Message from the Headmaster

For any student entering the Sixth Form, the academic programme should be stimulating and challenging. Although the Sixth Form at Sutton Valence is first and foremost a place of learning, the additional availability of our broad range of enrichment activities, including leadership opportunities and our excellent career service, considerably enhances the Sixth Form experience. All this gives our students the very best preparation for entry to higher education and the world of work which lies beyond. As you may be aware, there has been a huge upheaval and restructuring of A Levels, with modular courses no longer existing. All A Levels are now linear and with AS exams and grades now defunct, university admissions departments are more reliant on students’ GCSE grades. They are very keen on students taking an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), which is mentioned later in this booklet.

This booklet will give you an overview of the courses we currently offer, but in order to find out what makes our Sixth Form so successful, there is no substitute for coming to visit us. We hold at least one Open Morning every term but I, or the Academic Deputy Head are happy to see you at any time for a personal discussion. You will also be able to tour the School with a Prefect, who will give you a student’s perspective on the School.

To arrange a visit, or for information on the scholarships that may be available to you, please contact Mrs Kathy Webster, Admissions Officer, 01622 845206 or websterk@svs.org.uk. I look forward to welcoming you to Sutton Valence School.

Bruce Grindlay Headmaster