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Why Choose Nailsea School

Why Choose Nailsea School. At Nailsea School we can offer you the opportunity to learn and enjoy life in an environment where you will progress and be supported. Achievement. A Level 99% pass rate Average 73% Grades @ A – C 48% Grades @ A*-B Level 2 courses [GCSE A*-C]

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Why Choose Nailsea School

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  1. Why Choose Nailsea School • At Nailsea School we can offer you the opportunity to learn and enjoy life in an environment where you will progress and be supported.

  2. Achievement A Level • 99% pass rate Average • 73% Grades @ A – C • 48% Grades @ A*-B Level 2 courses [GCSE A*-C] • 100% pass rate

  3. Achievement continued • 2012-14 A*-B and A*-C measures: • Third best A level results in whole Bristol area. • Second best A level results in North Somerset

  4. Churchill, Gordano and Nailsea all had a greater than 5% reduction in % A*-B grades and a fall of more than 15 APS average points score (APS) entry • Clevedon showed a greater than 5% increase in A*-B grades and + 15 APS results • Nailsea came 3rd amongst all academy or LEA schools in the wider Bristol area

  5. French Geography German Health & Social Care History Law ICT Textiles Mathematics Philosophy • Art [fine art] • Biology • Business Studies • Chemistry • Drama • Product Design • English Language • English Literature • Product Design • Critical Thinking • RE Media Studies Music Music Tech PE Physics Psychology Spanish Sociology Home Economics BTEC Sport

  6. AND Foundation Year, Level 2 Extended Project BTEC in driving

  7. A Level Reform • Government changes: • AS and A2 “decoupled” (staged) • Subjects “more challenging” • Assessment at end of course • Co-teachable • Most AS’s exam only (review on Science practical assessment) • Revised A* methodology • Subjects affected Sept 2015: • Art • English Language • English Literature • History • Psychology • Photography • Physics • Biology • Chemistry • Sociology

  8. Opportunities 1 • UCAS references • Custodians • Ambassadors • Mentors • World Challenge • Duke of Edinburgh • Community Service

  9. Opportunities 2 • Balls/Socials • Student Council • School Presidency • Work Experience • Foreign Wex • Interview Skills • CV building

  10. Opportunities 3 • Assistant tutors • Study Skills • Sports • Staff-v-Sixth Form Sports • Designers in Residence

  11. Opportunities 4 • Leadership of clubs • Teaching • Fundraising • University Visits • Careers Guidance

  12. Post 16 Options 1 • Sixth Form – Nailsea School • Sixth Form – Elsewhere • College – Weston • College – Bristol • Specialist colleges – e.g. Cannington/ Filton • Apprenticeship • Employment

  13. Post 16 Options 2 >4 GCSE @ C+ • Level 3 courses • A level • BTEC • NVQ • Apprenticeship

  14. Post 16 Options 2 cont.. • <4 GCSE @ C+ • Level 1/2 courses • GCSE • BTEC • NVQ • Apprenticeship

  15. “I am especially grateful to those teachers who encouraged me/ helped me apply, and get an offer from Cambridge” Student

  16. “Students’ personal development is outstanding” Ofsted

  17. How to Choose the Best Course for You • GCSE prospects – level 2 or 3? • Career thoughts • Learning styles, assessment methods • Enjoyment/interest

  18. Application process and support • Prospectus and application forms distributed • Assembly and parents meeting • Sixth form focus week • 13th November Sixth Form Open Evening (VERY IMPORTANT!!) 5-7pm • 12th November – Careers Fair 4:30 – 7:00 • Senior teacher interviews • Mock exams • Application deadline: 8th December

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