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2021 prospectus
Cardinal Newman
Sixth Form
Warden Hill Road
Top 20% of schools in the country
32% A*-A
100% pass rate
newman6th.co.uk
A Warm Welcome from the Head of Sixth
Form
At Newman Sixth we receive excellent results year on year and are extremely proud of our
consistent high achievement and continual progress.
In 2019 and 2020, we received our best A Level results yet. In 2019, 26% of our students
received A*-A grades in their results, which rose to 32% in 2020. In 2019, 79% of students
received A*-C, which climbed to 85% in 2020. Our pass rate has been 100% for a number
of years now and is testament to our outstanding teaching practise and plethora of
support available in our Sixth Form.
We are a small community, and with that comes smaller class sizes and personalised
intervention so that all students have the opportunity to do their very best.
As well as academic success, we also strive to cultivate compassionate, mature and
ambitious young adults. Through the range of extra-curricular activities that we offer and
our strong volunteering programme, every student is encouraged to show dedication and
compassion during their time with us.
We hope that you enjoy our virtual open evening this year and I look forward to meeting
you all very soon.
Shelley Blackbird
Head of Cardinal Newman Sixth Formf Sixth Form
Be a part of our success story
Discover more: www.newman6th.com @newman6th
“The Sixth Form is great at making students feel
welcome and part of the community. Despite it
being connected to a Catholic school, all faiths
are welcome and treated equally. The small
classes allow students to learn quicker and
easier as they get a lot more attention from the
teachers.” A Yr 13 student.
“Newman Sixth is such as student orientated
college. The support and care you get from
teachers and staff make it so much less stressful.
You feel prepared and calm which is probably one
of the most important factors I took into
consideration when choosing this college.”
A Yr 12 student.
“Newman Sixth has both a welcoming
social environment and a great learning
atmosphere. Teachers are very willing
to help you if you get stuck. When you
have an issue, the N6 team are very
good at helping you find a solution.”
A Yr 12 student.
What can I study at Newman?
At Newman, all students are required
to choose one pathway that allows
them to study 3 A Levels or equivalent
courses over 2 years.
A Level courses are linear and
examined at the end of Year 13, whilst
many of the BTEC Level 3 courses are
examined throughout the course
through a combination of summative
exams and coursework.
All of our courses are accredited and
all of our pathways offer routes to
University, Degree Apprenticeships
and Employment.
Pathway Options
PATHWAY 1
A LEVELS ONLY
PATHWAY 2
BTEC LEVEL 3
COURSES ONLY
PATHWAY 3
A COMBINATION OF A
LEVEL AND BTEC LEVEL 3
COURSES
GCSE Entry
Requirements
5 GCSEs at Levels 5-9
Minimum of Level 4 in
English, Maths &
Science.
4 GCSEs at Levels 4-9
Minimum of Level 3 in
English, Maths &
Science.
5 GCSEs at Levels 5-9
Minimum of Level 4 in
English, Maths &
Science.
See separate sheet for additional subject specific entry requirements.
What can I study Discover more: www.newman6th.com @newman6th
what subjects are right for
me?
It is important to choose the subjects that
students have a PASSION for, that they can
EXCEL in and that link to their chosen CAREER
path, if they know what they want to be
already.
“I want to be a Doctor, Dentist, Vet or
Psychiatrist”
Pathway 1:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• EPQ in a Medical-related field
Oxbridge mentoring programme
StartMedUK interview workshops and
seminars
L&D Hospital 20 week placement
“I want to work for a Multi-National Business”
Pathway 2/3:
• Diploma in Applied Business with LIBF
Certificate in Finance
or
• A Level Business or Accounting or Economics
• Computer Science or French
Investec Stock Exchange Challenge
Industry links with Luton Hoo
Example Pathway Options:
“I want to be a Lawyer”
Pathway 1:
• Law
• English Literature or Language
• History or Maths or Economics
• EPQ in Law-related field
Oxbridge mentoring programme
Bar Mock Trial
Trip to Temple Garden Chambers & visits to
Old Bailey
“I want work in a Creative Profession or in the
Media”
Pathway 1:
• Media Studies or Drama
• Art and Design
• English Literature or History
• EPQ in a related field
Links with Tui, Sky, Warner Bros.
Annual drama production
What can I study at Newman?
* 6 in Maths or Chemistry= must do an entry
test on enrolment day to confirm place on
course
PATHWAY 1: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Level Courses Only: 5 GCSEs at Levels 5-9
Minimum of Level 4 in English, Maths & Science (unless a higher level specified below).
Students choose 3 courses from the following:
Subject Exam
Board
GCSE
Maths
GCSE
English
(either)
Additional subject- specific entry
requirement
Accounting AQA 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) OCR Must have studied Art (5)
Biology OCR 6 Biology (6) or Science (66)
Business Studies AQA 5
Chemistry * OCR 6 Chemistry (6) or Science (66)
Computer Science OCR 6 5 Computer Science optional (5)
Drama & Theatre Studies AQA 5 Must have studied Drama (5)
Economics AQA 6 5
English Language AQA 6
English Literature EDUQAS 6
French EDEXCEL Must have studied French (6)
Geography AQA 5 5
History EDEXCEL 5
Law AQA 5
Mathematics * EDEXCEL 6
Further Mathematics EDEXCEL 7
Media Studies EDUQAS 5
Physics OCR 6 Physics (6) or Science (66)
Psychology AQA 5 Science (5)
Ethics and Philosophy OCR 5
Sociology AQA 5
4th subject: Core Maths (studied in
Yr 12, equivalent to half an A Level)
AQA MUST be studied with Sciences, IF Mathematics not al-
ready taken as an A Level. STRONG ADVISORY also studied
with Psychology, Geography, Economics & Accounting.
4th subject: EPQ (studied in Yr 12,
equivalent to half an A Level)
AQA Willingness to commit time to independent extended project.
Option to
study 4
subjects
24 courses
offered at
A Level
What can I study
Option to
Resit GCSE
English &
Maths
Discover more: www.newman6th.com @newman6th
PATHWAY 2: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
BTEC Level 3 Courses Only: 4 GCSEs at Levels 4-9
Minimum of Level 3 in English, Maths & Science (unless specified below)
Students choose a combination of 2 courses from below:
Subject Exam Board Additional subject-specific entry require-
ments
Equivalent to 2 courses/ 2 A Levels
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in
Applied Business
OCR
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in
Health and Social Care
OCR
Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science EDEXCEL English (4), Maths (4) & Science (44)
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Equivalent to 1 course/ 1 A Level
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in
Performing Arts.
PEARSON Must have taken Drama and achieved a
minimum of Grade 3 or an audition will be
required to demonstrate practical ability.
BTEC National Extended Certificate in ICT
EDEXCEL
LIBF Certificate in Financial Studies
LIBF
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in
Psychology
EDEXCEL English (4) & Science (4)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport PEARSONS
7 Level 3
BTEC
Courses Type of BTEC Course Equivalence
Technical Diploma Equivalent to 2 A
Levels or 2 Courses
(Extended) Certificate Equivalent to 1 A
Level or 1 Course
What student support is there?
Strong Academic Support:
Our Sixth Form teachers are outstanding and
offer daily support beyond what is taught in
their classrooms; they run extra intervention
sessions and weekly study groups to resolve
misunderstandings, but to also deepen
students’ wider knowledge.
Students are assigned supervised study sessions
where they have time and resources available to
them to complete independent revision.
Personalised support is available from the study
supervisor to assist with learning and revision
techniques.
Pastoral Support:
Sixth Form can be a stressful time for many
students and so we provide a range of
pastoral support to ensure that all students
stay happy and mindful; tutors use flexi-
registration to monitor students, Assistant
Heads of Year meet regular with individuals
and also offer ‘open talk time’ sessions to
explore any barriers to their learning.
We have a designated counsellor who
offers weekly sessions, as well as a
comprehensive PSHE curriculum that
covers topics such as positive mental
health, wellness and support.
Discover more: www.newman6th.com @newman6th
Financial Support:
We understand that our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and may
require financial support. We offer 2 types of bursary which students may apply for
each year:
• Vulnerable learners – up to £30 a week for young people who require
financial aid.
• Discretionary fund – up to £15 a week which are awarded to students on an individual basis to help with the cost of transport, meals, books, university visits or equipment. This bursary will be at the discretion of Miss Blackbird.
There is also a budget set aside for Aim Higher students to cover the cost of
additional courses, music lessons, trips and enrichment programmes.
Career Support:
We have a dedicated Careers Advisor, Ms Palmiero, who supports students in
their future aspirations and pathways post-18; this could be advising students on
degree apprenticeships or helping students prepare for interviews. In addition to
this, students visit the Annual UCAS Careers Fair, Interview Skills days at Tui and
the London Apprenticeship Show. This is supported by a detailed PSHE curriculum
that uses the platform Unifrog to allow students to broaden their understanding
of their post-18 options.
99% of our students continue onto further education, employment or degree
apprenticeships, with around 70% of students continuing their study into
University.
Potential Oxbridge students have the opportunity to attend the Epsom
conference and also join a fortnightly seminar that supports students with
applications, personal statements and interviews run by an Oxford graduate. We
have links with Cambridge and Imperial University who host mock interview days
for us each year.
Our vision is to create a respectful community, that leads by example in acts of kindness and compassion. Our goal is to help students to become well-rounded young adults who are ambitious, accepting of others and well-prepared to face whatever challenges they may experience in the world. We believe our enrichment program is integral to this vision. Art and Design tasters’ courses at Uni of Beds Mindfulness workshops- using yoga, drama and talk therapy Sport and team games every Wednesday afternoon Maths tutoring/ coaching of GCSE students PE support in KS3 lessons and clubs Homework club support for Year 7s Library support to KS3 students
Exciting Enrichment
Discover more: www.newman6th.com @newman6th
We also have a range of social events that all our students take part in:
Annual Christmas Bazaar organised and ran by the Sixth Form for the rest of the school.
Multiple fundraisers throughout the year, such as Hello Yellow, where we raised over £200 for mental health awareness
Themed Alternative Sports Day A range of socials including a Halloween and Valentine’s club night Summer trip to Thorpe Park Christmas trip Ice Skating A range of subject based trips their own trips throughout the year, including
visits to the theatre, Auschwitz and Rome to name only a few. Students can also undertake paid work through our student cleaners and web
team.
Our Sixth Form Chamber
Every year we select students to be a part of the N6
Chamber to support the Head of Sixth Form and be
our Post-16 role models. This Chamber is the
‘student voice’ of the Sixth Form.
The Chamber meets weekly and is overseen by the
Vice-President and President of the Sixth Form.
They have an agenda each week and propose ideas
which help make the Newman Sixth Community be
the best it can be. This includes discussing topics
such as half-termly socials, school-based fundraising
for charities that the students want to support or
termly reward trips to ice rinks, basketball
competitions and Thorpe Park.
Last year’s team were fantastic in raising money for
mental health awareness with the Hello Yellow day,
fundraising for CAFOD and through supporting staff
at Open Evening events as tour guides or speakers.
A Yr 13 student said, “It is a wonderful opportunity
to work as a real team and make a difference in the
college. I feel valued and like my opinions count. I
was shy before, but being part of the Chamber has
helped me to build my confidence in speaking to
others.”
Students can apply to be a part of the Chamber at
the start of September and we also hold interviews
for the student Vice-Presidents and Presidents at
that time.
Discover more: www.newman6th.com @newman6th
Our Newman Facilities
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Supervised Study/ IT Suite
Our Study space is a quiet working area where
students can revise. It provides computers and all
the resources students may require to study
effectively and gain the best results they can.
Common Room
We have a newly refurbished common room,
which is fully equipped with table football and a
speaker alongside comfy lounge chairs. Students
are able to personalise the notice boards to allow
them to feel a part of our community.
Chapel and Prayer Room
As a multi-faith Sixth Form, students may choose to
use the chapel or an alternative prayer room for
their prayer.
Careers Hub and group study area
Students may use the library in the careers hub to
search for post-18 pathways, but many use this
area for group study work as well.
Canteen
We have a cashless catering system in our canteen.
Sixth Formers have their own lunch period
separate to the rest of the school, but they may
also use this space in their free time for further
study.
How to apply 2021
newman6th.co.uk
1. Find subjects you are passionate about, can
excel in and link to your chosen career path.
2. Download the application form online and
email or post it to us by the 11th December
2020 for Newman students or 29th January
2021 for external students. External students
must also enclose latest mock exam results,
predicted grades and a reference from their
tutor or Head of Year.
3. Interviews for Newman students will be in
January, after which they may receive a
conditional offer. External students will
receive a conditional offer based on their
predicted grades.
4. Attend the Induction and Welcome Days in
June.
5. On GCSE Results Day send a photo of your
results to confirm your place with us.
Admissions
Email: [email protected]
Post: Newman Sixth Form
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Warden Hill Road
Luton LU2 7AE
Phone: 01582 587 570
01582 587531
Transport: Local Arriva buses travel to Warden Hill
Road bus stop. Students are eligible for reduced-
fee tickets. Bursary students are supported with
their transport expenses.