Bilton School

Dedicated Sixth Form Learning Mentor provides extra support to students who need it

“We also have the support of our Sixth Form Learning Mentor, who works closely with students whom we feel need just a little extra support to ensure a successful sixth form experience.”

Tutor time programme covers relationships, safety and independent living skills

“our tutor time programme enables students to develop skills and knowledge around relationships, keeping themselves safe and living independently”

Sixth form offers work experience, leadership and university trips/visits, plus additional qualifications such as Core Maths, EPQ and DofE

“We offer a variety of enrichment opportunities at Bilton, including work experience, leadership and university trips and visits as well as additional qualifications such as Core Maths, EPQ and DofE.”

Students encouraged into leadership opportunities including volunteering with younger students or joining the Leadership Team (Head Students, Wellbeing Ambassadors)

“We encourage all students in Sixth Form to engage in leadership opportunities. This could be by volunteering to support younger students, or by applying to become part of the Leadership Team. Currently we have the following appointments within the team. Head Students, Wellbeing Ambassadors”

Sixth form described as a friendly, supportive and inclusive community with motivated, ambitious students

“Welcome to Bilton School Sixth Form – it is my pleasure to introduce you to our friendly, supportive and inclusive community where our students are motivated, ambitious and have a real love of learning.”

Sixth form combines a rigorous curriculum with a supportive, caring and enriching environment and a culture of respect and encouragement

“Bilton School Sixth Form focuses on creating well rounded young adults through a rigorous curriculum that offers both academics and a supportive, caring and enriching environment.”

Students are supported to become independent learners with skills for work, apprenticeships and higher education

“Students are supported to become independent learners and develop the skills required to succeed in the world of work, apprenticeships and higher education.”

Sixth form led by a named Head of Sixth Form (Mrs Hanson), offering a range of subjects for students to continue passions or discover new ones

“We are proud to be able to offer a range of subjects where students can continue their passions or discover new ones in subjects that they may not have experienced before.”

16-19 Bursary Fund supports young carers, disabled students, or those in receipt of financial aid to stay in full-time education

“The 16-19 Bursary Fund supports students to stay in full-time education if they are a young carer, disabled or are they/their families are in receipt of financial aid.”

The trust is the Admissions Authority for all its academy schools, but admissions and appeals are administered by the relevant Local Authority.

“Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust is the Admissions Authority for all academy schools within the MAT. Admissions and appeals to our academy schools are administered by the relevant Local Authority.”

Sixth form supports informed decisions about post-18 choices including university, apprenticeship, or other alternatives

“We will support you in making informed decisions about both your education in sixth form and your choices post 18, whether that’s university, an apprenticeship or any alternative you decide to pursue.”

School supports students with post-18 pathway options and informed decision-making before leaving at end of year 13

“We support all students with each of the pathways options post 18 and provide them with the information needed to make an informed decision regarding their next steps when they leave us at the end of year 13.”

Results at post-16 have improved year on year

“Students that study with us make excellent progress and results at post 16 have improved year on year.”