Sheldon currently offers thirty A level courses, so you have a huge choice - more than most other sixth forms. There is usually a course combination to suit your needs. Remember that most sixth formers study four AS courses in Year 12 and continue with three of these to A2, although some continue with four.

 

All our courses are detailed in the sixth form prospectus which is published at Christmas time.

 

The Sixth Form Open Evening was on Thursday 10th January 2013 at 7pm.

 

 

How do I get in?

 

Entry is by application form, which is available here. You will then have a short interview with the Head or Deputy Head of Sixth Form. This is mostly aimed at making sure that you have chosen appropriate course for you. If you wish to do four A levels, you will need five or more GCSEs at C grade or above (you will probably need B grades for your chosen subjects). We will always try to look positively on any application made to us.

 

 

 

You are most welcome to apply. Every year many students come to Sheldon Sixth Form from other local secondary schools. They settle well at Sheldon and enjoy their studies here.

 

 

 

The vast majority of students get to study their four first-choice courses, a few get three out of four. As Sheldon Sixth form has grown we have been able to offer a lot more choice.

 

 

 

You should be talking to your subject teachers about A levels that interest you, talking to your tutor, researching careers in the careers library, and looking at university courses to see what the entry requirements are. A good place to start is the Ucas website.

 

 

Most students fall into two camps on this one. Either choose courses that you need for a specific career path (that's why early research is essential) or choose courses because you enjoy them.

 

 

Download the
Sixth Form Prospectus 2013

 

 

 

What will be expected of me?

 

We expect you to strive to be the best you can be, join in and be a part of the school community, and enjoy your time with us.

  

 

 

We have a wide range of days out to universities, as well as activity trips that have included sailing and snowboarding. There is a leadership weekend, numerous in-school charity fundraisers, where sixth formers lead the school, as well as subject-based field trips and the opportunity to go to Tanzania (or Namibia or Borneo) for a month in your final year. We also have a formal Leavers' Ball. If you want to ask about organising something yourself, the answer is "yes".

 

 

There are good reasons to go to college. For instance, it may be that you want to train for a trade.

 

However, there are some very good reasons for coming to us: we have great results; a happy and cohesive community; we offer excellent levels of tutorial support, which even the best students need from time to time; and we have a great record of entry to university, including Oxford and Cambridge. We feel that students at Sheldon get a great deal, but we are still striving to improve. we are very proud of our sixth form and our students. Have a look at our most recent Ofsted report.

 

Mr Seeley, the Head of Sixth Form; Mr Humphreys, Head of Year 12; or Mrs Butterworth, Head of Year 13, would be delighted to hear from you at sixthform@sheldonschool.co.uk

 

Carolyn Wakefield in the Sixth Form Office can be telephoned on 01249 766036.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to our booming sixth form.