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Four Students recieve offers from Oxford and Cambridge
Four students have had confirmation of offers to study at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in 2012.
Blackpool Sixth students get a future career boost through new workplace mentors
Blackpool Sixth students will get a unique boost to their future careers over the next eighteen months as they are paired up...
13 Blackpool Sixth students achieve national Maths success
13 students from Blackpool Sixth have achieved success in the national Mathematics Senior Challenge with five students...Announcements
Course Advice Evening
29th February 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Return to the Forbidden Planet
6th March 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Return to the Forbidden Planet
7th March 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the timetable like for a typical day?
A typical day starts at 8.45am and finishes at 3.55pm, except on a Thursday when the day ends at 4.10pm. Lessons lasts for 70 minutes, you could have up to 5 lessons during the day. However, you will be allocated study periods on your timetable for independent learning. This makes for a varied and personalised timetable. Wednesday afternoons are set aside for enrichment and other activities with very few timetabled lessons.
Do different courses have different entry requirements?
The Sixth Form has an overall minimum entry requirement; this depends upon the type of programme you choose to study. There are some specific requirements to gain entry on some of our courses, details of these can be found with the information for each department.
Do I have to have taken a subject at GCSE to study it at A level?
Not necessarily as there are a greater number of subjects available for you to study at A level. Many of these subjects you will never have studied before. If you wish to continue studying a subject you have studied at GCSE you must have passed it with at least a grade C. See the information under “Specific Requirements” for individual courses for more information.
What is the interview like?
Once you have applied you will have an interview. This is really an informal chat to discuss you choice of subjects and will often be with a small group of other applicants, usually from your school. One to one interviews can be arranged by contacting the School Liaison Team.
What does the offer of a place mean?
After we have interviewed you, we are usually able to offer you a place. This offer will be conditional and will depend on whether you achieve the grades required.
Can I change the subjects I have applied for?
You can change the subjects you have applied for at any time before enrolment day. You will be given plenty of opportunity to gather information during your final year, through presentations in school, Open Evenings, interviews and the Pre-Sixth Form Conference, as well as from the website and prospectus.
What kinds of enrichment activities does the Sixth Form offer?
The Sixth Form has a wide range of enrichment activities aimed at enhancing your programme of study.
Transport - Do we get bus passes if we live quite far away?
Yes, there are reduced price bus passes available to those who live beyond three miles from the Sixth Form. There is also a Transport Bursary for students who have a household income between £16,190* and £20,817* and who live more than one mile from College.
*based on 2011/12 figures. These may change for the 2012/13 adacemic year.
Is it true that financial support is available to help me stay in education after 16?
If you choose to study at Blackpool Sixth, we will do everything possible to support you. There are currently five parts to the financial support available to students which you can read by visiting www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/finance
What support is there for additional needs?
We have a large and very friendly Additional Support Team who are experienced at assisting you with any needs which may affect your learning. You can also contact the Head of Additional Support Ann Lloyd at learnalert@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
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