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SEND
The page links families to SEND local-offer information based on their home authority.
“Based on each students’ home address, the support offered may vary from authority to authority. The links below take you to the relevant site where you can get more information about your local SEND offer.”
Mr Veasey is identified as the SENCO and head of the Inclusion faculty.
“For further information, or if you have any specific queries, please contact Mr Veasey (SENCO), the head of our Inclusion faculty on sveasey@nationalacademy.org.uk or call 0115 963 5667.”
Pastoral
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Enrichment
Head Students plan events and clubs across a wide range of interests to increase student involvement.
“We aim to enhance student involvement in school activities by organising events and clubs that cater to a wide range of interests.”
The school provides enrichment opportunities designed to complement the academic curriculum and support students' learning.
“To complement our academic curriculum, we provide opportunities for students to enrich and support their learning.”
Ethos
The new learning environment and ongoing support are described as continually pushing, challenging, and improving students’ aspirations.
“Our new learning environment, as well as the continuous support, means that our aspirations are always being pushed, challenged and improved.”
The sixth form follows a Christian vision and six named ARCH values.
“At National Sixth Form, we embrace the vision of “life in all its fullness” and are committed to living out our ARCH values: Aspiration, Respect, Compassion, Humility, Wisdom and Service.”
Sixth form
Sixth Form students are transitioning to a new building.
“This year as Head Students we are supporting the transition of Year 6 students to secondary school, as well as assisting Sixth Form students in transitioning to our new building.”
Judith Cliffman is identified as Head of the National Sixth Form Centre.
“Judith Cliffman - Head of National Sixth Form Centre”
Admissions
Applicants are expected to achieve at least five grade 5 GCSE qualifications in subjects relevant to their sixth-form choices; planned requirements also include grade 4 in English and Maths, subject to the admissions variation process, and course-specific criteria may apply.
“In order to study at NSFC we expect students to have achieved a minimum of five grade 5 qualifications at GCSE in subjects relevant to their choices at sixth form. It is planned that students will also need grade 4 in English and Maths (subject to admissions variation process). Prospective students should also be aware that course-specific entry criteria may apply – please see our prospectus or curriculum guide for details.”
Applications remain open for the forthcoming academic year, with further information available by emailing the sixth form.
“We are still accepting applications for the forthcoming academic year. Please email sixthform@nationalacademy.org.uk for more information.”
Destinations
Students are supported toward university, employment or apprenticeships.
“If your onward goal is to go to university, begin employment or take on an apprenticeship, we will support you to get there.”
Personal tutors support students with university applications, apprenticeships and work placements.
“You will meet your tutor daily to discuss academic and personal progress, and they will support you through the process of university applications, apprenticeships or work placements.”
Results
The page lists a news announcement describing outstanding success for Year 13 students in 2025.
“Outstanding Success for Year 13 Students at National Church of England Sixth Form”
The page lists a news announcement reporting outstanding success for Year 13 sixth-form students.
“Outstanding Success for Year 13 Students at National Church of England Sixth Form”
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