Open Evening Welcome October 2026
Agenda Welcome, Paul Brockwell, Executive Principal The 6th Form Offer, Lorraine Cunliffe, Trust Head of Sixth Form Student Support Our Students What happens next How to apply
Welcome
from our Executive Principal and Heads of School
Welcome
from the Trust Head of Sixth Form
Sixth Form is a special place. We are proud of our students, past and present. We have high ambitions for every one of them. Tonight you will find out about our 3 ambitions. We hope you see what a special place this is and want to join our community.
In TL 6th form we have 3 core ambitions for every student
Deliver Excellence
Nurture Potential
Inspire Community
Deliver Excellence A broad and balanced range of 36 subjects 2 pathways of Academic & Vocational Level 3 Qualifications and accepted by the vast majority of universities and apprenticeships Choose the best learning style for you You can mix the 2 pathways Enrichment options = 39 subjects
“The amazing network of staff here have supported my dream of becoming an engineer.” Thomas
36 Level 3 courses on offer 22 Pathway 1 - A Levels 14 Pathway 2 - Vocationals Art, Biology, Business Studies, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology, English Language, English Literature, English Language & Literature, Economics, Education, Engineering, Film Studies, Food and Nutrition, French, Further Maths, Geography, German, Health & Social Care, History, Law, Maths, Music, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Physical Education, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Sport, Science.
Deliver Excellence We have well qualified, dedicated teachers who enable our students to succeed. Collaborative teaching model across 2 campuses Consistent high quality of teaching and learning We are proud of our students and the results they work hard to achieve.
AMELLIA GERRARD A* A A Dentistry Peer mentor
OLIVIA BACK Dist* Dist* B Professional Dance Reading Buddy
“Students in the sixth form value the quality of their learning.” Ofsted, 2025
Nurture Potential Class of 2026 75% University 83% 1st choice University 10% Degree Apprenticeship 15% Employment/Gap Year
Early Entry support Mock Interviews with Rugby School University talks, visits, and events. Competitive Degree Apprenticeships support Employability and interview skills Work Experience Week Inspiring speaker programme Careers Fayre Alumni talks and guidance.
“Students in the sixth form feel confident about taking their next steps in education or employment because of the strong guidance they receive.” Ofsted, 2025
Nurture Potential Careers Fayre 15th October
“Students in the sixth form feel confident about taking their next steps in education or employment because of the strong guidance they receive.” Ofsted, 2025
Inspire Community We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities for students to develop their character and give back to the community: Pay It Forward Community Programme Reading Buddies & Peer Mentoring Support Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, World Challenge programmes Strong Student Leadership programme Leadership of school events i.e Summer Fayre and Children in Need Student voice is strong and shapes direction., i.e. Passport scheme and Freshers Formal.
“There is a sense of community and of caring for each other. For example, sixth-form students ‘Pay It Forward’ by supporting younger pupils as mentors.” Ofsted 2025
“There is a sense of community and of caring for each other. For example, 6th form students ‘Pay It Forward’ by supporting younger pupils as mentors. ”
Ofsted 2025
Student Support We support all of our students whenever they might need a helping hand. We support all of our students whenever they might need a helping hand, academically or pastorally. This includes: Study Skills support with dedicated 6th form Learning Coach VESPA skill-building programme in Tutor time Academic Mentoring Wellbeing support 1-1 Face to Face Careers Advice Financial support PSHE provision in Tutor time
Our Alumni
James Newbon Class of 2026 Biomedical Science University of York
Rich Phipps Class of 2024 International Management University of Bath
Charlotte Hart Class of 2004 Doctor
What happens next Applications welcome by 18th December Consultations start January 2027
Careers event for Year 11s with university talk April 2027
Guest Speaker - insight into 6th Form Enrichment May 2027
Taster day- A day in the life of a Year 12 - early July
Transition work - to be completed before start of Year 12
Enrolment Day - GCSE Results Day 19 August
Year 12 Induction Day September
Transition to 6th form learning - September
How to apply Please see our Prospectus and Course Guide. Application form on our website from 15th October Apply by 18th December 2026 Consultation meetings from January - March 2027 Conditional offers made in April 2027 Year 12 Taster Days w/c 28 June 2027.
We look forward to your application
Thank you Our wonderful students and 6th form teachers are here tonight to talk to you about their subjects in their classrooms. Please pick up a map and go and see them or let a student show you the way. We are here for any questions.