Religious Studies

LIFE AFTER SIXTH FORM

Wellingborough students are encouraged to make the most of their academic potential with a Sixth Form curriculum based around A Level study with over twenty subjects available. Formal A Level courses are complemented by enrichment activities such as Finance, Extended Project Qualification, Speech and Language qualifications, Sports Leadership and more. Results are on an upward trajectory with almost half of A level grades in 2020 at A*-A and over 80% at A*-B opening the door to competitive university courses and future careers. With small group sizes (the average group size is under 8) and experienced specialist teachers, students are supported whilst also encouraged to become more independent in their studies. We accept students who we feel have the qualities to succeed in their chosen course of study and value-added measures indicate that Wellingborough Sixth Formers make excellent progress from their starting points.

Higher Education

Most Wellingborough Sixth Formers go onto study for a degree following their A Levels with around 80% achieving a place at their first choice of university. UCAS preparation begins in the Year 12 with an introductory presentation for parents and students in the Lent term and talks from universities and recent former students who are now at university or have recently graduated in the Trinity term. Careers advice is embedded within the Life Skills programme with the opportunity for individual interviews with the Head of Careers and support with work experience. All students are encouraged and supported to undertake meaningful work experience placements at the end of Year 12. In 2020, Year 13 took up places on over 40 different courses encompassing traditional Russell Group destinations and Oxbridge as well as specialist drama and art colleges. Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Law, Accountancy and Business courses were represented with other students choosing to continue their passion for a subject studied at A Level selecting Biology, Economics, History, Mathematics, Physics, Politics and Sports Science. Some embraced the chance to explore new fields such as Portuguese, Oceanography, Criminology, Textile Design or Zoology. We look forward to seeing some of them again when they return to support a new cohort on our UCAS day in June of Year 12, to inspire and advise in their turn.