Buckingham School

The school intends its Sixth Form Programme to enhance provision for SEND students.

“The design of the Sixth Form Programme and its implementation is developed specifically to enhance the provision for SEND and PP students in the Sixth Form and is extended to all students”

Assistant Headteacher Ms Philippa Lockhart is the school's SENCO.

“The SENCO is Assistant Headteacher, Ms Philippa Lockhart who can be emailed at [senadmin@buckinghamschool.org](http://senadmin@buckinghamschool.org)”

The school states a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare and expects staff and volunteers to share it.

“The Buckingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

Sixth-form students receive a pastoral programme covering work-related learning, next steps and preparation for adult life.

“The Head of Year and form tutors ensure that students engage with a meaningful pastoral programme which allows for work-related learning, preparing for next steps and adult life”

The Key Stage 3 curriculum places strong emphasis on Maths, English, and Science.

“The Buckingham School Key Stage 3 curriculum model is broad and balanced with a strong emphasis on Maths, English and Science.”

The school offers EPQ, developing independent research, project management, and academic writing through a student-chosen project.

“The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is designed to develop and extend students' skills in independent research, project management, and academic writing. The EPQ allows students to choose a topic of their interest, which can be related to their future studies, career aspirations, or personal passions. The project culminates in either a research-based written report or a practical project.”

Performing Arts enrichment supports students interested in related careers and includes running productions for the school community.

“This course is designed to suit students who are interested in pursuing a career in the Performing Arts. These sessions allow students to explore their passion and run productions such as talent shows for the school community.”

The school's seven named virtues are ambition, confidence, respect, empathy, resilience, integrity and curiosity.

“AMBITION, CONFIDENCE, RESPECT, EMPATHY, RESILIENCE, INTEGRITY AND CURIOSITY.”

The school commits to preventing financial constraints from excluding students from essential curriculum-related trips or courses.

“Our commitment ensures that students will not be excluded from any essential curriculum-related courses or visits due to financial constraints.”

Sixth-form students are expected to manage study time and homework effectively.

“Teachers and form tutors ensure that Sixth Form students manage study time/homework effectively, as defined in the Sixth Form Handbook”

The published admission number is 100 students in each of Years 12 and 13.

“Our published admission number (PAN) is 210 students for Years 7-11 and 100 students in both Years 12 and 13.”

The school is the admission authority for Sixth Form entry.

“The Buckingham School is the admission authority for entry into Sixth Form.”

Applicants must email a completed application form to the Admissions and Transition Co-ordinator at the dedicated sixth-form address.

“Applicants will need to complete an application form and return it to Mrs A Dovbenko, Admissions and Transition Co-ordinator via email at sixthform@buckinghamschool.org.”

Every student receives individual careers support for progression through UCAS, an apprenticeship or employment after Year 13.

“We provide individual careers support to ensure all of our students are ready to successfully progress to the next stage of their career journey when they graduate. They will either be guided through the UCAS application process or supported to secure an Apprenticeship opportunity or employment for after they complete Year 13.”

The sixth-form pastoral programme includes work-related learning and preparation for students' next steps and adult life.

“The Head of Year and form tutors ensure that students engage with a meaningful pastoral programme which allows for work-related learning, preparing for next steps and adult life”

A dedicated Key Stage 5 exams and assessment data link is provided.

“Key Stage 5 Exams & Assessment Data”

The page links to published Key Stage 5 exams and assessment data.

“Key Stage five information can also be viewed via the link.”