www. cronton .ac.uk COURSE GUIDE 2019 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2019 Open Events • Wednesday 10th October 5.30pm - 7.30pm • Thursday 11th October 5.30pm - 7.30pm • Tuesday 6th November 5.30pm - 7.30pm • Thursday 28th February 5.30pm - 7.30pm • 100% A Level Pass Rate 2018 • 86% A Level High Grades 2018 • 100% Vocational Pass Rate 2018 • 89% Vocational High Grades 2018 02 Contents Centre of Excellence in Science, COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE Welcome 4 40 Technology, Engineering and Maths Travel to College 6 Reasons to Choose Cronton Sixth Form 7 School of English, Humanities 50 A Level Results 8 and Modern Foreign Languages Vocational Results 9 Cronton Facilities 10 • IDEA Centre Centre of Excellence in Performing Arts 56 • NEW: Cronton Playhouse CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON Student Success 14 School of Creative Arts and Media 62 Scholarships 18 Prestigious Universities Programme 20 Professional Studies Programmes 22 School of Business 68 Centres of Excellence 26 Investing in Teaching Excellence 28 Personal and Academic Support 29 Centre of Sporting Excellence 70 Trips and Visits 30 Enrichment and Enhancement 32 Full List of A Level Courses 34 Health and Social Care and Childcare 74 Full List of Vocational Courses 36 Entry Requirements 38 How to Apply 78 Public Services 76 03 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2019 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 100% pass rate, 86% A*-C grades and 61% A*-B grades. ensure that every student receives the individual care and We also achieved 100% vocational pass rate with 89% high attention they need to reach their full potential through grades on our BTEC courses. These results are significantly one-to-one tuition and dedicated support teams. above 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 college as a student in September. Arts 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 will open this year. Mary Murphy College Principal 04 Ben Smith Student Governor COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE During my two years at Cronton, I have benefitted from studying at a college in which success, opportunity and learning are all fostered in an environment which encourages progression, creativity and self-expression. I have made lots of new friends and had access to wonderful facilities, CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON such as the new state of the art IDEA Centre. My learning has been enhanced through a vast range of extra-curricular activities, such as the Prestigious Universities Programme and the Professional Studies Programme, both of which are designed to maximise your chances of accessing careers as well as some of the most prestigious universities in the country. As a new Cronton student, you will be supported by a team of specialist staff who look to promote a fine balance between independence and support. They dedicate their time and efforts helping students to realise their academic potential, ensuring that by the end of their time at Cronton, students are fully prepared for their chosen career paths. Good luck, work hard and enjoy your time at Cronton. A Level English Language A A Level History A A Level Government and Politics A Extended Project A Previous School: Wade Deacon High School Destination: University of Liverpool, Modern History and Politics 05 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2019 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: • Runcorn NEW NEW • St Helens ROUTES 2018 for 2018 • Warrington This year we have new routes in Runcorn, • Widnes Warrington and • Knowsley St Helens. • Huyton • Liverpool • Helsby & Frodsham 06 Top Reasons to Choose COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE 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: 100% A Level pass rate with Outstanding teachers and award winning student 61% A*-B grades and 86% A*-C grades, and a 100% support; we have recruited some of the best teaching vocational pass rate with 89% high grades staff in the country who are experts at teaching A Level or vocational qualifications in their specialist subject £12 million investment in campus facilities including the IDEA Centre with specialist state of the art engineering workshops and sports laboratories. Also science Choose from over 64 subjects / courses laboratories, social and learning zones and NEW for 2018: The Cronton Playhouse; a 320 seater theatre, NEW Dance Studio and NEW Film and Media Suites Over 200 international and national trips per year, including trips to New York, Berlin, Paris, the Netherlands, Barcelona and Switzerland 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 Excellent progression to university and employment, Studies schemes, trips and events, including trips to with this year’s students progressing to some of the Oxford, Cambridge, Yale and London universities top universities in the country, including Oxford, Cambridge, Chicago, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, York, Nottingham, Loughborough and Centres of Excellence in STEM, Performing Arts Newcastle and Sport 07 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2019 A Level Exam Results 100% Pass Rate in all 30 A Level Subjects The college has achieved a 100% pass rate in all A Level subjects with almost a third of grades at A* and A. > 100% Pass Rate > 86% A*- C Grades > 61% A*- B Grades Emily Murdoch: University of Cambridge, English > 29% A* - A Grades Ellie Greaves: University of Oxford, History 08 Vocational Results COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE 100% Pass Rate / 89% Vocational High Grades / 73% Triple Distinction 47% of 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% NEW for 2018: Vocational courses in Lens Based Media (Film & Photography) and Engineering & Architecture 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 & Catering > Construction > Media Makeup > Electrical Installation > Motor Vehicle > Games Design > Plumbing > Joinery > Nail Technology 09 CRONTON SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2019 £12 Million Investment in Facilities Over the last few years the college has invested £12 million in the campus in order to create state of the art learning facilities and modern social areas. Opened 2017 - The IDEA Centre 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 Opening 2018 COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE NEW: The Cronton Playhouse The Cronton Playhouse is a brand new 320 seat theatre with orchestra pit. The theatre is home to the very latest technology and an advanced technical booth offering CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON 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 and greenroom space and a storage area for larger productions. NEW: Dance Studio and Performance Space Large 16 X 11.5m dance studio with fully-sprung professional Harlequin floor. The studio is fully equipped with sound & lighting facilities, allowing performances to take place and has mirrors and ballet barres to enhance teaching and dance classes. NEW: Media and Film Suites This new media facility is equipped with a 5000lm Full HD projector and 4m wide projection screen.The studio also has a separate editing area equipped with industry standard editing and image manipulation software including Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro.