This is a course which offers you access to a wide range of cultural and reading experiences, including poetry, prose and drama. Although texts span four centuries the course is very much in the modern era. Visits to the theatre and academic speakers, are a very important part of the pupil experience. Pupils have a fair amount of control over text and task choices, though always guided by teaching staff. There is an expectation that pupils have a readiness to talk about the texts we are reading and to participate in a seminar style of learning. Pupils need an interest in the cultural and historical contexts within which all literature is rooted. To access the course pupils require a good GCSE pass in English Language and Literature.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place.
The course is assessed through 80% examination and 20% coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
This is a course which offers you access to a wide range of cultural and reading experiences, including poetry, prose and drama. Although texts span four centuries the course is very much in the modern era. Visits to the theatre and academic speakers, are a very important part of the pupil experience. Pupils have a fair amount of control over text and task choices, though always guided by teaching staff. There is an expectation that pupils have a readiness to talk about the texts we are reading and to participate in a seminar style of learning. Pupils need an interest in the cultural and historical contexts within which all literature is rooted. To access the course pupils require a good GCSE pass in English Language and Literature.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place.
The course is assessed through 80% examination and 20% coursework.