LPGS Sixth Form Prospectus

LPGS Sixth Form (co-educational)

www.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk

Core Beliefs

Respect for the individual Pursuit of excellence Equality of opportunity Contributing to the community We are committed to: • A broad, balanced and relevant curriculum • Developing active, independent and creative learners • Recognising and encouraging achievement • A strong partnership between home and school • Forging effective links with business and the community • Continuous self-scrutiny and assessment in partnership with students and parents • Courtesy and the highest standards of behaviour • Fostering self-respect, moral and spiritual growth and developing leadership • The highest quality of teaching • Identifying and supporting staff training needs • Maintaining an excellent learning environment

The level of teaching and the organisation at LPGS Sixth Form is second to none: my son has loved every minute of Year 12 and is certainly looking forward to Year 13.

Parent

Welcome LPGS Sixth Form provides a thrilling and vibrant environment, from which students and teachers can work together for success.

The quality of education in our Sixth Form fully equips our

Student

believe that your Sixth Form experience is vital to your

students for the brightest possible futures. Our excellent academic standards are achieved through a combination of strong teaching and empowering relationships.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional pastoral care. We overall success and we want to do everything we can to make the transition as smooth as possible. In addition to academic success, we will help you develop as a confident, creative individuals and leaders, able to contribute to the community and the wider world.

We want you to be able to make an informed, sensible decision about your next step, whether it be towards A Levels that will give you entry to university or into vocational courses that will be a stepping stone to employment. If you need any help with these decisions you are welcome to contact a member of the Sixth Form team.

Our Sixth Form is vibrant, diverse, successful and growing.

About three quarters of students from Year 11 choose to stay on because they’ve discovered that our supportive staff and friendly atmosphere combine with challenging expectations and high standards to guarantee future success. We also welcome many students from other schools. As they will tell you in their own words, they are convinced that they have made the best choice.

Best wishes Dr. Anne Hudson Headteacher

All elements of students' personal development are outstanding because of the commitment from staff to ensure that students feel safe and enjoy school.

Ofsted

Opportunities and expectations As a student here you can expect: • a large Sixth Form community (over 500) within the school • a wide range of courses: AS/A Level, BTEC Level 3, OCR National Certificate Level 2, City & Guilds Certificate in Administration; as well as a range of enrichment opportunities • excellent academic teaching and expectations; 99% pass rate at A Level, and over half of all grades at A and B • access to the LPGS Careers Academy.

This provision is unique to LPGS and provides specific advice, including one to one support and guidance backed up with seminars, careers days, contact with employers and practice at interviews and skills • a pleasant learning environment with excellent Library and dedicated Sixth Form base • a balance of supervised and individual study time • a structured tutorial programme including regular academic monitoring and target setting by tutors and senior staff

• daily contact with your form tutor who will be on hand to offer advice on all aspects of academic and non-academic achievement, including the preparation and early completion of university applications • regular reports to parents • careful preparation for Higher Education applications and interviews, including Oxbridge • careers guidance • a range of enrichment opportunities • opportunities to take responsibility in the wider life of the school

Sixth Form Courses

1. One/Two Year AS/A2 Levels; These require a general GCSE results profile of BBBBCCC or better. Most subjects stipulate their own GCSE grade requirements. To study A Levels you must meet both the general and specific GCSE criteria.

2. BTEC Level 3 These require a minimum of 5 grade Cs, preferably including both a grade C in English and Maths.

3. One/Two Year Certificate in Business & Administration These do not require high GCSE grades.

For A Level we use predicted GCSE grades to judge the suitability of your proposed courses as well as QCA score.

The National Certificate (Level 2) is equivalent in breadth and depth to 4 (A*-C) GCSEs. The Certificate in Business & Administration is designed for those who aim to find a career in office work. All components lead to nationally recognised vocational qualifications. In addition if you have not achieved C in English and/or Maths they are available as taught resits.

Music Technology at LPGS Our new, state of the art Apple Mac Suite and Recording Studio offers Music Technology students the opportunity to work with industry standard equipment. The acoustically designed live room and control room are purpose built for recording and mixing, using Logic Pro, Soundcraft’s 16 channel mixing console and a selection of AKG microphones.

Students benefit from working both in the recording studio and in the fully compatible iMac suite, with additional technical support offered by a sound engineer.

The work my daughter has produced is outstanding.

Parent

Course structures Course Combinations Most students on advanced courses chose three or four A Levels. The Certificate courses fill most of a timetable; there is room for GCSE resits in Maths and English if required.

Awarding Bodies for Examinations AQA – www.aqa.org.uk Edexcel– www.edexcel.org.uk OCR – www.ocr.org.uk Grades and Points Tariffs Points tariffs currently used in university and college applications (UCAS) : Grade

Points

Full A Level

A* A B C D E

140 120 100 80 60 40

AS Level

A B C D E

60 50 40 30 20

NEW Linear courses AS

A B C D E

48 40 32 24 16

Universities may make conditional additional offers on the basis of total point scores; many will continue to stipulate grades.

Enrichment activities Including: A range of volunteering opportunities Dance productions Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Awards Extended Project Football – girls and boys Maths support in primary schools (individual) Maths support in primary schools (group) Multi-Sports Music productions Netball Primary School support Work Experience Future Learn Courses Other vocational placements may be negotiated.

The hallmark of these high-quality lessons was the way that students of all abilities were gaining conďŹ dence and were able to express themselves articulately.

Ofsted

Courses AS/A2 Level (1-2 years) Art, Craft & Design – Fine Art Art & Design – Photography Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Dance Design & Technology – Food Design & Technology – Product Design Design & Technology – Textiles Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Literature English Language and Literature Film Studies French Geography German Government & Politics History ICT Law Mathematics (Decision) Mathematics (Statistics) Mathematics (Mechanics) Mathematics (Further) Media Studies Music Music Technology Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Travel and Tourism

The good teaching observed in the Sixth Form was characterised by expert subject knowledge, a high level of intellectual challenge and positive relationships between teachers and students.

Ofsted

GCSE (1 year) English GCSE Mathematics GCSE. Certificate in Business & Administration (1-2 years) Including text processing, file management, business communications, background to business and office procedures, work experience.

BTEC National Certificate and National Diploma (Level 3) Art (Triple Award) Business Child Play, Learning and Development Dance Health Science

Students are very positive about the good quality of advice across a range of both career and education options. They are particularly appreciative of the guidance they receive to complete the application process for university entry.

Ofsted

Sixth Form voices

As a student entering the Sixth Form from another school, I found both staff and students alike very welcoming, and it was very easy to get along with everyone – which has made my stay here very enjoyable. Whilst here I have made many close friends, the majority of whom I hope to stay in contact with for a very long time following my departure from LPGS. The teachers are very understanding with any difficulties you might have, and will try their best to help you understand and do well on the courses (especially if you do Psychology, History, or English). I’m glad I came to LPGS, as it has been an experience I will never forget.

Having been at LPGS since Year 7, I always knew I wanted to stay for the Sixth Form. This was largely because I knew the teachers were engaging and supportive, enabling hard-working students to achieve highly. There are so many extracurricular opportunities that allow us to really fulfil our potential in more than just the exam hall. I was appointed Head Girl and also really enjoyed my enrichment option, where I taught maths to children from my old primary school. The dynamic Sixth Form provides committed students a great learning environment and I am very glad that I chose to study at LPGS Sixth Form.

Oliver Savill

Emma Lancaster

Having been at Langley since Year 7, I have always felt welcome.

Langley has given me so many exciting and interesting opportunities, especially in the field of dance and ICT. In Year 12 I was a team leader for ICT Team, furthermore in Year 13 I then had the privilege of becoming the ViceCaptain of the school Prefect Team.

I spend the majority of my time mentoring the younger years and also running my own after school clubs. Langley has been my home for seven years now, and I will embark upon my future knowing that Langley has taught me everything that I need to know to succeed and be a dedicated, unique and determined individual.

LPGS Sixth Form provides a focussed and friendly environment where students have the best opportunities to succeed. LPGS has opened many doors outside of school that I never thought would be possible and which I can use to further my career in dance. The teachers are very approachable and take a real interest in all my work. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to achieve higher than their expectations.

Rhyss Rhoden

Courteney Newton

Since joining LPGS, I have met some more amazing people and formed new friendships. The teachers have taken the time to get to know you and so help you to find your strengths and to work through any areas that need developing. Also, being a Sixth Form student at Langley is extremely rewarding, as you can enjoy a range of great opportunities during Enrichment.

For example, I was able to volunteer at my local primary school for my Enrichment every Wednesday afternoon. I also learnt so many skills that I can transfer to Sixth Form and utilise later in life.

Another worthwhile opportunity that exists while at Langley is the chance to apply to become a school Prefect. Overall my time at Langley has been unforgettable and I hope you will have the same amazing time here if you decide to join the Sixth Form.

Katie Ripley

LPGS has been extraordinarily supportive throughout Year 12 and Year 13. The teachers were available when help was needed and had help sessions regularly running. This was extremely useful towards the exams. The amount of trust they have placed in me has also been a good experience and I am proud to have been given the position of Head Boy. Adam Dack

Having been at Langley since Year 7, I was surprised to see how much being in the Sixth Form contrasts to the Lower School. It is a lot more rigorous and demanding but is also rewarding when your hard work pays off. My A2 subjects are Biology, Physics, Maths and Further Maths and at University I hope to pursue a course in Physical Sciences. In addition to my studies I contribute to school life through playing the saxophone in music clubs, including Tour Band. As a Prefect Team Leader for Charity, I have to organise school wide events to raise money in interesting ways. I have really enjoyed being at Langley for the past seven years and I hope many others can experience this too.

Isabelle Picard

I am an external student who started at LPGS at the start of Year 12. Before I started here I was well aware of the reputation that LPGS had, so I knew beforehand that I was attending a really good school.

LPGS has provided me with a lot of opportunities to further my educational career and enhance my personality. An example of an opportunity that I have been granted here would be holding the post of Vice-Captain where I am able to be the voice of the students and help support the school in both academic and creative ways.

One thing that I really love about LPGS is the friendly atmosphere, and the work ethic of the school.

The lessons are planned and organised well, and the teachers teach you according to your academic speed.

Nana Umoh

LPGS Sixth Form (co-educational) www.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk

Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane South Eden Park Road Beckenham Kent BR3 3BE t: 020 8663 4199 e: info@lpgs.bromley.sch.uk Headteacher: Dr Anne Hudson

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