SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS 2020-22 Believe Achieve Succeed Wood Green Academy The Sixth Form Team would like to welcome you to... Wood Green Academy Sixth Form Mr N Dorrington – Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Miss L Stocks – Director of Sixth Form, Mr J Dawes – Sixth Form Student Support Manager Why Wood Green Sixth Form? This is your opportunity to be a part of a successful and thriving Sixth Form, which currently stands at 200 students, all of whom are on Advanced Level courses. Life in the Sixth Form is a pleasant and enriching experience. High standards are set for achievement and progress. Academic progress is monitored and reviewed. All students are expected to show a degree of responsibility, maturity and self-discipline which befits people of their age. We expect all our students to maintain a high standard of conduct and attitude towards others. “Students in the Sixth Form are exceptionally articulate ambassadors for the school, showing a high degree of maturity, confidence and commitment.” (Ofsted) The prime aim for every student must be to improve his/her academic qualifications. We have a dedicated, caring and committed team of subject teachers, pastoral tutors, academic coaches and support staff. Staff are well qualified, experienced and successful subject specialists, who confidently teach to all levels up to University entrance. We help all students to succeed in a supportive and friendly environment. “All groups of students make outstanding progress” (Ofsted) Post 18 Choices We are very proud of the part we play in helping students go on to University and careers of their choice. There were 89 students who successfuly obtained a university place across 18 different Higher Education Institutions including; • 21 into Aston University • 6 into University of Birmingham • 1 into University of Cardiff • 1 into University of Manchester • 1 into University of Southampton • 1 into University of Nottingham • 1 into Harper Adams University The remaining students went on to employment and higher level apprenticeships. BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED // Sixth Form Enrichment We have a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities to suit everyone, from supporting lower school classes to charity events. There are many opportunities for everyone to get involved in school life. • Sixth Form Committee • Paired Reading Scheme • Mentoring • Work Experience/Shadowing • Visits to Universities • School Production • Ambassadors • Assisting with lower school classes and clubs Sixth Form Ambassadors The ambassador programme at Wood Green Academy gives students an opportunity to develop a range of skills that will prepare them for life after Year 13. Students get involved in taking a lead role in the delivery of activities, charity events and the mentoring of students in key stages 3 and 4. The successful applicants will act as internal and external ambassadors of the school and will act as role models for all students at Wood Green Academy. Ambassadors have previously taken part in the organisation of events to raise money for ’Movember’ ‘Macmillan Cancer support’, the ‘British Heart Foundation’ and ‘Smile For Joel’. They also play an important part in ensuring that the views of sixth form students are shared appropriately and through the correct channels and structures. The Sixth Form ambassadors led a session on the Year 12 induction days, sharing their experiences of Wood Green Academy with prospective students, giving key tips on the transition up to Post 16 studies. This year the sixth form ambassadors will also be visiting the Houses of Parliament. Bursary The Sixth Form runs a financial bursary scheme which students will be informed about once they have enrolled as a student. Words from the students • “Even when you have given up on yourself they don’t give up on you” • “The teachers support you a lot (i.e. nag) but it makes it all worth it in the end” • “If I need to speak to a teacher about something I know they are always willing to give up their time for me” Independent Study In order for students to be as successful as they can be on advanced level courses, independent study is crucial. All Year 12 students are expected to complete an extra 5 hours of independent study in school during the school week. Outside of school they are expected to dedicate at least 5 hours of study time for each subject. In order to assist students with this Wood Green supplies an iPad for every student in Sixth Form. How to Apply All applications for Wood Green Academy’s Sixth Form are to be completed online via our website: www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk - Click the Sixth Form tab Deadline 7th November 2019 THE WOOD GREEN WAY Wood Green Academy Our Pathways We offer a diverse curriculum with a wide range of subjects that will allow you to combine our pathways. Students can make the decision to follow one pathway or to combine A level subjects with Vocational subjects. A Level Pathway Accounting Art Vocational Level 3 Pathway (to be taken Biology alongside A level subjects) Business Chemistry Health and Social Care Computer Science IT Design and Technology Sport Drama EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) English Language Vocational Full Time Level 3 Pathway English Literature (new from 2020) Further Maths Geography Extended Diploma in Business German Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care History Maths Media Studies Music Photography Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED // Sixth Form A-Level - Examination Results Pass Rates for 2019 2019 A Level Pass Rate (A* – E Grades) 99% A Level Pass Rate (A* – C Grades) 60% A Level Pass Rate (A* – B Grades) 29% The summary of attainment achieved by students in each department for GCE A2 awards in 2018 % of Students who % of Students who % of Students who Number of achieved achieved achieved Students entered A* – B Grades A* – C Grades A* – E Grades Accounting 27 45 100 11 Art & Design 17 50 100 6 Art & Craft 0 100 100 3 Biology 26 53 100 19 Business Studies 10 48 100 29 Chemistry 26 58 89 19 Computing 57 57 100 7 Design & Technology 15 38 100 13 Drama 0 60 100 5 English Language 50 92 100 12 English Literature 12 47 100 17 French 0 67 100 3 Further Maths 50 100 100 2 Geography 24 48 95 21 History 17 42 100 12 Mathematics 52 78 100 23 Media 33 83 100 6 PE 25 50 100 12 Physics 22 44 100 9 Psychology 53 71 100 34 Religious Studies 29 86 100 7 Sociology 37 84 100 19 The summary of attainment achieved by students in each department for OCR National and BTEC Nationals in 2019. Single Award (equivalent to 1 A-Level): Subject D* D M P U Total Health & Social – OCR National Certificate 3 3 6 0 0 12 ICT – OCR National Certificate 0 9 10 0 0 19 Sport – BTEC National Award 1 2 0 0 0 3 Double Award (equivalent to 2 A-Levels): Subject D*D* D*D DD DM U Total Health & Social – OCR National Diploma 3 1 0 0 0 4 THE WOOD GREEN WAY Wood Green Academy Year 12 Curriculum 2020 - 22 DRAFT Block A Block B Block C Block D Block E Further Maths Accounting Art Biology Business Extended Project Qualification Chemistry Biology Computer Chemistry Science Geography English Language Design and Technology GCSE Mathematics English Health & Social ICT Literature Drama Numeracy in Science Support Care (double) Music German History Study Support Mathematics Psychology Health & Social Physics Media Studies Care Religious Studies Sociology PE Mathematics Sport Psychology Photography Full Time Vocational Extended Diploma in Business Full Time Vocational Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care Please note that all courses are subject to viable student numbers and the subjects in each option block may change. BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED // Sixth Form Academic Pathway Sixth Form Entry Criteria: a minimum of 5 GCSE grades at 9-5, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature. If students do not have a grade 4+ in GCSE Maths they will be required to re-sit this qualification. In addition, the minimum subject entry criteria must be met. Accounting GCSE Maths 5+ Art GCSE Art & Design 5+ Biology GCSE Maths 6+ GCSE Science 6 6 + or Biology 6+ Business Studies GCSE Maths 5+ GCSE Business Studies 5+ (if studied) Chemistry GCSE Maths 6+ GCSE Science 6 6 + or Chemistry 6+ Computer Science GCSE Maths 5+ GCSE Computer Science 5+ (if studied) Design and Technology GCSE Design and Technology 5+ Drama GCSE Drama 5+ (if studied) English Language GCSE English Language 6+ English Literature GCSE English Literature 6+ Further Maths GCSE Maths 7+ Students MUST also study A Level Maths Geography GCSE Geography 5+ GCSE Maths 5+ German GCSE German 6+ Health and Social Care Level 2 Health and Social Care Merit+ (if studied) History GCSE History 5+ ICT GCSE Maths 5+ Level 2 ICT Merit+ (if studied) Maths GCSE Maths 6+ Media Studies GCSE Media Studies 5+ (if studied) Music GCSE Music 5+ Grade 4+ in chosen instrument Photography GCSE Art & Design 5+ or Media Studies 5+ or Design and Technology 5+ PE GCSE Science 4 4+ GCSE PE 5+ or BTEC Sport Merit+ Physics GCSE Maths 6+ GCSE Science 6 6+ or Physics 6+ Psychology GCSE Maths 5+ GCSE Psychology 5+ (if studied) Religious Studies GCSE Religious Studies 5+ (if studied) Sociology GCSE Sociology 5+ (if studied) Sport GCSE PE 5+ or BTEC Sport Merit+ Full Time Vocational Pathway – Extended Diplomas The Sixth Form entry criteria is a minimum of 5 GCSE grades at 9-4, which must include a grade 4 or above in Maths and either English Language or English Literature.