The Blackpool Sixth Form College

The college has a named SEN coordinator (Head of Additional Learning Support) and a dedicated ALS team supporting students with SEND, contributing to the local SEND offer.

“Our Special Educational Needs (SEN) coordinator is our Head of Additional Learning Support, David Williams”

Students with an EHCP may apply to the college up to age 25, beyond the standard 16-19 age limit.

“Young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) may be eligible to apply up to the age of 25.”

Every student is allocated a progress mentor who provides pastoral care, weekly group sessions on wellbeing/life skills, and one-to-one meetings on academic progress and personal development.

“On entering the college, we allocate a progress mentor to you, offering advice and guidance that helps you settle quickly into college life.”

The college provides emotional support through counselling alongside additional learning support for SEND students.

“We also provide emotional support through counselling.”

Student achieved top A Level grades in sciences and maths

“receiving an A\* in biology, an A in chemistry and an A in maths as well as an A\* in her extended project qualification.”

A student achieved a triple distinction star in BTEC Level 3 Sports and Exercise course

“Isaac gained a triple distinction star in his BTEC Level 3 Sports and Exercise course”

Sports Academies offer expert coaching for training and competing in a supportive, team-driven environment.

“Sports Academies – train, compete, and stay active with expert coaching in a supportive, team-driven environment.”

A wide range of clubs and societies run at lunchtimes, Wednesday afternoons and after college, covering musical theatre, sports, games, and other activities.

“We offer various clubs and societies for students to participate in, which run at lunchtimes, Wednesday afternoons and after college. Attendance is optional, but it is something you should consider. We offer activities covering musical theatre, badminton, table tennis, climbing, golf, knitting, yoga, book club, 5-s-side football, LGBT+, eco action and many more.”

The college states a mission and a set of seven named core values (Respect, Inclusion, Global Citizenship, Excellence & High Aspirations, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Support) underlying everything it does.

“These are the values which underlie every thing we do as a college:”

The college's stated mission is inspiring learning, developing character, and building futures.

“OUR MISSION: INSPIRING LEARNING, DEVELOPING CHARACTER, BUILDING FUTURES”

A Level entry requires at least two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4+ including English language, with additional subject-specific requirements per course

“We require at least two GCSEs at grade 5 and three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language. You must also meet the specific requirements for the individual courses you want to take.”

The sixth form provides a broad range of A Level, vocational, and Level 2 courses for students aged 16-19.

“A Level, Vocational and LEVEL 2 Courses for 16-19”

College publishes standard GCSE entry requirements per programme type (A Level, T Level, Combined, Vocational, Foundation), with resits required if grade 4 in maths/English not achieved

“The table below shows details of the standard college entry requirements. Subject specific requirements may apply and can be found on the inside of this booklet and on the college’s website. If you don’t achieve a grade 4 in GCSE maths and/or English language you will re-sit these as part of your programme of study.”

EHCP students are eligible to apply up to age 25, an exception to the standard age policy.

“Young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) may be eligible to apply up to the age of 25.”

Twin students progressed to UCLan for sports journalism and Lancaster University for mechanical engineering after BTEC and A level results

“Twins Isaac and Ethan Selley are both celebrating excellent results today. Isaac gained a triple distinction star in his BTEC Level 3 Sports and Exercise course and will now progress to UCLan to study sports journalism. His brother Ethan achieved straight A\* grades in maths, chemistry and will now move onto Lancaster University to study mechanical engineering.”

Student secured place at University of Oxford to study medicine

“Lucy-Mae Cheatle who is now heading to the University of Oxford to study medicine after receiving an A\* in biology, an A in chemistry and an A in maths as well as an A\* in her extended project qualification.”

Student achieved A* and A grades at A Level including EPQ A*

“receiving an A\* in biology, an A in chemistry and an A in maths as well as an A\* in her extended project qualification.”

College celebrates outstanding Level 3 (A Level and Vocational) results for the year.

“Blackpool Sixth Form College is celebrating another year of outstanding achievements as students receive their Level 3 results, marking the culmination of two years of hard work, determination, and resilience.”