Design is about making things better; it is about preempting the problems of tomorrow and finding solutions today. These are just some of the ways product design can be crystallised. To do so, however, is to take a hugely diverse subject that calls upon those studying it to apply creativity, initiative, independence of thought and action in the pursuit of producing ideas of value and originality. To do this well is not easy but can be hugely rewarding. Students studying this subject will study topics ranging from the performance of materials to the technological developments that impact design, whilst providing opportunities for students to put their learning into practice by producing products of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside learning knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
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. A strong performance in GCSE Design and Technology (grade 6 or above) is the ideal foundation for A level Product Design, however the department has in the past accepted pupils with strong backgrounds in related subjects at GCSE.
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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 |
Design is about making things better; it is about preempting the problems of tomorrow and finding solutions today. These are just some of the ways product design can be crystallised. To do so, however, is to take a hugely diverse subject that calls upon those studying it to apply creativity, initiative, independence of thought and action in the pursuit of producing ideas of value and originality. To do this well is not easy but can be hugely rewarding. Students studying this subject will study topics ranging from the performance of materials to the technological developments that impact design, whilst providing opportunities for students to put their learning into practice by producing products of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside learning knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
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. A strong performance in GCSE Design and Technology (grade 6 or above) is the ideal foundation for A level Product Design, however the department has in the past accepted pupils with strong backgrounds in related subjects at GCSE.
50% Written Examination 50% Coursework