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PROSPECTUS 2018 AIM HIGH BE YOURSELF & THRIVE “ALL THE TUTORS ARE REACH YOUR FULL REALLY HELPFUL AND POTENTIAL GENUINELY WANT YOU TO DO WELL” “I WANTED TO MAKE A CHANGE” FANTASTIC ENTHUSIASM, COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES “EVERYONE I SPOKE TO WAS PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT THEY WERE DOING” CHOOSING PRIESTLEY AMAZING IS A DECISION I KNOW OPPORTUNITIES I WILL NOT REGRET www.priestley.ac.uk www.priestley.ac.uk 01925 415415 CONTENTS 3 Welcome Messages IT and Computing 4 Reasons to Choose Priestley College 5 Secure Your Place 46 Computer Science (A-Level) 6-7 STEM at Priestley 47 Computing (BTEC Level 3) 8-9 Student Performance Information Technology (BTEC Level 3) 10-12 Student Progression 13 Travel and Finance Performing Arts & Media 14-15 Student Success Stories 16-17 Campus Facilities 48 Dance (A-Level) 18-19 Student Support 49 Drama (A-Level) 20-22 Priestley Extras & Enrichment Film Studies (A-Level) 23 Sport 50 Media Studies (A-Level) 24-25 Choosing Your Course Media Studies (OCR National Level 3) 26-28 Level 2 & GCSE Courses 51 Music (A-Level) Music (BTEC Level 3) Art & Design 52 Music Technology (A-Level) 29 Architecture (A-Level) Performing Arts Dance (BTEC Level 3) 30 Art & Design (BTEC Level 3) 53 Performing Arts Musical Theatre (BTEC Level 3) Art Foundation Diploma L3/L4 Production Arts (BTEC Level 3) 31 Video Games Art and Design (BTEC Level 3) Professional Studies Digital Photography (A-Level) 32 Fine Art (A-Level) 54 Accounting (A-Level) Graphic Design (A-Level) 55 Business (A-Level) 33 Graphic Design (BTEC Level 3) Business (BTEC Level 3) Photography (BTEC Level 3) 56 Economics (A-Level) 34 Textiles (A-Level) Financial Studies (Certificate and Diploma Level 3) 3D Design (A-Level) 57 Law (A-Level) Law (BTEC Level 3) English & Social Sciences 58 Public Services (BTEC Level 3) 35 English Language (A-Level) Travel and Tourism (BTEC Level 3) English Literature (A-Level) Science & Mathematics 36 English Literature and Language (A-Level) Philosophy (A-Level) 59 Applied Science (BTEC Level 3) 37 Religious Studies (A-Level) Biology (A-Level) Sociology (A-Level) 60 Chemistry (A-Level) Core Maths Certificate Health & Education 61 Electronics (A-Level) 38 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care Engineering (BTEC Level 3) (BTEC Levels 2 and 3) 62 Mathematics (A-Level) 39 Children's Play, Learning and Development (certificate) Further Mathematics (A-Level) Children's Play, Learning and Development (diploma) 63 Foundation of Advanced Mathematics Physics (A-Level) Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages Sport 40 Classical Civilisation (A-Level) 64 Physical Education (A-Level) 41 Environmental Sustainability (BTEC Level 3) Extended Project 65 Sport (BTEC Level 3) Sport, Exercise Science and Technology (BTEC Level 3) 42 Geography (A-Level) Geology (A-Level) 66 Performance and Excellence (BTEC Level 3) Sport Football Academy (BTEC Level 3) 43 History (A-Level) Politics (A-Level) 44 Psychology (A-Level) 67 Priestley honours its Class of 2017 French (A-Level) 45 German (A-Level) 68 How to find us and open event dates Spanish (A-Level) 2 PRINCIPAL S WELCOME ’ INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, SUPPORT Our mission at Priestley is to inspire, challenge and support so that you excel in learning and in life. Over the past year this approach has helped our students achieve great things including: • Matthew Peach and Abi Barrell who received Oxbridge offers • Tom Whitehead who secured a job with a design agency that MESSAGE counts Disney, Nike and Warner Brothers among its clients • Kurtis Markie who won a Physics masterclass competition at FROM THE COLLEGE COUNCIL the Daresbury Laboratory College can be both daunting and exciting, but also • Sophie Burrows who is heading to Stella Mann College after an opportunity that will allow you to mature and grow receiving a DaDA Scholarship as a person. As well as these individual successes our footballers took home the league trophy, our engineers won a regional Priestley will work with you every step of the way to competition, and our law students were victorious in a mock bridge the gap between high school and college. trial contest. Teachers provide all the support you need so that Their achievements show that whatever your passion you can you feel comfortable and can make the most of your reach your full potential at Priestley College. time here. If anyone tells you otherwise, don’t believe them. Staff and management place a lot of value in the Just take a look at the statistics released by the Sixth Form opinions of the students. That is why the College Colleges Association (page 4) which show a higher percentage Council is able to take your ideas and suggestions of Priestley alumni achieve Firsts at university than students directly to the principal and governors. from other independent and state colleges. There really are countless examples of Priestley alumni who The council is made up of students who work well have gone on to prestigious universities, scholarships, together to bring about change and improve Priestley apprenticeships and employment. You can read about just a for everyone. We promote respect and diversity and few of them on pages 12 and 15. represent all students. All this is possible because Priestley only employs fully- Remember, the College Council is your council. We qualified teachers who specialise in 16-18 education, offers a represent you. great campus and strong partnerships with businesses, industry and universities. Our role is to listen to your thoughts and to do our best to implement your ideas where possible. Priestley was the first sixth form college in the country to receive STEM assured status and the first to have this honour We hope to see you all soon and are certain Priestley renewed. will be one of the best choices you ever make. It means we offer the national gold standard for education and facilities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Ewan Soehren & Luke Packwood There are also enrichment activities that cater for all tastes. President and Vice President of the College Council Everything from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to Karate, Life Drawing and Debating. To be a part of this – and to achieve your goals – make sure you send your application to Priestley College in no later than 28 February 2018 . We look forward to seeing you as you progress from high school to the next stage in your life. Matthew Grant Principal www.priestley.ac.uk 01925 415415 “Priestley College really is an outstanding college where every learner reasons to choose really does matter ”. priestley college OFSTED There are many great reasons to choose Priestley College. Here’s why we believe it is the number one choice. • Long track record of fantastic pass rates and achievement at A-Level and in Vocational programmes • The ability to take four A-Levels, five for the most able students • STEM assured status means we offer a national gold standard in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths education • Fully-qualified teachers who specialise in 16 to 19 education • Flexible timetable allows for greater course combinations and the chance to combine academic and vocational courses • Modern campus with excellent facilities • Industry links provide work experience opportunities • Independent learning prepares you for university • Proactive and visible student College Council who contribute to developments and policy Further benefits also include: • Excellent support with specialist guidance for UCAS and university entrance, including Oxford and Cambridge • Extensive range of enrichment activities as well as UK and overseas travel / study visits • High academic standards and expectations within a caring, adult learning environment • Dedicated tutorial and teaching times Student progression Statistics provided by the Sixth Form Colleges association in 2017 showed a higher percentage of Priestley alumni do well at university than those from other colleges in both the state and private sector. OFSTED s Conclusion ’ The overall conclusion of inspectors was given against five criteria: Effectiveness of Provision Grade 1 Outstanding Capacity to Improve Grade 1 Outstanding Achievements and Standards Grade 1 Outstanding Quality of Provision Grade 1 Outstanding Leadership and Management Grade 1 Outstanding 4 “Everyone I spoke to was passionate about what they were doing” secure your place Make sure you take every opportunity to find out why Priestley is the area’s leading provider of A-Level and Vocational qualifications and why more students choose to study at the college than anywhere else in Warrington. Open Events Welcome Day Visit Priestley’s amazing campus, talk to students and Once you have accepted your place you will be invited teachers, hear from the principal and find out more to one of our Welcome Days on either Monday 2 July or about the subjects, courses and enrichment activities Tuesday 3 July. This will be a chance to experience that are on offer. lessons, meet teachers and other students you will be Wednesday 4th October – 5.30pm to 8pm sharing lessons with when you join Priestley. Thursday 5th October – 5.30pm to 8pm Saturday 14th October – 10.30am to 12.30pm Choices Day Wednesday 8th November – 5.30pm to 8pm There is one final opportunity to discuss your choices at the end of August once GCSE results have been Tuesday 13th March – 5.30pm to 7.30pm published. This is on Tuesday 28 August between 1pm and 3pm. How to apply Collect an application pack from Student Services or Registration Admissions at Priestley or download the form from the You will make your final decisions about the subjects ‘APPLY’ page on our website. you will take at registration. This takes place from Return your form by 28 February 2018 . Applications Wednesday 29 August through to Friday 31 September. received after this date will be treated on a first come, first served basis.