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Thorpe Sixth Form
Your Future Your Choice
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Why Come To Thorpe?
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Deadline to submit applications is Monday 30 November
Meet The Team
Ms Bernard
Deputy Principal - Sixth Form
Mr Kaye
Head of Year 12
Mrs Woodcock
Head of Year 13
Mrs Batson
Student Guidance Officer
Mrs Wheatley
Sixth Form Administration
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Beyond the academic
There is more to you than just the Academic. The enrichment opportunities on offer at Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form allow students to show this through additional courses and experiences. Students undertaking an enrichment may choose one with UCAS points to help with their application into University while others may wish to opt for an enrichment program which gives an experience to draw upon for their future pathways. We have 13 enrichment courses on offer all of which explore students’ individual skills and talents, please click here for further information.
In addition to our enrichment programme Year 12 students will also undertake Academic Coaching. This is where students within the Sixth Form volunteer time to make a real difference by helping those in the lower school achieve their full potential and therefore giving back to the community. This can be undertaken in one of your chosen subjects or in other areas around the school, further information Academic Coaching can be found on pages 16 and 17 of our prospectus.
Sixth Form Community
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Subjects To Explore
T Levels
This qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is equally recognised by universities or employers
A Levels
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Cert/Diploma in Financial Studies
Specialist Qualifications
This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and is equally recognised by universities or employers
Advanced Specialist Qualifications
This qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is equally recognised by universities or employers
FAQ
A typical timetable will have ten hours a fortnight per subject. You will also have your enrichment course, two to four hours a fortnight depending on your course and two hours of Academic Coaching a fortnight. You will also have Personal Development sessions twice a week at Form Time on a Monday and Tuesday. The rest of your timetable will be filled in with iStudies which are study periods when you can carry out your private studies in your Sixth Form facilities.
If you forget your badge, you will need to sign in immediately with the Sixth Form Team in the Sixth Form Centre where you will receive a temporary badge for the day.
No, you don’t have to wear a uniform.
However, the dress code for the Sixth Form is one of a ‘modern workplace’. This does not have to mean a formal suit and tie, it is simply smart, professional attire.
The following is considered to be inappropriate dress for the Sixth Form:
Extreme hair colour/styles
Facial piercings
Flip-flops (as a matter of Health and Safety)
Short skirts/dresses/shorts that are above the mid-thigh
Torn jeans
Clothing bearing extreme slogans or symbols which may cause offence to others
Low cut tops and tops which expose the midriff
The 16-19 Bursary is available to all households whose income is 25k or under.
The Bursary gives financial support for trips, university visits, travel to school, meals during the school day and the loan of a laptop.
There is also a mandatory Bursary available to those students who are LAC or claim disability living allowance; these students can receive 1,200 per year. Please complete the 16-19 Bursary forms and return if eligible, these forms can be found by clicking here.
Yes you can, but you will need to sign in and out with your badge so we know when you are on and off site in emergencies.
Sainsbury’s and the Co-op are within walking distance although you only have 30 minutes for lunch. You must be back in time for assembly or Personal Development (PD) sessions and one to one mentoring on the days your tutor books you in. Days you do not have these PD time should be used for study.
Once you start we have a two week cooling-off period at the beginning of the term.
Should you wish to change a subject, you will need to see Mrs Batson or Ms Bernard to discuss this together.
As soon as you have your results, bring them to the Sixth Form Centre to meet the Sixth Form team who will see if they can offer you another course within our Sixth Form.
The first lesson is at 8:40am and the school finishes at 3:05pm.
Bare in mind there is a period 6 in some subjects so you might finish at 4:10pm.
Yes, not only can you bring your own device, but this is also something we encourage. Please note that any damage or loss is not covered by the school’s insurance, therefore make sure that your own insurance policy covers you.
Wifi is available in all Sixth Form areas.
It is important that you keep a regular routine and therefore, it is strongly encouraged that, no matter at what time your first and last lesson is, you stay on site from 8.25 am until 3.05 pm. If you have study periods during the day, there are plenty of study places where you can carry out private study.
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday 10 November until Monday 30 November. To apply please visit our website and complete the application form below.
Contact Us
For any further questions please contact us on sfadmissions@yare-edu.org.uk and we will respond as soon as possible.
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Thorpe High School and Sixth Form is part of the Yare Education Trust which is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales at Trust Central Office.
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