Sixth Form at Tong High School - THS6

 

Helping young adults reach their full academic, career and personal potential

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Just look at what we offer...

• Students are in the driving seat to take control of their future and become independent learners and dedicated achievers
   
• Each student has a dedicated tutor who provides both academic and personal support
   
• Wide range of courses to choose from
   
• State of the art, first class learning environments
   
• Access to advisors who provide top UCAS support and guidance
   
• Opportunities to study up to five AS Levels in the first year, maximising your UCAS points
   
• Sixth formers undertake a two week tailor made work placement/professional attachment
   
• Self-development opportunities via volunteering and leadership schemes
   
• Students are closely monitored to measure attainment to ensure maximum progress
   
• Sixth Form is different from the rest of school; the learning is as much about the transition from adolescence to adulthood as it is about academic study
   
• On-going partnership with parents and carers so that families are kept up to date with the

  progress of students.

100% of the students in Tong High School Sixth Form who applied to university got a place

With our wide range of Level 2 and Level 3 courses to choose from, there is something for
everyone – whether you’ve got your sights set on university or developing your knowledge
and skills to get ready for work. Courses include;

AS/A2

>Art >Biology >Chemistry >Critical Thinking >English >Graphics >General Studies

>History >ICT >Law >Maths >Physics >Psychology >Sociology

BTEC

Level 2 >Beauty Therapy (NVQ) >Business >Construction >Child Development

Level 3 >Animal Care >Business >Dance >Health & Social Care >Performance >Sport

We also offer other courses such as; The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

 

Department Staff

Ms Karen Oldroyd	Post 16 Team Leader
Mrs Chris Webster	Post 16 Leader
Mrs Bernie Leonard	Assistant Headteacher with Post 16 Responsibility

 

Ofsted Comments:

“Sixth formers mix well with younger students and provide good leadership.”

“Activities contribute successfully to Sixth Form students’ developing maturity and their social responsibilities.”