LEARN ASPIRE ACHIEVE Ofsted GoodProvider Dear Parents and Carers tailored to individual needs and where expectations are high. We live by the I am delighted that you are considering college values of learn, aspire and Wigston College Sixth Form. We are achieve. Students enjoy coming to proud of our track record of success Wigston College Sixth Form where that enables students to make the best they are supported, stretched and choices for higher education or career challenged in order to achieve their progression. personal best. We offer the broadest range of subjects The Sixth Form is an exciting time in to meet individual needs alongside the a young person’s life and we will work highest level of support and guidance with you to provide everything needed provided by experienced staff who for future success and the best possible understand how to make the most of outcomes. students’ abilities and talents. Mike Wilson The Sixth Form is a time of enrichment Headteacher when students complement their academic studies with other activities that broaden their minds and circle of friends. We place a very high value on sport and music, clubs and activities. Students are encouraged to be involved in the local community. We know the value to young people of contributing to society. At Wigston College we believe that students learn best when they are excited and engaged with their 01 02 03 04 05 06 subjects, where their learning is INDEX ABOUT US ADMISSION THE COURSES MEETING YOUR NEEDS ENRICHMENT APPLYING “Wigston College is a place where hard work, dedication and passion, from 01 both students and staff, come together to allow talents to flourish and bring ABOUT US success within reach” Kate Nelson Head Girl 2016-17. BSC Nursing, De Montfort University An exciting future Zach Morley, Emma Palmer, Laura Lees and Rhys Kilby Sixth Form students are able to access support, small group sessions and Deputy Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl, Head Girl and Head Boy Wigston College is a specialist a range of study spaces throughout the advice and feedback via email. Sixth Form Learning Centre. college day. Choosing to study at Wigston We are privileged to have been socially. We have both been Wigston go far with their studies and ambitions. College has significant benefits. We appointed as Head Girl and Head Boy Academy Trust students since Year A wide range of enrichment and extra- Facilities, teaching and support is Students can study in a range of are large enough to offer a wide of Wigston College. We are extremely 10, and have been active members of curricular activities are on offer, which focused on A Levels and other Level locations to suit their preferred learning variety of courses but small enough proud of the Ofsted Good rating in all the College community, where we felt ensures that Wigston College supports 3 courses. Students will benefit from style. The Common Room is open all to provide you with the network of aspects and aim to ensure that the welcomed, supported and safe. Every students become well-rounded being in a learning environment day for Sixth Form students to use support required for you to make the college continues to excel and improve. student is made to feel like they belong, individuals. focused on advanced level studies, as an informal study and social area. successful transition from GCSE to A both by students and teachers. whilst benefitting from the close links Many departments provide independent Level and Level 3 studies. We want every student to achieve their with the Wigston Academy and the study space for Sixth Form students in full potential, through a positive and With support from teachers and community, which asllow us to offer subject classrooms and We provide a learning programme friendly learning environment, in which guidance from peers, every student at Rhys Kilby & Laura Lees an extended range of enrichment and in addition to timetabled teaching which tests your capabilities and they can thrive academically as well as Wigston College has the potential to Head Boy and Head Girl volunteering opportunities. lessons, staff provide one-to-one supports your ambitions. 02 ADMISSION More able students will be encouraged Students will also be expected to have to take the Extended Project a good engagement for learning score Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A and a good record of attendance at Key Admission Requirements Level subjects. Stage 4. For admission to Advanced Level combination of A Level and other level record of attendance at Key Stage 4. To move from Year 12 to Year 13 in any Students on this learning pathway will programmes of study, students are 3 courses (e.g. BTEC) if they so wish. subject a student will require: retake core qualifications in English usually expected to achieve a minimum Students are required to study a and Mathematics and follow a full of 6 GCSEs at A* - C or equivalent For students who have studied minimum of 3 subjects at Advanced • A minimum of a grade D at AS level programme of Level 2 qualifications (including 4’s in English Language BTEC along with GCSEs, a Merit or Level in Year 12. or at Pre Public Examination or a along with some work experience and and Mathematics). Students also need Distinction is required to progress on Pass in coursework. enrichment activities. to meet any individual subject entry to A Level courses, unless otherwise Most students will continue with 3 • A good level of attendance during criteria stipulated. If students have stated in this prospectus. subjects in Year 13 to achieve the full A Year 12 Students may choose this pathway the grades to take specific subjects Level qualification if they are unsure about their future but have a grade 3 in English or Students will be expected to have For admission to the Progression career intentions or prospects and Mathematics or both, resit classes a proven track record of a positive Route, students are expected to would benefit from another year of will be available. Students can take a engagement for learning and a good achieve at least 4 D/3 grades at GCSE. supported study. Courses and Requirements Government and Politics However the courses listed have been evolved to How to choose your courses (GCSE English grade 4) minimise the prospect of this occurring. 03 A Level Courses History • Choose subjects that you enjoy and courses, especially those at (Grade B at GCSE and grade 6 in GCSE English and 4+ Other Level 3 Courses Biology play to your strengths! prestigious universities such as THE COURSES in Maths) (GCSE Science BB) BTEC Performing Arts Diploma Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Business Studies Mathematics (Audition) • Look at university websites to check Group universities. These subjects (GCSE grade 6) (GCSE 4+ in English & Maths & Grade C in a Humanities/ BTEC Applied Science what course requirements there are are Biology, Chemistry, English Social Science subject) Media Studies (Double award CC or C’s in separate sciences) for specific degrees. Literature, Geography, History, (GCSE grade 5, English Higher) Chemistry Cambridge Technicals Art & Design Languages, Mathematics and Further (GCSE Science A in chemistry. AB in double science & 5+ Music (GCSE B) • There are certain A Level subjects Mathematics and Physics. If you are GCSE maths) (GCSE C or grade 5 in an instrument) that are considered to be ‘keystones’, unsure what you want to study at Computer Science Cambridge Technicals Health & Social Care Music Technology (GCSE English grade 4+) that is they open up the possibility university these subjects will keep (Grade B at GCSE) (GCSE music or interview/audition) Cambridge Technicals of entry to a wide range of academic your options open. Core Mathematics (course equivalent to an AS level) Physical Education Information Technology (Grade 5 GCSE Maths) (GCSE grade B) (Grade C at GCSE) Dance Physics Cambridge Technicals Sport (GCSE B or BTEC Distinction) (GCSE double award BB separate science (equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 A Levels) (Evidence of ability and Physics grade B) Economics commitment to sport) (GCSE Maths grade 5) Product Design Sport (Subsidiary Diploma) (GCSE grade B) English Language Single option – 1 choice (GCSE grade 6) Psychology Sport (Diploma) (5 in GCSE English Lang/Lit, 4 in Maths and grade C in English Literature Double option – 2 choices (GCSE grade 6) Science) Sport (Extended Diploma) Film Studies Sociology Triple option – 3 choices (GCSE grade 5, English Higher) (5 in GCSE English Lang/Lit and C in Science) WJEC Food and Nutrition Spanish French (GCSE grade B) (GCSE grade B) (GCSE B) Further Mathematics (Double option–counts as Theatre Studies 2 choices) (GCSE English Language grade 5, Grade C GCSE Drama Additional Courses/Programmes or BTEC Distinction) (GCSE grade 7) Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Geography The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Grade B in GCSE and grade 5 or above in GCSE English Please be aware that some courses may not run & Maths ) in Year 12 if numbers interested are very low. Young Enterprise. Our successful Performing Arts 04 Faculty inspires students to achieve their potential MEETING YOUR in the arts. The teaching skills of our staff, along with small class NEEDS sizes, ensure each student has every opportunity of realising their aspirations. “My time at the college was challenging, but enjoyable Our students gain impressive and staff are so easy to talk results with many moving on to. The College Productions to further their education at top have to be my highlights performing arts schools such as over the 2 years, with Laine Theatre Arts, Bird College, everyone working together LAMDA, RADA, LIPA, Royal to create such amazing Central, Laban, Tring Park shows.