Sixth Form Open Evening 2017

Cranbrook School

Wednesday, 8th November

Life after GCSE at Cranbrook…

About Us…

• 750 pupils on roll

• 250 boarders

• Co-educational

• Selective – entry at 11+, 13+ and into Sixth Form by examination or GCSE points

• A self-improving school…500 years old!

Results round-up 2017

GCSE - 95.9% A*-C or Grades 4-9

Three-year trends in exam performance

◦ 3-year average of 73%+ A*-B at A-level

◦ 3-year average of 40.3% A*-A at A-level

◦ 3-year average of 58.5% A*-A (or the

equivalent) at GCSE

What OFSTED said about us….

Teaching, Learning, Leadership - April 2015

• “Teachers know each student extremely well. Very high levels of achievement at the end of Key Stage 4 and in the sixth form have been sustained since the school became an academy.”

• “Excellent teaching is characterised by teachers’ notable command of their subject, coupled with an expectation that all students will excel.”

• “The behaviour of pupils is outstanding. ..”

• “Students … make excellent progress across all subjects ..”

Recent Boarding Ofsted

Outstanding

“Strong monitoring systems, effective leadership arrangements and robust governance are driving the school forward with a clear and visionary long-term development plan. The school knows its key areas of strength and weakness and sets out clearly its targets and goals for continued improvement. “

(February 2016)

Knowing your A,B,C,D…

• A: altruism

• B: bounce back

• C: comfort zone busting

• D: destination

Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson:

Instilling positive character traits and academic excellence are two sides of the same coin - children that develop resilience are far more likely to succeed, not only in school but in later life, too.

What we do to build resilience..

Cranbrook Experience =

Cranbrook Character

Cranbrook Learning

Co-curriculum, inc. Clubs and

Societies

Spiritual, Moral, Social,

Cultural education

Personal Devpt. (PSHE)

Student Councils

Assemblies in the Church

What we have to offer…

• Sixth Form Centre

• Boarding

• Expert Higher Education advice

• Rich Co-curriculum

The new look Sixth Form environment

Higher Education

• Dedicated Senior Tutor – Mrs. Corney

• Impressive success rate

• Excellent reputation with universities

Oxbridge 10 places gained (vs. 10 in 2016)

Medics/Vets 3 places gained (vs. 5 in 2016)

ST13 28%

Russell Group/ST13 52%

First choice (UCAS) 75%

Second choice (UCAS) 15%

Boarding in the Sixth Form

• Accommodation

• Fees

• Advantages

• Finding out more

The Co-curriculum and the Sixth Form

• Opportunity

• Challenge

• Leadership

• “Rounded and Grounded” young people

The Curriculum

Option Choices

Geography

Art Government & Politics

Biology History Early Modern

Chemistry History Later Modern

Classical Civilisation Mathematics

Economics Drama & Theatre

English Literature Philosophy & Ethics

French Physics

Further Mathematics Psychology

Spanish

AS and A Level

• New linear A levels

• You can start with three or four A levels

• Most finish with three A levels. Russell Group universities want three good A level grades only

• AS exams are now a separate qualification and are not linked to the A level

• AS exams are voluntary. Far fewer now taken than in the past

The EPQ – Extended Project Qualification

• Universities are impressed by an EPQ, particularly if it is related to the course that you are applying for.

• The EPQ is an individual research based project. It requires a lot of self motivation and a good work ethic.

• Normally it is a 5000 essay together with a presentation to a small audience. Students have to reflect on the process as they go along in a formal log.

• Timescale – start November Year 12, finish December Year 13

Formal Assessments

• Off-timetable in an exam room

• Around 60 – 90 mins per subject – mocks will be longer

• Organised in advance with students given revision guidelines

• Marked at A level standard

• Also scored 1 to 4 on the following criteria:

Attitude in lessons

Attitude to learning

Organisation of notes

Timescale

• Year 12

October – First Impressions Assessment

December – Formal Assessment

March – Formal Assessment

June – AS exams and internal end of year exams

Year 13

November – Short mock exams

February – Full mock exams

The School Day

08.30 – 9.20 Lesson 1

09.20 – 10.15 Lesson 2

10.15 – 10.40 House/Tutor /Assembly

10.40 – 11.00 Break

11.00 – 11.55 Lesson 3

11.55 – 12.50 Lunch break

Lunch begins at 12.10

12.50 – 13.45 Lesson 4

13.45 – 14.40 Lesson 5

14.45- 15.35 Lesson 6

What Makes Cranbrook Different?

Outstanding Pastoral Care

• The House System – 6 Day and 5 Boarding

• Each student has a personal Tutor

• Multiple layers of care

• Regular personal reviews after each Formal Assessment

• Parental consultations and reports

• Independent Careers Advice from Chris Targett (CXK)

• ‘Futures’ Newsletter

• Cranbrook Careers Fair – Saturday 11th November 10.00 – 12.00 in the PAC

• UCAS Application – extensive system of advice, support and help at all stages

What makes Cranbrook Different?

Outstanding Co-Curriculum

• Sport – extensive programme for boys and girls

• CCF

• Performing Arts – music and drama

• Duke of Edinburgh

• Expeditions - Nepal 2018

• Sports Tour - South Africa 2019

• Clubs and Societies – Amnesty, Debating, Current Affairs, Chess, Robotics, Queen’s Hall Tech Team, Art, Coding, Dissection, Astronomy. Eco-Schools, MedSoc, Dance and more…

CRANBROOK IS COMMITTED

What Makes Cranbrook Different?

Outstanding Enrichment

• Charity Work – many events including Charity Walk, House Events, Wear what you Like Day, Horsley Arcade and more…

• Volunteering – All sixth-formers are encouraged to offer their time to help others eg Primary School, Yr 7 and 9 Activities, Old People and Care Homes, CCF, Charity and more…

• Opportunities for Leadership – Prefects, Head of Houses, House Prefects and many more…

• Strong sense of Community

• Friendly

• Values the individual

CRANBROOK IS ENRICHING

What’s Next?

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must achieve a minimum of 40 points at GCSE

• A* = 8.5 points, A = 7 points, B = 5.5 points, C = 4 points, D = 3 points

• Points for all the new GCSEs will be on a 1-9 point scale

• At least a Level 7 at GCSE in the following subjects in order to study that subject at A Level: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, French and Spanish.

• At least a Level 8 at GCSE Maths to study Further Maths at A-level.

• At least a Level 5 in English and Maths at GCSE

Student Voice

• Alex Attwal – Head Boy

Current Year 13:

- Olivia Dean

• Sahiste Saglam

What’s Next - Application

• External Students – please complete and return the application form to Mrs Baker (Registrar) by December 15th

• Boarding applicants – arrange a tour by contacting the Registrar. (Interviews in January 2018)

• Cranbrook Students – applications forms will be given out in December. The process will be handled internally.

• registrar@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk

• www.cranbrook.co.uk/admissions