6th Form Prospectus

Making a Difference

Welcome to the Sixth Form

Altwood’s Sixth Form students are committed, successful young people, who are enabled to work in a high achieving environment. Students who are offered a place to study at Altwood invariably attain exceptionally well, with the vast majority exceeding all expectations in the light of their GCSE performance.

The ALPS report recently reported that

“The overall value added grade for Year 13 is in the top 25% in the country”.

This is a national benchmark indicating excellent student performance which reflects the high standard and quality of teaching offered to Sixth Form students at Altwood.

Altwood welcomes into its Sixth Form all students who have shown a positive attitude towards study at GCSE and who are seeking post-16 education. The Sixth Form is the natural progression for Year 11 students. In choosing to join the Sixth Form you can be assured of the highest quality teaching, excellent resources and first class advice and help including dedicated teacher support when completing personal statements and UCAS applications for higher education.

We want you to study hard, make the most of the opportunities open to you and most importantly, achieve your potential.

Preparing for your future

Altwood School offers different pathways through post-16 education which are geared towards different ability levels. During interviews students will be guided towards the most appropriate pathway for themselves.

To find out which courses are currently on offer to Sixth Form students, please contact the school directly on 01628 622236 or to request a copy of the Sixth Form Prospectus please email the school at altwood@rbwm.org. This information will contain which subjects are available in collaboration with other schools through the Maidenhead Federation.

Subject choice is confirmed after the publication of the GCSE results in August

Quote from OFSTED Report about Altwood Sixth Form

“Students value highly the information they receive to assist them in making their subject choices. The quality of teaching is good. Students develop well their skills as independent learners”.

Sixth Form Extra-Curricular Opportunities

The Sixth Form is more than just academic studies. It provides opportunity to widen your horizons and to make a difference.

Work towards and achieve a Community Sports Leader Award

Play the stock market in the ‘Shares for Schools’ competition

Organise / participate in various social trips e.g., theatres

Act as a role model / buddy / a mentor to younger students in the Altwood community

Use your skills to support younger students within the paired reading scheme

Be a Tutor Group buddy in Years 7 / 8 / 9

Represent your school as a Prefect, maybe as Head Boy or Head Girl !