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Learning to shape the future Sixth Form Prospectus 2018
Welcome to Upton High Sixth Form
I am delighted and proud to introduce you to our Sixth Form prospectus,
which will give you just a flavour of the outstanding Sixth Form provision
here at Upton-by-Chester High School.
In May 2015 OfSTED judged us to be ‘a good school with an
OUTSTANDING Sixth Form’ and as such we are the only outstanding Sixth
Form in Chester, an accolade of which we are justly proud.
We are highly effective in deliver ing outcomes that provide exceptionally well for our
students’ needs, ensuring that they are very well equipped for the next stage of their
education, training or employment.
Staff secure fast progress for our students and use their expert subject knowledge to
motivate students exceptionally well.
Our sixth formers leave us as well qualified, well-rounded individuals who have benefitted
from an exceptio nal Sixth Form experience, both within and beyond the classroom; they are
consistently securing places on their chosen pathways and excelling.
Young people who join our Sixth Form, whether from our school or increasingly, from
neighbouring schools, benefit from a myriad of opportunities that come from being part of
a large, highly successful Sixth Form. They also benefit from the many additional
opport unities available for leadership, service and extra-curricular activities afforded by
being part of the largest comprehensive school in Chester.
It is this recipe of academic excellence, strong community and provision of enriching
activities that makes our Sixth Form such an outstanding place to work and learn.
We would be delighted to see you at our Open Evening in January or you may contact us
at any time to arrange an individual visit.
With best wishes
With best wishes,
Mrs Paula Dixon,
Headteacher
Why choose Upton High Sixth Form?
Marta Chmielecka Ben Murphy Shirley Bong
FRENCH, MATHS, BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY IT BUSINESS, PSYCHOLOGY AND BIOLOGY SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND MANDARIN
"I moved to the area from Poland two “I came to Upton High School from “I really enjoyed studying at Upton for
years ago and decided to choose another Chester school to complete the five years up until GCSE and when
Upton-by-Chester High School my A Levels here, because I knew it came to choosing where to study A
because the Sixth Form had received that this Sixth Form received an Levels, I quickly realised that the Sixth
an ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted that outstanding category from Ofsted Form at Upton would be the place to
year, which told me a lot about the and also because there is a really give me the best set of qualifications
quality of the teaching. The teachers wide choice of A level options. So and an excellent foundation for life
are very knowledgeable about their many, in fact, that I had difficulty in beyond the Sixth Form. I decided to
subjects and are willing to spend time choosing my subjects! In the end, I stay here to take up my studies and I
with you to help; they are very approachable and are chose the right courses for me and I am finding them have not regretted my choice. The school offers a wide
very efficient at providing further explanation and exciting. I am inspired to explore my subjects beyond range of subjects with something for everyone and the
support if you need it. Furthermore, there are many the classroom. school has an excellent range of resources which are
valuable opportunities for self-development in the Sixth easily accessible. All of my subject teachers are
Making the move away from friends at my first school
Form, in areas such as leadership and mentoring. There extremely supportive and encouraging and they made
was a daunting prospect and I knew it would be a big
is also a variety of extracurricular activities to be sure that I had a smooth transition; I feel that I am in
change for me, but I can honestly say that I made the
enjoyed, which also adds dimension to your job or good hands.
right decision. The transition to studying A Levels has
university application."
not been easy, but I have found the teachers to be I am very excited to be studying here and I am
experts in their subjects and they are always more than absolutely confident that Upton will help me to achieve
willing to help. the results that I need in order to succeed in the future.”
I would really recommend studying A levels at Upton-
by-Chester High School.”
“Sixth Form provision is outstanding.”
(OFSTED 2015)
The Sixth Form Curriculum
Students study 3 subjects at A level. Students are those specific subject requirements detailed in the
also encouraged to study for the Extended Sixth Form prospectus. Each application is given
Project Qualification We are an academic and careful consideration and the student is guided
inclusive Sixth Form offering 25 A level courses. and advised on their most appropriate study path.
Outstanding lessons are delivered by experienced We reserve the right to refuse admission on to a
A level teachers. subject course or courses in the Sixth Form if,
based on the professional advice given by the
student's teachers, we consider that studying at
The minimum requirement to enter the Sixth Form
this level would not be appropriate.
is five good GCSE passes, including English and
maths. However, all subjects have different entry
requirements and students are advised to refer to
“Teaching in the Sixth Form is
outstanding. Teachers use their very
strong subject knowledge to motivate
students exceptionally well.”
(OFSTED 2015)
“I was given the unique opportunity to visit Swaziland … a once in a life-time experience.” Georgia
Enrichment Opportunities In the Sixth Form all students are actively encouraged to take on leadership roles in the school community and develop a range of transferable skills to prepare them for today’s highly competitive world of work. At Upton High School, we offer an exciting, inspiring and diverse range of enrichment opportunities including: • Sixth Form Leadership Team • Nuffield Bursary • Peer Mentoring • Educational visits, international travel and cultural exchanges • European Youth Parliament • Performing Arts activities: Drama, Dance and Music • Debating Society • Mock Council of the European Union • Leadership of the Eco-Schools Action Team “Students develop leadership skills through democratic and international enrichment activities.” (OFSTED 2015)
Examination Success Every year we are very proud of our examination success. This year a significant proportion of our students went on to study at an institution of their choice including Oxbridge or Russell Group universities. We ensure our students receive impartial and individual advice from Mrs Wood (Careers Adviser) and Mr Jones (Higher Education Adviser). A LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS 2017 78% A* - C grades 100% pass rate in 27 courses 100% pass rate in the Extended Project Qualification “Students regularly make outstanding progress and a very high number reach the very highest levels of attainment.” (OFSTED 2015)
Aspire to be all you can be
Stella Dixon Maya Williams David Mansfield
2017 Leavers 2017 Leavers 2017 Leavers
I am now studying Japanese at the Thanks to the great teaching and I am currently studying Physics at
University of Cambridge, after encouragement I received at Upton, I Lancaster University after gaining
studying A levels in Chinese, English am now reading Medicine at the grade As in computer science,
language and mathematics at Upton- University of Nottingham, having mathematics and physics and an A* in
by-Chester High School. Thanks to studied biology, chemistry, the Extended Project Qualification
the support of teachers and the Sixth mathematics and French at A Level. (EPQ) at Upton-by-Chester High
Form team, I enjoyed great success, In the Sixth Form, I found that there School. I couldn’t be more
which has enabled me to reach where was a good balance between time for appreciative of my time in the Sixth
I am today. Teachers did a fantastic independent research, structured Form at Upton. From the very first
job at making A levels interesting and lessons and revision sessions. The day, I felt respected and comfortable,
really challenged me to fulfil my potential, form tutors Sixth Form provided an excellent transitional ‘bridge’ particularly as support and advice was always available
and the Higher Education Adviser provided moral and for becoming totally independent at university. I found when I needed it. Students in the Sixth Form at Upton
practical support when I needed it most and the Sixth the lessons interesting and I was encouraged to do are able to choose subjects that they enjoy from the
Form Team helped me to manage my learning around extensive reading and research, which helped me wide range on offer. Students learn how to become
admissions tests, interviews and various other during my university interviews and with my personal independent and how to build adult relationships with
commitments. The opportunity to take the Extended statement. The Sixth Form Team provided great teachers and peers. A large part of Sixth Form
Project Qualification (EPQ) on the Japanese national support with mock interviews and helped to arrange experience is preparing and applying for university and
anthem was invaluable, as it gave me the chance to work experience at local hospitals, which I needed to at Upton I received honest and well-informed advice at
study my (pretty unconventional) subject before support my application and which gave me confidence every step of the application process. During my two
university and enabled me to talk about it in depth at in the competitive application process. Teachers and years in the Sixth Form at Upton, I received all the
my interview at Cambridge. It hasn’t all been about tutors at Upton provided a strong support system and support I needed to ensure I reached my full potential
academics learning, either: I had the opportunity to understood the challenge of balancing life with the and achieved the best possible results.
take part in extra-curricular activities, such as playing in stress of doing A Levels and applying for medicine at
the school band, which was great fun and meant that I the same time. I also learnt many soft skills, which have
got involved in school activities and the wider boosted my confidence. For example, I improved my
community, and I participated in a Chinese language communication skills by giving presentations. I learnt
speaking competition in London, which was memorable. to take concise notes and approaches to problem
The Sixth Form at Upton has a great sense of solving, which have proved very useful skills at “Information and guidance
community and that support network helped me to university, where professionalism and communication
succeed. I really enjoyed my time there and it definitely
helped me prepare for life beyond school. Anyone can
are just as important as academic qualifications. During
my time in the Sixth Form at Upton, I made many great
for higher education and careers
succeed with the right support; Upton will give you that
and more..
friends and learned a lot about myself. The
opportunities available are engaging and worthwhile options is of high quality”.”
and I now have a strong set of skills that I will build on (Ofsted 2015)
for the rest of my life.Transition into the Sixth Form Support for students progressing into Upton High Sixth Form: • An Open Evening • Guidance meetings with the Sixth Form Tutors • A Taster Day for external applicants held in June • Early academic review to ensure students have settled into their Sixth Form studies • Lower Sixth team building and induction programme • University visit to build student aspirations and consider post 18 pathways Student Support We aim to support our students, parents/carers by: • Hosting Sixth Form Parents’ and Open Evenings • Regularly monitoring, assessing and reporting on students’ progress • Providing study areas and conference facilities • Supervised study periods
“I loved my time in the Sixth Form at Upton, I had excellent
teachers who were always available to help me and were
enthusiastic and encouraging.”A4
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