James Calvert Spence College

Open evening includes opportunities to talk about additional needs and pastoral support available

“Opportunities to talk about additional needs and pastoral support available.”

Sixth form students have daily tutor sessions and are allocated a tutor mentor for support with workload, time management, study skills and post-18 applications; mental health support via Kooth and referrals to School Health and Primary Mental Health Team.

“Throughout Sixth Form students will be allocated a tutor mentor who is there to support students throughout their Key Stage 5 journey providing support with workload, time management, study skills and guidance for post-18 applications.”

Open evening includes opportunities to talk about pastoral support available for students

“Opportunities to talk about additional needs and pastoral support available.”

Subject highlights include 100% A*-B in physics, 100% A*-C in graphics, 83% A*-C in English literature and geography, 100% Distinction*/Distinction in applied science

“100% A\*-B grades in physics”

School credits small class sizes as part of its continued success

“This evolving offer, paired with small class sizes and personalised support is key to our continued success.”

The sixth form is described as small, allowing teaching staff to build strong working relationships with students.

“With being a small Sixth Form our teaching staff are able to build strong working relationships with students and are here to guide and support students through the challenges of Key Stage 5.”

Sixth form students complete university visits, apprenticeship workshops, a week's work experience and an annual careers fair with links to employers, colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers.

“Sixth Form students also complete university visits, apprenticeship workshops, a week’s work experience and an annual careers fair providing links to local and national employers along with local colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers.”

Open evening includes opportunities to see the school's extra-curricular activities

“Opportunities to see our exciting extra-curricular activities.”

School describes warmly welcoming new and continuing students to Sixth Form.

“We warmly welcome applications for Sixth Form from students who have not previously attended JCSC as well as current students who choose to continue their education journey with us in Year 12.”

School emphasises knowing students as individuals and serving its community

“We pride ourselves on our sixth form being small enough for us to know each of our students as individuals”

Sixth form admissions are open; applications made via named contact.

“Admissions for JCSC Sixth Form are now open.”

Head of Sixth Form talks about post-16 plans and T-Level qualifications, describing the college as one of the only in the county delivering T-Levels

“As one of the only schools in the county delivering T-Level courses, we are very excited to talk about how our T-Level qualifications which also include a work placement – could be an option for you/ your child.”

Open admissions policy for sixth form that doesn't discriminate by gender, race, background, cultural identity, or beliefs.

“We have an open admissions policy for entry to the Sixth form that takes no account of gender, race, background, cultural identity, religious or political beliefs.”

Applicants directed to a named staff contact for Sixth Form applications.

“Please speak to Mr Moore to make an application to join Sixth Form: jmoore01@jcsc.co.uk”

Vast majority of students secured places at their first-choice university, with others progressing to college, apprenticeships or employment

“All students achieved the grades that enable them to progress to their destination of choice, with the vast majority securing places at their first-choice university.”

The school provides personalised career education toward employment, apprenticeship or college/university pathways, with a weekly external careers advisor providing impartial advice.

“Our external careers advisor visits the school weekly to provide year 11 and 13 students with impartial careers advice”

Positive 2022 A-level results announcement with subject-specific grade breakdowns

“Our excellent 2022 A-level results are a testament to the resilience and superb work ethic of our students and staff”