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I am delighted you are thinking of taking up a place at Highgate Wood
School and hope we will be able to welcome you in September.
We are proud to have a popular sixth form where students make
exceptional progress and are able to develop themselves fully as
individuals. We enjoy this success thanks to a committed team of
excellent subject teachers, a carefully planned programme of guidance
and support and some great facilities. But our track record of academic
achievement and success, which continues to improve year-on-year, is
not just down to our teachers and our resources. It is also down to the
young people who make up our sixth form.
Our students are an amazing collection of individuals - creative,
hardworking, highly motivated and inspirational. Each of them, in their
own way, helps enrich and improve the life of the school and the lives of
those around them. If you are someone who will meet our challenging
entrance requirements, is prepared to work hard and give your best, and
you are willing and able to make a significant contribution to our sixth
form and school, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Patrick Cozier Headteacher
Choosing where and what to study after Year 11 is probably the most
important decision you have ever had to make. It’s a choice that will not only
shape the next two years but could influence the course of your whole life.
You will be studying subjects you enjoy in a completely different way to GCSE, whilst
developing as a person and deciding where your next steps should take you. You’ll
discover new freedoms, new responsibilities and a world of choices and
opportunities. You will be challenging yourself as an individual, gaining new
independence and getting to know who you really are.
Some of our students aspire to study medicine or law, apply to Oxbridge or different
Russell Group universities. Others will want to pursue their studies at elite colleges
for the arts, for music or technology. Some will be considering a swifter entry into the
world of work, or possibly a gap year before taking a degree course. Whatever your
aspiration or dream, we will be there to help, support and guide you.
The success of our students and the effectiveness of our provision has made us an
increasingly natural choice for students from other schools as well as those for whom
Highgate Wood is already very familiar. We hope that you too will be excited by what
you learn about us in this prospectus and also through our Open Evenings and course
handbook. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Nick Charlesworth Head of Sixth Form
Solving a problem?...
It’s a great feeling when
you finally get it right!
A major programme of Post-16 reform was launched in 2014 which,
by the time it is completed in September 2017, will have changed the
nature of all academic and vocational courses delivered by schools
and colleges in England.
Under the new system AS and A-Levels will be separate qualifications
and the majority of courses will be fully linear, which means that
examinations will be required by each qualification at the end of that
course. The assumption is that all the newer courses will be more
rigorously examined and their content will be more challenging.
As these new courses are introduced students will be taking a mix of
the older and the newer style A level qualifications. This is something
that is happening to all sixth formers across the country.
At Highgate Wood School Sixth Form most students will continue to
study four AS subjects, and sit examinations for these at the end of
Year 12. This approach offers flexibility and breadth, ensuring each
student is able to follow the courses that meets their interests and
maximises their options for further study. It also ensures that
students will meet the requirements of leading universities, many of
which have suggested they will prefer students to have sat AS
examinations as these offer a clear indication of academic progress
and potential.
Art and Design Biology Business Chemistry
Computer Science Economics English Language English Literature
History Physics Psychology Sociology
Dance Drama & Theatre French
Geography German Music
Physical Education Religious Studies Spanish
Design & Technology Further Maths Government & Politics
ICT Maths Media Studies
Music Technology Philosophy Statistics
New A Level courses from September 2015 2015
New A Level courses from September 2016 2016
New A Level courses from September 2017 2017
A LEVEL REFORM TIMELINE
Making the correct decision on
courses at Post 16 is critical. You need
to get the right balance of subjects to
give you a breadth of experience, and the
very best chance of success overall. You need to make sure that the
courses you take match your current aptitudes and enthusiasms, and
you must be confident that your courses will allow you to pursue the
plans you have for the future. With this in mind, we pride ourselves
on the expert guidance we provide to our students, both during the
application process and at the point of enrolment.
At Highgate Wood School Sixth Form we want to ensure that all our
students succeed in all their courses. We have clear entry criteria for
each subject, and this is provided in the Course Handbook. This
requirement is underpinned by a demand for all our Sixth Form
students to have achieved a good set of results across a range of
subjects at GCSE. For students taking four A Levels an Average Point
Score across 8 GCSEs of 5.6 or above, indicating an average grade of
between a B and a C, is required. For students taking a mixed
programme of A Levels and BTEC courses we need an Average Point
Score across 8 GCSEs of above 4.8, indicating an average grade of very
slightly below a C.
An APS calculator is available on the 6th form website.
Great atmosphere
Our students often comment on the great
atmosphere within their Sixth Form. Here the
school motto “Everyone Matters” is brought to
life by an ethos of genuine caring,
consideration, friendship and mutual support
amongst the senior student body of the
school.
Financial Support
Highgate Wood School, along with all other
schools with Sixth Forms, has been given the
responsibility by government of providing
discretionary bursary payments to some
students.
This fund has been designed by the
Government to be available to those students
most in need of financial support in post-16
education.
Committed teachers
Our success is built on first class teaching
and our reputation allows us to keep on
attracting great staff.
An inspiring teacher can transform a subject
and you’ll find plenty of them here; hugely
talented, highly qualified people who know
their subject inside out and are dedicated to
helping you fulfil your ambitions.
Wide Opportunities
Students in Highgate Wood School Sixth Form
have the opportunity to take part in a huge
range of extra-curricular activities, from the
challenge of the Duke of Edinburgh Award or
enrolling in World Challenge, to contributing
to the work of the school as councillors,
contributing to the Sixth Form newspaper or
even as members of the 6th form football
team!
Student Leadership
We have a Student Leadership programme
offering over 30 volunteering opportunities in
the school and local community, including
organising peer mentoring, running lunchtime
clubs, classroom support and paid duties
around the school. These activities not only
help the community, they also provide the
evidence of experience that is so useful for
UCAS and employment applications.
Raising Aspirations
As members of The Brilliant Club, Highgate
Wood School Sixth Form is able to provide op-
portunities for students to visit the UK’s top
universities, including several Russell Group
universities where our Sixth Formers have
attended tutorials with post-graduates stu-
dents there.
Travel and Adventure
There are many opportunities for students to
connect with others around the world.
We are proud recipients of the International
Schools Award, and our students are able to
travel the world through the World Challenge
programme as well as visit local and
international destinations as part of their
courses.
Scholars Programme
Some of our students are Highgate
Wood School Scholars, attending top universities
and producing a 2,500 word undergraduate
assignment as part of that programme.
It is an extremely useful initiative for students
who wish to gain some first-hand experience of
university life.
Induction Programme
Our fun-packed induction programme ensures
that new Year 12 students hit the ground
running - in more ways than one!
As well as a series of team-building and
getting-to-know you activities, students in
their first weeks at Highgate Wood School also
receive help and guidance on how to work
smart and meet the challenges of post-16
education.
Model UN
Highgate Wood School has an enviable
reputation with Model UN, regularly winning
accolades for best delegates and best overall
performance.
Model UN provides students with hugely
valuable experience at public speaking,
debating and carrying an argument - all skills
recognised in business and higher education.
Support and Advice
Our programme of support and advice to
help students decide on the next stage of
their lives has been praised by Ofsted and
by the national press. We are committed
to ensuring all our students are fully
prepared for successful university
application and personal progression.
Model UN
Highgate Wood School has an enviable
reputation with Model UN, regularly winning
accolades for best delegates and best overall
performance.
Model UN provides students with hugely
valuable experience at public speaking,
debating and carrying an argument - all skills
recognised in business and higher education.
Future Networking
Our Sixth Form is part of the Future First
scheme. This programme enables students to
connect with Highgate Wood School alumni
who have already forged careers for
themselves and are enjoying success in a wide
range of professions, from medicine to
construction and from computer programming
to art and design.
In 2011 Ofsted observed that some of
Highgate Wood School’s best teaching happens
in the Sixth Form, and that continues today. We
are delighted that we have been consistently in the
top 20% of schools in the country for the progress made
by students in the Sixth Form, and this leads to very successful outcomes both in
terms of exam results and the destinations available to our students.
Our pass rate at A Level is now well-established at 100%, with the vast majority of
over students achieving grades A* - C and well over half of them managing to reach
the top A* - B grades.
Highgate Wood School’s post-16 courses are timetabled for nine hours per fortnight
and teaching is generally split between two experienced, specialist teachers. Having
two teachers provides students with a variety of teaching styles and safeguards
continuity should a teacher be away from school for any reason.
Sixth Formers are also supported by an experienced tutor team, including Heads of
Subjects from across the school—English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences, History,
Media Studies, Business and Economics. They, together with their subject teachers,
are able to carefully monitor students’ progress and provide support and guidance
when it is required.
Feedback from our students tells us that they value the engagement they are able to
have with teachers and peers, and really enjoy their time with us.
They especially appreciate the extremely supportive approach that
we provide for learning. Sixth Form students refer to the very high
expectations their teachers have regarding the quality of work
required, and how they are guided and encouraged to be able to meet those challenging
targets. Students are also very complementary of the various extra-curricular enrichment
activities, including overseas trips, that are available in so many subjects at post-16 that allows
them to take their knowledge and understanding well beyond the simple limits of the course or
the qualification, and to share the passion and enthusiasm their teachers have for the work
they have undertaken to do.
It is largely because of the faith our students have in their teachers, and the confidence teachers
have of their students, that Highgate Wood School Sixth Form
continues to thrive and enjoy some of the best results
not just in the local area but in the country as a whole.
“Smaller classes and good teachers help
you to understand, learn and improve.”
“The Sixth Form has helped me to
grow in self-confidence and
achieve my best.”
Students from Highgate Wood School Sixth Form are
now taking degrees in an extraordinarily wide-range
of disciplines at universities all across the country. It
would be hard to find any good university in the UK
that did not boast at least one member of Highgate
Wood School’s alumni. Cambridge, Oxford, London,
Belfast, Sheffield, Sussex, Leeds, Loughborough,
Bath, Bristol, Essex and East Anglia are just a few of
the locations where our students are now
embarking on the next stage of their learning
careers.
This success is largely due to the achievements of
our students in their examinations. It is also helped,
however, by the expert advice and guidance we are
able to provide. The Sixth Form team carefully guide
the students through the UCAS process, and we
have a dedicated careers officer to give information
on other pathways. The Head of Sixth Form also
manages an additional support programme for
Oxbridge, Medicine and Law applicants.
Our programme of student guidance and support
has been praised by Ofsted and featured in the
national press. It is one of the many strengths of the
Sixth Form and allows our students to progress
through the often stressful process of moving to the
next stage of their lives with confidence and a sense
of certainty and calm.
Some of the destinations of Highgate Wood School students in recent years:
Bristol University: Economics and Finance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, History, Sociology, Physics
Brunel University: Psychology, Sport, Economics, Business & Management
Camberwell College of Arts: Graphic Design
Cambridge University: Natural Sciences, Philosophy
City University London: Law, Psychology, Nursing
Coventry University: Theatre, Engineering
De Montfort University: Media Production, Fashion, Psychology, Design
Edinburgh University: Architecture
Falmouth University: Illustration, Advertising, Music Tech, Photography
Goldsmiths, University of London: Computer Science, Social Work
Kings College London: Chemistry, Anatomy and Human Biology, Medicine, Mathematics, Business Management
Leeds College: Animation, Music Production, Music
Leeds University: History, Politics, Sociology , International Relations
London Metropolitan: Architecture, Music Tech, Sports Coaching
London School of Economics: Anthropology, Law
Loughborough: Product Design, Industrial Design, Technology, Politics
Manchester Metropolitan: Fashion, Law, Film, Media Studies.
Manchester University: English Literature, History, Sociology, Politics, Geography, Neuroscience, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics.
Newcastle University: Psychology, Business Management
Nottingham University: Modern Languages, Geography, History
Oxford University: Biological Sciences, History, Media & Culture
Plymouth University: Criminology, Criminal Justice Studies
Queen Mary: History, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering
Queens University Belfast: Drama
University College London: History
University of Bath: Mathematics, Physics
University of Birmingham: Accounting and Finance, History, Biochemistry,
University of Bournemouth: Digital Design, Media Production, Events Management
University of East Anglia: English Literature, Philosophy, Finance
University of Essex: History, Marketing, Economics
University of Exeter: Computer Science, Biological Science
University Of Keele: Criminology, Computer Science, Sociology
University of Kent: History, Law, Linguistics, English Language, Drama, Sociology
University of Reading: English Language. Politics, Philosophy, Biological Sciences.
University of Sheffield: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Politics, Sociology
University of Sussex: Psychology, Zoology, English, Art History, Criminology, History, Music, Sociology, American Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Production
Highgate Wood School Sixth Form
Montenotte Road
Crouch End
London N8 8RN
Tel: 020 8342 7970
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hws6.com
Twitter: @highgatewood
From Tottenham and Wood Green.
W3, 41 and 91 – 20 minutes from
Tottenham, 15 minutes from Wood
Green.
From Finsbury Park and Islington.
W7, 91 and W5 – 15 minutes from
Finsbury Park, 20 minutes from
Holloway Road
From Archway, Highgate and
Finchley.
Tube to Highgate and a 10 minute walk.
134 or 43 – 20 minutes from Archway,