Ackworth School is the best-performing school for Value Added amongst our local competitors, with an above average progress score of 0.54. (Source: www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk)
Oxbridge Pathways Programme The Ackworth School Oxbridge Programme supports our Sixth Form students with a pathway to some of the most competitive placements at UK universities. With the top courses becoming increasingly more sought after, it is well known good grades form just one part of a successful application. The Oxbridge Pathways Programme is designed to support pupils in their applications to their chosen universities, whether it be a Russell Group university such as Oxford or Cambridge, or any other competitive course.
• E xtended Project Qualification programme, allowing students to focus on skills required by higher education institutions and explore a topic of their choosing.
The extensive two-year programme teaches students the essential skills needed to succeed not just in moving onto their chosen course, but also after graduation.
• R egular group meetings, discussions and debates from all academic areas to improve confidence and public speaking.
What is involved? • O ne-to-one support in preparing your application, personal statement, admissions test and interview.
• D iscussions with Oxbridge Admissions Tutors. • M onthly seminars by the Oxbridge Coordinator covering all topics relevant to acceptance. • F ocused support for medicine and dentistry candidates
• E xclusive visits to the Oxbridge Regional Conference, and to Oxford and/or Cambridge Colleges. • D irect contact with current students and Old Scholars, to gain insights into the Oxford or Cambridge student experience.
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