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Welcome to Settle College
Programme for the EveningTalks from:
Ms Costello - Principal
Mr Whitaker – Director of Sixth Form
Mr Murphy – Assistant Director of Sixth Form
Head Boy: Robert Scaife
Head Girl: Amy Hird
The Student View:
Year 12 Students:
Sarah Jackson
Simon Tarbox
Why Settle College? Changes at National Level. What next? The application process
and finding out more:
Why Settle College?• Happy school community – encouraging a thirst for
knowledge and love of learning.
• Academic success together with a commitment to
developing skills for life-long learning.
• High quality teaching is at the heart of everything
we do.
• Exceptional pastoral support to meet the needs of
every student.
• Rich offering of extra-curricular activities.
• Nurturing individual talents.
Why Settle College?
• A small welcoming community where
students are well known and valued.
• Excellent staff/student relationships.
• A school with the highest aspirations
for all students.
Why Settle College?
• Students willingness to contribute to their
school and community is exceptional.
• Sense of purpose around the school.
• Students achieve well because they work
co-operatively and positively with staff and
each other.
What is our Unique Selling Point?
• Small class sizes.
• Every student in the Sixth Form is known.
• Range of facilitating subjects + Vocational.
• Offer of 4 A Levels (we are not reducing to 3).
• Above National Average results.
• We work collaboratively with other schools.
Settle College Learner
Securing outstanding
outcomes for all of our
students including a
commitment to ensuring
that students achieve
success and the skills for
life-long learning.
High standards of respect,
courtesy and behaviour with
students showing pride in
their work and their uniform.
Developing leadership at all
levels.
Continuing to develop and evolve
our curriculum so that it is
innovative and inclusive; meeting
the needs of every single young
person no matter what their
ability or background.
A belief that all of us can go beyond our
best.
Working tirelessly to develop a thirst
for knowledge and a love of learning in
our young people through focusing on
the highest standards of classroom
practice, with high quality learning and
teaching at the heart of everything we
do.
• Insert picture of A Level results day
A commitment to high standards &
continuous improvementYear 13
- 99% pass rate.
- 54% A*-B. compared to National 52.8% (School % 2014 50%)
- 83% A*-C. compared to National 77% ( School % 2014 78.7%)
- 93% achieved their first choice university placements.
- BTEC Pass Rate: 100%
- BTEC Distinction and Distinction*: 63%
- 35% Russell Group.
A commitment to high standards &
continuous improvement
• Average point score per pupil at Settle College –
791.9 compared to comprehensive schools
nationally 744.1
• Average point score per entry at Settle College –
222.1 compared to comprehensive schools
nationally 212.5
• Current Post 16 attendance 95.85%
Hattie Lindley
Building Surveying
Sheffield Hallam
Annie Neill
Psychology
Edge Hill
Anna Marshall
Business
Sheffield Hallam
Simon Morphet
Foundation Degree
Land Management
Chloe Robinson
Teaching Assistant
course
Chris Sutcliffe
Special Effects Make
up
Emily Baker
Events Management
Jayne Wood
Nail Technician
CRAVEN COLLEGE
Karla Heppenstall
Psychology
University of Liverpool
Alison
Daggert
Psychology
Teesside
University
Ben Lee
Business and Economics
University of Sheffield
Matthew Maufe
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Aberystwyth University
Lauren Capstick
Forensics and Criminology
Manchester Met
Kate Beresford
Criminology and
Forensic Science
(Sept 2016)
Northumbria
University
Matthew Mosely
Film and Creative Writing
Lancaster University
Oliver Allsopp
Sports and Exercise Science
Cardiff University
Jack Brennand
Chemical
Engineering
(starting Sept
2016)
Newcastle
University Rebecca Brennand
Chemical
Engineering with
Masters Degree
Newcastle
University
Luke Jeffery
Geography
Newcastle
University
Ela Lindley
English Literature
and Creative
Writing
Newcastle
University
Claire Squires
MEDICINE
Bristol University
Charlotte Whittaker
Product Design Engineering
Brunei University
Katie Long
Product Design Engineering
Loughborough UniversityBen Ashcroft
Games Design and Production
Staffordshire University
Freja Kowalski
Psychology
Megan Craven
English Literature
York St. John
Molly McHale
Art
Doncaster College
Max Orrell
Acting
Italia Conte London
Gabriel Pickford
Japanese Studies
Oxford Brookes
Zara Wynne
Midwifery
Wolverhampton University
Changes at National Level
• Last September A level specifications began a national change.
• All A level subjects will see change over three years.
• A small number remain with AS and A2 from 2016 whilst most shall have changed.
• We continue to enter students for AS examinations, however if taken to A2 only the linear end of two year result shall count.
• Changes to assessment in BTEC
• This is outlined in the Prospectus and shall be updated regularly on our website.
What is on offer in Settle College Sixth Form?
Art and Design (BTEC)
Biology
Business (BTEC)
Chemistry
Citizenship
English Literature
FrenchGeography
A level Sport HistoryInformation Technology (BTEC)
Mathematics
Media (BTEC)Product Design
Psychology
Physics
Performing Arts
AQA Baccalaureate
Extended Project
Further Maths Sport (BTEC)
What grades do I need to get? Overall Requirements For Sixth Form Entry
Academic Pathway e.g. 4 A levels through to Year 13 or 3 A levels and one AS (AS Level
taken at the end of Year 12) + Extended Project leading to the AQA
Baccalaureate.
Entry Criteria: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C including English and Maths
plus entry criteria for each subject.
Mixed Pathway e.g. 3 A Levels + One BTEC taken in Year 12 or 2 A Levels and 2
BTECs.
Entry criteria: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C (preferably including English and
Maths) plus entry criteria for each subject
Vocational Pathway e.g. 3 BTECs and Work Experience
Entry Criteria: 4 GCSEs grades A*-C, plus entry criteria for each
subject. Re-sit English and Maths GCSE if grades are not C or above.
Building a Sixth Form
Curriculum – Academic Pathway
ASCitizenship
Year
12AS
Subject 2AS
Subject 3AS
Subject 4
A2Subject 2
A2Subject 3
AQA Bacc
Year
13
A2EPQPSE
ASSubject 1
A2Subject 1
Y12 or Y13
ASFM
Building a Sixth Form
Curriculum – Mixed Pathway
Year
12BTEC
AS
Subject 3
AS
Subject 4
A2
Subject 3
Year
13
BTEC
A2 level
BTEC
A2 level
BTEC
Building a Sixth Form Curriculum
– Vocational Pathway
Year
12WEX
AS
Subject 1
Year
13
GCSE
Maths/English
Re-sit
BTEC
A2 level
BTEC
A2 level
BTECBTEC
WEX
2nd Year
AQA Baccalaureate
• Open to Y12 students who have done well in GCSEs
• 4 parts to qualification
• Helps distinguish brightest students for top universities
Summary of entry criteria for each
subject available in the Prospectus
Subject Equivalent
Value
Minimum Grade for
course
Additional Information Phase of change
Art BTEC National
Extended Certificate
(Year 12 only awards
Certificate)
1 A-Level 4 GCSEs of Grade C
or higher – 1 of
which is Art.
BTECs Art underwent change in
2014 to ensure parity between A-
Levels and BTEC’s.
AQA Baccalaureate Awarded: Pass,
Merit,
Distinction, based
on final A2 results.
This qualification
will be offered to
students at the start
of Year 12 who have
achieved a GCSE
average point
score of 6 and
above.
The qualification incorporates a
students A-Level choices and adds
an AS course in Citizenship, an
Extended Project and an
Enrichment Diary. In addition,
students must study three full A-
Level options.
Biology A-Level 1 A-Level 5 GCSEs which must
include: BB in Core
and Additional
Science OR BB in
Triple Award
Science AND B in
Maths.
Not suitable for students who have
studied Level 2 BTEC Applied
Science or Applied Science GCSE.
Started new specification
September 2015
Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Geography
Tuesday Geography
Wednesday Geography
Thursday
Friday Geography
Subject 1
The Sixth Form Timetable
Year 12
2 SubjectsForm Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Geography Maths
Tuesday Maths Geography
Wednesday Geography
Thursday Maths
Friday Geography Maths
Subject 1 Subject 2
3 SubjectsForm Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Geography Maths Business
Studies
Tuesday Maths Geography
Wednesday Business
Studies
Geography
Thursday Business
Studies
Maths
Friday Business
Studies
Geography Maths
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3
4 Subjects
Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Geography Maths Business
Studies
Sport
Tuesday Maths Geography
Wednesday Business
Studies
Sport Geography Sport
Thursday Business
Studies
Maths
Friday Business
Studies
Geography Sport Maths
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4
4 Subjects and CitizenshipForm Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Geography Maths Business
Studies
Sport
Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography
Wednesday Business
Studies
Sport Geography Sport
Thursday Business
Studies
Maths
Friday Business
Studies
Geography Sport Maths
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship
4 Subjects, PSCHE and
EnrichmentForm Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Geography Maths Business
Studies
Sport
Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography
Wednesday Business
Studies
Sport Geography Sport Enrichment
Thursday Business
Studies
Maths
Friday Business
Studies
Geography Sport Maths
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment
4 Subjects, Citizenship,
Enrichment and Library StudyForm Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Geography Maths Business
Studies
Sport Community
Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography
Wednesday Business
Studies
Sport Geography Sport Enrichment
Thursday Business
Studies
Maths Library period
Friday Business
Studies
Geography Sport Maths Library Period
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment
and
Community
Library
periods
Timetable
and Tutor TimeForm Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Monday Tutor: weekly
update and
attendance
Geography Maths Business
Studies
Sport Community
Tuesday Tutor: Quiz Maths Citizenship Geography
Wednesday Assembly Business
Studies
Sport Geography Sport Enrichment
Thursday Year 12 skills
Year 13 UCAS
Business
Studies
Maths Library period
Friday Tutor:
Attendance
checks
Business
Studies
Geography Sport Maths Library Period
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment Library
periods
Tutor time
and
assemblies
Successes and HighlightsCern Trip 2016 Ski Trip 2015
Successes and HighlightsSri Lanka – World
Challenge
Sports Leaders
Successes and HighlightsFuture Scholars – Ogden
Schools’ Physicist of the
Year Award
Cross- Age Tutoring
Chemistry Olympiad
Successes and Highlights3 night production of Grease and other Drama performances
Successes and HighlightsCarillion CEO visit
Director of Yorkshire Dales
Millennium Trust visit
Iceland Trip
Successes and HighlightsYoung Enterprise
Community Placements and
Enrichment activities
• 1 hour a week
• Member of staff for reference
• Primary School Links
• Mentoring
• Better Reading/Guardian Scheme
• House Events
• Age Concern Befriending Scheme
• Age Concern volunteers.
• Sports Clubs
• Common People (VI Form Mag)
• College Improvement
• Links with outside world
• Cooking for University
• Lifeguarding course
Committee
Sixth Form Induction
Sixth Form Events
Sixth Form Social Events
Supporting Charity
Debating issues
University Visits
Representing Settle College
The Application Process
Thursday 12th November at 6.30pm Sixth Form Open Evening
From Monday 16th November to
Friday 27th November
Interviews for Year 11 Students to discuss
Post 16 choices **
Friday 15th January Sixth Form Taster Day
Friday 22nd January Deadline for Application Forms
Friday 22nd April Post-16 Offers Published
From Monday 7th March to Friday
18th March
Supplementary Interviews for students with
option queries
Thursday 25th August GCSE Results Day
Thursday 25th August Year 12 Enrolment Day
Key Notes from our Students
• Head Boy: Robert Scaife
• Head Girl: Amy Hird
• Year 12 student – Sarah Jackson
• Year 12 student – Simon Tarbox
A final reminder
• Ethos- a happy caring environment where every student is known.
• Achievement- a school committed to high standards and continual improvement.
• Curriculum- a personalised, broad and balanced curriculum. Small school but diverse offer.
• Life-long learning – commitment to developing skills for life in a rapidly changing world.
Feel free to visit subject stands and ask questions:
1. What courses do we offer?
2. What will the course lead onto?
3. Which is the best combination of course for me?
4. What are the Entry Requirements?
5. Am I suitable for the course?
Please take the opportunity to speak with the 6th Form
team and Student leaders.
Refreshments will be served in the Sixth Form Centre all
evening.