I have really enjoyed my
subjects and have had a
great time studying my
courses. Former pupil
Introduction Life In tHe SIxtH ForM
A friendly, lively but purposeful atmosphere is the
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hallmark of the Sixth Form at Northwood College.
The tutor groups in the Sixth Form are small so that there is
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Academic success at AS and A level will undoubtedly be your
plenty of opportunity for you to have individual discussions
main objective and you will receive every assistance in
with your tutor. The tutor groups are arranged vertically. This I love the gym and the
achieving this. We will also help you to develop into a well-
means that, as a member of Year 12, you will be placed in a
rounded and positive person, fully able and confident to make
tutor group of approximately 17 students, half of whom will
common room.null Year 12 student
the most of your opportunities and ready to make your
be Year 13 students. Members of Year 13, as well as your
contribution to society.
discover > learn > succeed
tutor, will play an important role in welcoming you and
Facilities
In the Sixth Form, students enjoy a large degree of freedom
guiding you over those important first few weeks at the
and responsibility to prepare them for the transition from
beginning of the Autumn Term. On your first day in the Sixth
The Sixth Form is accommodated in a separate centre, with
school to university. You will benefit from the structured and
Form you will meet your tutor, who will usually be someone
several tutorial rooms specifically for Sixth Form teaching,
supportive environment in which academic achievement is a
who teaches you. Your tutor will play a very important part in
study areas equipped with computers and Year 13 study
priority. We hope that you will enjoy the two years you spend
your life over the two years you are in the Sixth Form; they
rooms. Year 12 have their own Common Room. Sixth Formers
with us in the Sixth Form and regard it as the most stimulating
will liaise with your subject teachers, monitor your progress
also have easy access to the Fitness Suite and may use the
and enjoyable part of your school career.
and will guide you through the higher education applications
equipment once they have completed a short induction
process. In essence, they are responsible for your academic
session. The Common Room is a light, bright and comfortable
To help you achieve your ambitions, we have developed an
and social welfare throughout your time with us.
space which contains sofas and chairs for relaxation and
integrated programme of academic work, general studies and lockers in which to keep your possessions. There is a kitchen
pastoral care. At Northwood College, we ensure that students next to it for your exclusive use. It is the responsibility of all
have the support and encouragement of excellent subject students in the Sixth Form to ensure that the Sixth Form areas
teachers and a strong pastoral team. Students also have many
The Year 13s are very
are kept tidy and are thoughtfully used.
opportunities to organise and direct their own development.
Details of the Sixth Form curriculum, including the wide range
friendly and informative.
of subjects offered at AS and A level, are given in a separate
My form tutor is very
booklet available from the school.
approachable and I like the
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relaxed atmosphere.
anywhere else because
Year 12 student
I love it here.null Year 12 student
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