Teachers who love to teach

Teachers

who love to teach

We are committed to helping all students achieve the highest possible grades and making their two years at Sir John Deane’s among the most memorable of their lives. Our teachers love to teach and love to learn. Their creative, innovative and varied style of teaching inspires, motivates and challenges students. All our teachers are specialists in their academic areas and students benefit from their deep commitment to the subject as well as knowledge and experience beyond the syllabus. Passionate, engaging and driven, Sir John Deane’s teachers are a key factor in the success of students.

Academic Excellence

Sir John Deane’s has consistently topped league tables for outstanding results and is ranked amongst the highest achieving sixth form colleges in the country. Students are encouraged to progress to excellent universities, with many gaining places at prestigious Russell Group Universities, conservatoires and Oxford and Cambridge. For those looking to start their careers or professional programmes immediately after completing A levels, a bespoke programme of advice and support is available.

Gifted & Talented

Bright, highly engaged and ambitious students choose to advance their studies at Sir John Deane’s. We encourage, challenge and drive them to achieve excellence in all they do. Opportunities for extension work are built into all schemes of learning along with a range of clubs and societies to help them extend their knowledge and interest in specific subject areas.

Oxbridge

We have a longstanding relationship with Oxford and Cambridge, both of whom welcome applications from our students. The Oxbridge process supports suitable applicants, offering thorough preparation and guidance at every stage. Students have been accepted to study a range of subjects including mathematics, medicine, veterinary science, biological science, chemistry, engineering, English literature, languages, history, philosophy and economics.

Academic Enrichment

The college has an enviable track record of success in a number of high profile challenges, including the prestigious Royal Society of Chemists Young Analyst Competition, in which our students regularly rank in the top three.

Susanna Kirsten

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

STUDYING Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

Building Character

We value the importance of balancing study and examination preparation with the wider development of our students. The college’s extensive programme of co-curricular activities provides endless opportunities for students to express themselves creatively, indulge in new passions and extend their skills and knowledge in a chosen subject area. Activities available to students include sport, music, theatre, a thriving Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, volunteering and peer mentoring opportunities. We offer a rich programme of clubs and societies, including the popular Debate Society, conversational language courses, Women's Society, chess club, LGBTQ+ and many more. Regular guest speakers also contribute to a varied co-curricular programme, which aims to develop a life-long love of learning.

Helen Gilbody & Harry Asteraides

Weaverham High School

Cara Henshall

The Queens School, Chester

Competition & Ambition

Sport contributes to the vibrant and energetic ambiance of Sir John Deane’s and promotes a positive culture of competition, teamwork, dedication and ambition.

Students have the opportunity to represent the college in a number of team sports including rugby, football, rowing, hockey, netball and basketball with the support of experienced and dedicated coaches to help them fulfil their potential. Teams compete in the North West Colleges League and Association of Colleges League as well as regional and national tournaments.

The riverside location has created a proud history of rowing success and our flourishing boat club has seen students progress to national level, while others join us as complete beginners. Sir John Deane’s is the only sixth form college in the country to have its own boat house, situated on the banks of the River Weaver.

Challenge & Resilience

We are committed to developing well-rounded individuals, who leave Sir John Deane’s confident in their own ability having faced and met new challenges. The college's thriving Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme enables students to develop their physical skills, knowledge, leadership and teamwork. Students demonstrate perseverance, resilience and determination to complete a range of challenges and expeditions and are supported every step of the way by our dedicated Duke of Edinburgh's Award co-ordinator. Each year more than hundred students are successful in gaining their Gold or Silver Awards.

Spirit & Enthusiasm

A rich performing arts programme provides a wealth of opportunities for students to hone their talents and contribute to college life.

Music is a deeply valued aspect of the college's culture and students may join a number of thriving ensembles including, jazz combos, the college choir, string quartets, a concert band and singing groups. Actors, dancers and musicians may immerse themselves in a wide range of performances both on stage and behind the scenes. The college has staged several large scale productions and more intimate evenings of theatre, music and dance.

Recent productions include Return to the Forbidden Planet, Our Country’s Good, Guys and Dolls and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Sir John Deane’s students have been awarded places at prestigious conservatoires of music, dance and drama, including the National Conservatoire of Wales, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Northern College of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and Ballet West.

Contributing to a New World

We want our students to discover life beyond the classroom and understand how their studies relate to the real world. Our enriched co-curricular programme, educational trips and guest speakers inspire students to develop a knowledge and passion for a number of global issues, including education for girls, global health and the environment. We actively encourage our students to take responsibility for themselves and others, stand up for what they believe in and play their part in shaping a brighter future for us all.

Bau-Bay, Indonesia

Student Leadership

Student leadership

Sir John Deane’s continues a tradition of appointing a Head Boy and Head Girl whose role is to set an example to their peers and represent the college at key events. They work closely with the team of Senior Students to engage the wider student body in college activities. They ensure that student views are represented and ideas come to life through a number of campaigns and events. There are many opportunities for students to be Ambassadors and to play an important role in representing the college.

Eva Lemmy

Helsby High School

2020/21 Saner Prize Winner

Identity & Place

Walking into Sir John Deane’s you are immediately uplifted by the sense of light and space.

The £28 million transformation has created a worldclass learning environment that students can thrive in and feel proud to call their own. The historic Brunner Hall, built in 1907, is a reminder of the college’s history and tradition, while stateof-the-art facilities and modern, purpose built classrooms represents its continuous evolution. Students have access to places and resources that support every element of their study, including the Albright Library, a fully equipped IT drop-in centre and a number of study areas, including silent study zones. Amongst the impressive facilities there are scientific laboratories, rehearsal studios, a professional theatre, dance and recording studios, an outdoor art studio, large courtyard and Starbucks Cafe. Sporting facilities include a riverside boat house, newly renovated all-weather pitch, swimming pool, a purpose-built sports hall and large playing fields.

David Olojugba

Bridgewater High School

Celebration & Pride

We have a culture of praise and recognition and regularly celebrate the achievements of individual students.

The annual Awards Evenings perfectly capture and acknowledge the unique partnership between students, parents and teachers that underpins the success of students and makes Sir John Deane’s so special. We celebrate academic excellence, musical, theatrical and artistic beauty, impressive sporting prowess and the bold resilience of individuals. In a tradition going back more than a century, the Saner Prize is presented to the Student of the Year for all round academic excellence and contribution to college life.