@Caldicot_Sch

08:12 AM - 19 May 2023

We have an exciting opportunity to join the school as Teacher of Physics from September. Please follow the link for details https://t.co/R6BvasimSu

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1658401251002818561

10:17 AM - 16 May 2023

A huge congratulations to our young athletes who competed in the County Finals last week and achieved some fantastic results across a multitude of disciplines! And thank you to all the staff who supported them. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏆 pic.twitter.com/zC5KJesfzt

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1654167401389228036

17:53 PM - 4 May 2023

Congratulations to Caldicot year 10 Rugby 🏉 winning the Newport Schools Cup today 5-0 against an extremely strong Caerleon team! Great game to watch💪😳 pic.twitter.com/3NSih4zG5T

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1653798276167086080

17:26 PM - 3 May 2023

Huge congratulations to Caldicot year 7 Rugby team🏉 Winners of the year 7 Plate final today! Great match v Monmouth and 31-27 shows how tough a competition it was💪🏉 pic.twitter.com/xDH6adcuxo

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1651145441709375489

09:45 AM - 26 Apr 2023

And they’re off! Following our year 10 and year 11 success, today year 7 and year 8 mathematicians try their hand at the Junior Challenge. Pob lwc pawb! pic.twitter.com/TvaIsb4KjN

13:50 PM - 25 Apr 2023

Thank you for your patience, this has now been resolved. https://t.co/42zX3SZ3iI

12:16 PM - 25 Apr 2023

Please be aware that due to external technical issues school communications, apart from phone lines, are unavailable. We will update you when this is resolved.

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1650611853200900098

22:25 PM - 24 Apr 2023

What a great performance by the CaldiCoders!Two Cups at the regionals and a Cup at the GB finals🏆👏. https://t.co/D40tv8Ua7u pic.twitter.com/MCcOKjDtUv

16:14 PM - 28 Mar 2023

We have a very exciting opportunity for an excellent leader, take a look at our Deputy Head vacancy via E-Teach https://t.co/nh1cNk8ezm

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1640446194789785633

21:10 PM - 27 Mar 2023

Caldicot School Team 2 won 'Best Application of Engineering and Technology. Also had two other nominations. We are very proud of them. pic.twitter.com/bdqOO9vo3q

University Guidance

The decision of which university to apply to is one of the most exciting and important decisions in a sixth form student’s life. Sixth Form Personal Tutors are on hand to support sixth formers and in the summer term of Year 12, the formal registration process begins. This support is for all individuals, tailored to each student’s needs. 

A few useful websites to support students are included below. This is designed to assist with the planning and preparation prior to formal application. 

  • UCAS - UCAS is the university admissions site where students can search through courses that you may like to study at university;  
  • University Open Days - Here students will find a list of all the up and coming open days. These tend to take place during the summer term of Year 12 and the autumn term of Year 13. Follow the link to find out when visits to the universities are available;  
  • Russell Group Universities  - These are the top 24 universities in the UK. The Bishop of Llandaff has an excellent track record in helping students obtain places to study at them. Students wishing to study at a Russell Group University should read the document 'Informed Choice' to support applications;  
  • Oxford or Cambridge - These universities have extremely high admissions requirements and are very selective. Applications have to be received by mid-October in Year 13 and students are expected to research colleges and courses well beforehand. GCSE performance must contain a considerable number of A*/A grades and students are expected to have the potential to achieve three A grades or better at A Level. Students wishing to apply to Oxbridge are supported by their Personal Tutor or with the Head of Sixth Form, early in Year 12. Visits to the universities and the individual colleges are highly recommended;  
  • Medicine - Students thinking of applying for Medicine should visit the link which provides some useful information about the application process; 
  • Student Finance Wales - University can be expensive and it is important students and families establish how much the experience is likely to cost. The following link provides useful guidance to families and students about financing courses, as well as grants and student loans available;  
  • Centigrade  - This software package provides a unique, bespoke set of possible university and career choices based on information shared by students. It is among the most advanced and well-regarded pieces of research software of its type in the world. There is a charge for this service (approx £20); and
  • Unistat - This site is designed to help students make an informed choice when deciding which UK university or college to apply to. It includes the results of the latest National Student Survey and ranks universities on the basis of student well-being and course satisfaction.