONTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE At Cronton Sixth Form we aim to ensure your journey is a smooth one: > We provide a FREE Halton Transport bus pass (worth up > Students can also use the FREE bus pass on a number to £540) to all of our full time students living more than of other Halton Transport routes to and from College. 1.5 miles away from College. > The FREE Halton bus pass can also be used by > In partnership with Halton Transport, we provide a students for travel on Halton Transport in the evenings number of dedicated bus routes operating twice a day and at weekends during term time. (at the beginning and the end of the college day) covering our student catchment area. Dedicated direct college buses across: NEW ........................................................................................................ for 2020 • Runcorn NEW This year we have Warrington ROUTES new routes in Runcorn • and Warrington ........................................................................................................ • St Helens • Widnes • Knowsley • Huyton • Liverpool • Helsby & Frodsham 06 Top Reasons to Choose COURSE GUIDE 2020 Cronton Sixth Form College There are so many reasons to choose Cronton Sixth Form College. We have selected what we think are the most important… CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON Outstanding results: 99.5% A Level pass rate and 100% Outstanding teachers and award winning student support. Vocational pass rate with 64% top grades A*-B (or We have recruited some of the best teaching staff in the equivalent) and 81% high grades A*-C (or equivalent) country who are experts at teaching A Level or vocational qualifications in their specialist subject £12 million investment in campus facilities including: The Cronton Playhouse; a 320 seater theatre (opened in 2019) with the latest technology and effects. New dance Choose from over 65 subjects / courses studio and media suites. State of the art IDEA Centre with industry standard engineering workshops and sports laboratory and new learning zone and social areas Over 200 international and national trips per year including: New York, San Francisco, Barcelona, Paris, Brussels, Netherlands and Skiing in Alpe d’Huez Excellent transport links, with FREE bus passes for all students who live more than 1.5 miles away More than 100 Prestigious University and Professional Studies schemes, trips and events, including trips to Excellent progression to university and employment, Oxford, Cambridge and London universities with this year’s students progressing to some of the top universities in the country, including Cambridge, Oxford, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester and Newcastle Centres of Excellence in STEM, Performing Arts and Sport 07 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2020 A Level Exam Results 99.5 % Pass Rate l Biology 100% l Business Studies 100% l Chemistry 100% l Computer Science 100% l Dance 100% l Drama & Theatre Studies 100% l Economics 100% l English Combined 100% l English Language 100% l English Literature 100% l Film Studies 100% l Fine Art 100% l French 100% l Further Maths 100% l Geography 100% l Government & Politics 100% l Graphic Communication 100% l History 100% l IT 100% l Law 100% l Maths 100% l Media Studies 100% l Music 100% l Philosophy & Religion 100% l Photography 100% l Physical Education 100% l Physics 100% l Sociology 100% 08 Vocational Results COURSE GUIDE 2020 100% Pass Rate / 93% Vocational High Grades 43% of our students achieved Triple Distinction Star Grades (equivalent to 3 A* Grades at A Level) We celebrated the following pass rates in our vocational subjects: CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON > Animal Management 100% > Fashion 100% > Applied Science 100% > Graphic Design 100% > Art and Design 100% > IT Practitioners 100% > Business Studies 100% > Music 100% > Dance 100% > Performing Arts 100% > Drama 100% > Photography 100% > Engineering 100% > Sports 100% > Early Years and Education 100% > Uniformed Services 100% > Health and Social Care 100% Not found the courses you are looking for? If you are interested in studying one of the following subject areas, go to www.riverside.ac.uk for information on courses offered at Riverside College. > Apprenticeships > Hairdressing > Beauty > Hospitality and Catering > Construction > Media Makeup > Early Years and Education > Motor Vehicle > Electrical Installation > Nursing Aesthetics > Games Design > Plumbing > Joinery > Nail Technology Jake Keller, Penketh High School 09 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2020 Outstanding Facilities Over the last few years the College has invested in the campus in order to create state of the art learning facilities and modern social areas. The IDEA Centre Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths. This unique facility offers students and employers innovative training facilities including an advanced manufacturing and CAD workshop, a digital and electronics suite, a metrology suite, a process control workshop, a pneumatics and hydraulics lab, a health and fitness suite, a project management suite, meeting rooms, a 3D modelling suite and an Industry 4.0 suite which all prepare students for the Industry 4.0 trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. 10 NEW: The Cronton Playhouse COURSE GUIDE 2020 Opened 2019 The Cronton Playhouse is a brand new 320 seat theatre with orchestra pit. The theatre is home to the very CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON latest technology and an advanced technical booth offering new spectacular effects and high impact sound to further enhance the Centre of Excellence performances to industry standard. The theatre also has a balcony, box office, dressing rooms, greenroom space and a storage area for larger productions. 11 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2020 Campus Facilities Students have access to new state of the art facilities including; science, animal management and sports laboratories, a clinical practice ward, computer suites, dance studios, media suites and social areas.