Welcome
Welcome to the sixth form at Caldicot School. Many of our Year 11 students choose to continue their education with us and we value the continued confidence and trust that they, and their parents, place in the school. We also have new students each year that choose to join our school community from other schools when they finish year 11 and our staff and students are particularly welcoming to new faces.
Students in Years 12 and 13 can choose to follow courses from a wide range of subject areas. We have a range of qualifications available, including AS levels in the first year, A levels over two years, Level 3 certificates and diplomas, BTECs and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate.
For students joining our sixth form, we are proud to offer:
- an already well-established working relationship with our staff;
- high quality learning and teaching recognised in our most recent Estyn inspection;
- supportive pastoral care;
- robust academic target setting, tracking and monitoring;
- guidance and advice for post 18 pathways, including UCAS support;
- a wide and varied enrichment programme; and
- designated study and social areas exclusively for sixth form students.
In addition, students have a range of opportunities to experience and explore their next steps pathways through university presentations and visits. We also provide support with learning more about apprenticeships and employment opportunities. As well as support from the Sixth Form team, students benefit from our close links with universities, apprenticeship providers and the Careers Wales service, having multiple opportunities to meet with these during their time with us.
Our Sixth Form students are always keen to continue to build on the excellent relationships they have with staff and this is demonstrated by their desire to contribute to school life by their involvement in mentoring younger students and their support with co-curricular acitivities. This forms a small part of our extensive enrichment programme that also includes opportunities for students to develop their leadership and employabililty skills, participate in a wide range of educational visits and trips, be active in the local community and enjoy Sixth Form Socials!
To find out more about sixth form life at Caldicot School then do get in touch via [email protected]
Emma Baker - Head of Sixth Form