Why Choose Us?
The facilities we can offer you are truly amazing
• £3.25 million purpose built Post 16 Centre – it doesn’t feel like a school!
• Stunning grounds to enjoy - especially in the summer months
• Brand new state of the art ICT, Art, Science, Drama and Photography facilities – dedicated to Post 16 students
• Better than average sports facilities – opportunities to participate in endless types of sporting activities from aerobics to football, from dance to rugby and from badminton to netball
We offer you a very supportive environment to study in, it’s a big jump from GCSE’s to post 16 studies and we will be with you every step of the way if you need us
• Outstanding care, support and guidance
• Small class sizes on average 1 teacher per 8 students
• Experienced, enthusiastic, committed teachers
• Learning mentors if you need them
• Dedicated career guidance and university application support
We offer you a wide range of study options, you don’t have to stick to just one form of study
• 30 Advanced Level courses including – Maths, English, Sciences, Arts, Sport and many more
• 5 BTEC courses at level 2 including – Child Care, Health and Social Care, Public Services and Travel and Tourism
• NVQ’s in Office Admin and Sports Leadership
• Extended Project Qualification
• General Studies
• AQA Baccalaureate
Our results keep getting better and better and tell you that you can do really well with us
• You will achieve above the local, regional and national averages
• 50% of all our students achieve grade A or B grade at Advanced level
• Our students do better than expected – We ‘add value’ to your education
• In 2010 all students applying for university got their first choice. These included Oxford, Glasgow, Reading, Cardiff and Leeds
It’s not just about studying, we offer you lots more. All of which you will not only enjoy but will look great on your CV or university application form
• Stacks of extra activities to get involved in such as sport, drama, dance, learning support and the Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Opportunities to get fully involved in Post 16 life as a student rep’ or a student ambassador
• Opportunities to take part in trips such as skiing/snowboarding in the Alps, surfing in Devon or exploration in Costa Rica
• Sporting tours to countries such as South Africa and Australia
• Take part in the ‘Inspirations’ project and help build a school in Kenya
Don’t just take our word for it
OFSTED said
“Ashton Park sixth form centre has many good qualities including”
• Students make good progress
• Student attainment is rising
• Student Personal development is good
• Personalised care, support and guidance is good
• Leadership is good
“There is a “broad and flexible curriculum which is”
• Innovative and inclusive
• Motivates students
• Encourages independent learning
• Allows a mix of vocational and academic subjects
Previous students said
“The teachers were fantastic, they really wanted me to do well and helped me every step of the way, always there when I needed them – both when the going was tough and when it was time to celebrate”