Tettenhall College Incorporated

Teachers account for pupils' needs when planning engaging lesson activities.

“_“Teachers utilise their specialist subject knowledge and awareness of pupils’ needs to plan lessons with a range of activities which actively engage pupils with their learning.”_”

House Parents provide care and support for boarders.

“Our committed team of House Parents ensure that care, support and a liberal dose of fun are provided to make boarding such a very special experience.”

An ISI report states that boarders are known individually through supportive boarding leadership and organisation.

““Boarders quickly settle in and are known as individuals due to the supportive leadership and organisation of boarding.””

The Creative and Performing Arts pathway recommends relevant A Levels and offers a CTEC in Performing Arts.

“CTEC in Performing Arts”

STEM and technology enrichment includes medical, science, coding and robotics activities.

“\> Medical Society \> Whizz Bang Science \> Coding Club \> Science Research Club \> Robotics Club”

Teaching takes place in small groups to provide individualised attention from subject specialists.

“Small teaching groups to ensure high levels of individualised attention from our subject specialists;”

The school states that it has small class sizes and tutor groups, enabling personalised attention.

“We believe that young people flourish when they feel known, supported and valued, and our small class sizes and tutor groups allow us to offer the personalised attention that every child deserves.”

Students can take the Extended Project Qualification to strengthen university applications.

“Alongside A Levels, students have the opportunity to take the Extended Project Qualification. This is a great way to enhance their university applications.”

Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Awards are offered, with the Gold Award carrying extra UCAS points.

“We are proud to offer the Bronze Award, Silver Award and the well-regarded Gold Award. Securing the Gold Award brings extra UCAS points.”

The sports programme is designed for pupils of all ability levels.

“Our inclusive programme is designed for everyone.”

The school describes an inclusive community centred on Ambition, Character, Community, Creativity and Opportunity.

“We provide an exceptional learning environment for boys and girls aged between two and eighteen years with both day pupils and boarders mixing in an inclusive, vibrant community. There is a strong and deeply embedded set of values that run throughout this school. Values which put Ambition, Character, Community, Creativity and Opportunity at the heart of everything.”

Sixth-form students can choose from a wide range of A Levels and a Cambridge Technical qualification in Performing Arts.

“At Tettenhall College students in Sixth Form can select from a wide range of subjects at A Level as well as the Cambridge Technical in Performing Arts.”

Sixth-form boarders often have single study bedrooms.

“The boarding accommodation at Tettenhall College is superb, having had a multi-million pound refurbishment over the last 2 year period. There is a range of bedroom styles, with younger pupils sharing in a group of up to four, those in the GCSE years typicallyin twins or triples and our sixth formers often having a single study bedroom.”

Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, with grade 6 in Maths for Further Maths or Science A Levels, plus a Headmaster interview.

“Entry into Tettenhall College Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) is dependent on sufficient success in GCSE Levels: Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above (grade 6 in Maths to study Further Maths or Science A Levels), plus an interview with the Headmaster.”

A Level Art and Design recommends GCSE Art and Design at grade 6 or equivalent, relevant foundational knowledge and a portfolio.

“- Grade 6 or equivalent in GCSE Art and Design. - A solid understanding of the formal elements of art and design and must have a portfolio of work to evidence practical, technical, creative, and contextual work.”

The Art and Design course describes a portfolio as useful for securing university, apprenticeship, job and work-experience opportunities.

“The portfolio can be used to secure university placements and apprenticeships and would help during an interview for a job or work experience placement.”

An inspection report describes the school's careers guidance as comprehensive.

““Comprehensive careers guidance.””