Painsley Sixth Form Prospectus 2021

PAINSLEY
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
The Bridge to Success

WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I am delighted to introduce you to Painsley’s Sixth Form
College. Painsley already has an outstanding reputation
for delivering academic excellence and is ranked as the
highest performing, non-selective, school in Stoke-on-
Trent and Staffordshire (Real Schools’ Guide 2020). This
outstanding and proven record in delivering excellent
teaching and learning continues into our Sixth Form.
Students participate in excellent enrichment opportunities, which include numerous
sports, societies, trips both in the UK and worldwide, and work experience. There
are a variety of societies available, for example, a medical society which provides
an enrichment opportunity for students wishing to enter the medical profession. The
enrichment programme includes a vast number of university visits, taster sessions and
workshops where students are able to talk and work alongside real-life practitioners.
There is a wide range of courses available at ‘A’ Level and a number of vocational
programmes. Indeed, we are one of the pioneer centres for the delivery of the T
Level qualifications. In each subject, students have 10 hours of taught lessons, with
embedded tutorials, which follow the university style of learning. This is the case in
all subjects studied. In addition, students have access to a Personal Tutor and Mentor
system where they are supported on a one-to-one basis throughout their studies.
The Sixth Form is based in a newly refurbished building which provides students with
a relaxed and mature learning environment; which includes: quiet study zones, groupwork
rooms and a Learning Resource Centre. In addition, students are able to relax
and socialise with friends in the coffee-hub area.
This is a really exciting time for students to be joining the Painsley Sixth Form. It is
not only crucial that students achieve their academic potential, but it is important that
they enjoy their time with us, in a relaxed and mature Sixth Form environment. We
welcome all students, of all faiths and none.
I look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form in September.
WE WILL OFFER:
- an outstanding and
proven record in
teaching and learning
- academic excellence
- excellent enrichment
opportunities including
sports, societies, trips
and work experience
- a Personal Tutor and
Mentor system
- a mature learning
environment
- an outstanding bridge
to university and
employment
- a wide range of
courses available
We welcome students
from other secondary
schools of all faiths and
none - all are welcome to
apply.
Please contact us for an
application form and
further information.
Mrs R. A Waugh, BA (Hons), PGCE
Principal

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To study mainly A Level subjects, the standard College entry requirements are a minimum of
five GCSEs (including maths and English) at a strong pass - grade 5 or above. However, some
subjects have specific entry requirements, outlined below.
For vocational BTEC subjects, a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above is required.
SUBJECT CODE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
T Level in Digital
DPD Grade 5 or above in Computing GCSE.
Production Design
and Development
Art & Design Ar Grade 5 or above in art GCSE.
Biology Bi Grade 6 (prefer grade 7).
Business Studies Bs College entry requirements.
Chemistry Ch Grade 6 (prefer grade 7).
Computer Science Cs A grade 5 or above in computing.
Drama & Theatre Dm A grade 5 or above in Drama.
Studies
Economics Ec College entry requirements.
English Literature El College entry requirements.
English Language En A grade 5 or above at GCSE English Language.
Further Maths Fm Grade 6 (prefer grade 7). You must be studying A Level maths.
French Fr Grade 6 or above at GCSE in French.
Geography Ge Grade 5 or above in geography at GCSE.
German Gm Grade 6 or above at GCSE in German.
History Hi Grade 5 or above in history GCSE.
Maths Ma Grade 6 (prefer grade 7).
Music Mu GCSE music at grade 5, grade 4-5 standard on an instrument and grade V theory is
preferred.
Physics Ph Grade 6 (prefer grade 7).
Psychology Ps College entry requirements.
Philosophy, Religion Py College entry requirements.
& Ethics
Applied Science Sc Grade 5 or above at GCSE Combined Science.
Sociology So College entry requirements.
Spanish E Grade 6 or above at GCSE in Spanish.
Technology Te GCSE in resistant materials, graphic products or product design. Pass at grade 5 or
above is recommended.
Textiles Tt Grade 5 or above in art or textiles at GCSE.
BTEC Business
(Double Award)
Vb No subject specific requirements - see above for college entry requirements for BTEC
courses.
BTEC Health & Social
Care
(Double Award)
BTEC ICT
(Single Award)
Vh
Vi
No subject specific requirements - see above for college entry requirements for BTEC
courses.
No subject specific requirements - see above for college entry requirements for BTEC
courses.
BTEC PE Vi No subject specific requirements, see above for college entry requirements.
All subject to demand.

Join the Sixth Form of the highest performing
school in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
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PAINSLEY
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
The Bridge to Success
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST10 1LH
Telephone: 01538 493777 Facsimile: 01538 714926
Email: office@painsley.staffs.sch.uk Web: www.painsley.co.uk
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