Welcome to

The Sixth Form

Why Us?

Bingus Sixth Form students are rightly proud of their many achievements. Why not join our success and realise your potential!

Our Sixth Form students average a 95% pass rate for A levels with over 40% of students attending a Russel Group university after leaving our Academy.

Bingus Academy is the perfect place for any student aged 16+

Online Application and Prospectus

Applications are now closed for Sixth Form 2024 entry.

Sixth Form Open Evening for 2025 Entry will take place on

Thursday 17th October 2024

Further information will be provided in due course.

Prospectus

General Entry requirements

To join the Sixth Form, students need a minimum six grade 5s including Maths and English, both at grade 5. It is then expected that students should have a GCSE grade 6 in the subject they wish to study i.e. grade 6 English Literature to study English Literature A level. There are a number of subjects which have a higher entrance requirement and you are advised to check these before making your application. We reserve the right to review course entrance criteria during enrolment.

Students taking a vocational Level 3 course (i.e. BTEC) in Business will be expected to have five or more GCSE grade 5 plus a Level 2 (BTEC) qualification at merit or distinction level. Those who study these courses will be expected to take an additional Level 3 course to complete their programme.

Students who have not achieved a grade 4 – 9 GCSE English and/or Mathematics by age 16 will continue to study towards achieving them as a part of their 16 to 19 studies.

All students undertake a full-time course with five lessons each day (some of which are study periods). In addition, the Extended Project Qualification is available and all students participate in the Tutor Time Programme. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of courses as part of their enrichment programme. Courses run for a 8 week block and are designed to give students useful and employable life skills.

Student subject choices will be divided into option blocks, with students selecting three or four subjects. Initially, when applying, we ask students to select three subjects plus two reserves in case there is a clash when the option blocks are finalised.

Brief Overview of the Qualifications

New Linear A levels

AS level: This is a standalone qualification independent of an A level and is not offered at Bishopshalt. It is normally sat at the end of Year 12.

‘Full’ A level: This is a two-year linear course with all assessments at the end of Year 13. They replaced all A2 levels in 2017. Grades A*-E represents a pass at A level.

Other Level 3 Qualifications (BTECs, CTECs and WJEC): Students can opt for vocational courses including Diplomas (worth 2 A level equivalents) in Business alongside one other course. Assessment is mainly through assignments or portfolios with fewer exams. The benefit of these courses is that it allows students to ‘apply’ their knowledge to a range of situations using personal experiences and assessments and have more variety than exams.

SUBJECTS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

What to Expect

Duke of Edinburgh Award - DofE involves students partaking in a variety of activities, including sporting, adventure and charitable work.

The Sixth Form are encouraged to participate in competitive sports and play competitive matches against other schools and colleges in local and national competitions.

Sixth Form students have been trained to become Mentors and work with younger students to offer counselling support for children who may need support at school or home with issues such as homework, friendship groups or just need a friendly face to talk to. A buddy reading scheme is also in place whereby Sixth Formers work with students in Year 7 and 8 to improve their reading, confidence and communication skills.

Students have volunteered to support local charities and local schools in a variety of roles and activities.

Prefect System – Our Sixth Form currently has a Prefect Team that consists of around fifty students. The Prefects are divided into teams that are led by Senior Prefects. Becoming a Prefect opens the opportunity for students to become a Senior Prefect and then possibly progress to Head Student via interviews. Prefects play a vital role in aiding teachers in various activities and events, e.g. open evenings and charity events. Being a Prefect is recognised and valued by universities, which means you’ll have something to write about on your personal statement. It is a position of responsibility that is well respected throughout the school.

Performing Arts – The school production is of the highest quality involving professional artists to support students in their endeavours and many Sixth Form students take lead roles. Sixth Form students also take on key positions in the key stage 3 production. The school promotes the Arts as a benefit for all students and is a regular feature of assemblies.

Community Service - There are many opportunities for helping other people both in school and outside. The School organises a great number of activities and is highly regarded by local charities for the work it does. The ‘Student Voice’ committee also provides an opportunity for students to voice their opinions on school wide issues.

Detailed Information on the specification and pathways associated with each course can be found in our prospectus handbook.

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