Transcript The John Bentley School Prospective Sixth Form Evening

Looking Towards The Next 21 Months
The John Bentley School
An Academy Inspiring Excellence
Ruth Wood
Director of Post 16
[email protected]
01249 818100
How Do We Support You At The John
Bentley School ?
A*-A Grades
35
31
30
26.6
27
26.3
27
25
20
15
10
5
8
5
3.5
0
2012
2013
2014
The John Bentley School
An Academy Inspiring Excellence
Year 13 2014
% Grades
A*-A
% Grades A*-B
% Grades
A*-E
2012
27%
(MT 3.48%)
(Nat Av 26.6%)
43%
(MT 43%)
(Nat Av 52.4%)
99%
(MT 100%)
(Nat Av 97.8%)
2013
27 %
(MT 8%)
53 %
(MT 45%)
99.6%
(MT 100%)
2014
31%
(MT 5%)
48%
(MT41%)
100%
(100%)
The John Bentley School
An Academy Inspiring Excellence
Year 13 Destinations
University of Warwick
Royal Holloway
University of South Wales Goldsmith
University of Portsmouth
Kingston
52% University
University of York
Farnham University
2% Apprenticeships
University of Bournemouth
Oxford
Brookes
16% Deferring/
GAP
University of Plymouth
Harper Adams University
University of Reading
Greenwich University
Imperial College of London University of West England
Achievement
continues to
improve.
The advice and
guidance provided to
students on entry to
the Sixth Form means
they have a realistic
view of the demands
of the courses they are
choosing.
OFSTED
June 2013
ALIS exit questionnaire May 14:
How do you now feel about having chosen to
do the courses at John Bentley Sixth Form?
Important Dates:
30-Sep PSHE House Day
10-Oct BBC Any Questions Main Hall
23-Oct Half Term
17-Nov Drive Safe , Stay Alive
27-Nov Subject Consultation Evening Yrs12,13
22-Dec Xmas Hols
05-Jan Start of Term 3
The Difference Between A’ Level and GCSE.....
Much more enjoyable – choice of study
But
Much, much harder.
SO
Students will need to work
much
harder than last year.
• Students should aim to match the time inside
the classroom with private study time.
• They should be spending 4.5 hours per week
per A’ Level subject (18 hours per week).
• They should be spending at least two hours a
week on other CV enhancing activities.
Charity fund-raising events
Non-uniform fancy dress
Breaking a Guinness World Record!
Fantastic Bespoke Facilities
Leadership Skills
Cultural and Educational Trips
Work Experience
Reading Buddies/Mentoring
The Prom!
University Applications:
• We assume that many students will want to apply to
Higher Education
• This will come round faster than you think!
• Check the Newsletter for tips and sources of
information.
• PSHE days cater for the students Post 18 Options –
you must attend.
Tutors :
• Constant source of information
and advice
• Been through the process
several times before – they are
the experts!
• Listen and act on advice
Research:
• Entry requirements
• Heap degree Course offers rank order by point
score 420pts (3 A*s) down to 120 pts (3 Es)
• The Times Good University guide
• The Push guide to which university
• Guardian unlimited – good university guide
• Many now on weekends
• Should go to as many as
possible
• 5 days authorised absences
to cover this
• Last two weeks in June are
the best
We are here to offer our support:
• Stress – the jump from level 2 to level 3
• We pride ourselves in the excellent
pastoral care but students will not always
come to us
• Please feel free to contact the Sixth Form
team
We want the students to enjoy Sixth Form
But it is Hard Work
Any Questions?