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Southfield Sixth FormLewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE

01536 513063 www.southfieldsch.co.uk @southfieldsch

Southfield Sixth FormCelebrating more than 100 years of continued success...

Welcome from the head of sixth form:

Welcome to Southfield School Sixth Form. Our aim is to offer students who have high aspirations an outstanding learning experience which will help them

achieve their goals and enable them to develop as people.

The vast majority of our sixth formers are aiming for university entry and Southfield Sixth Form offers a co-educational environment in preparation for this. Many students

remain at Southfield after year 11, and many also join us due to our academic reputation and wide range of enhancement activities.

In our recent Ofsted inspection, the Sixth Form is described as good. As a result of strong teaching and clear guidance, students are exceptionally well

prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training, but don’t just take their word for it: come and visit us at our Sixth Form Open Evening.

We are also open throughout the year for visits, so please contact our admissions team for further information.

We feel that it is really important that students make plans for their future and take some time out of their busy GCSE schedule to consider life after year 11.

As Southfield School has demonstrated through continued growth in student numbers and exam attainment, students can feel reassured that they have the opportunity to

join a school that is building on its success.

Celebrating more than 100 years of continued success...

“Southfield Sixth Form will give you a unique educational experience, providing you with academic and enrichment opportunities in order to embrace the challenges and experiences of life.”

Southfield Sixth Form


Giorgia Macoretta School Head Girl

“Southfield sixth form is a mature environment where we are treated like adults.

The students are all very friendly and teachers are extremely helpful.

Being part of the school council as head girl has improved my confidence and helped me grow into a mature young adult.

To put it very simply, I would recommend the school to anybody.”

Southfield offers challenge to its students by:l building on their previous learningl developing their intellectual capacity to the fulll providing a stimulating learning environmentl encouraging students to aim high and maximise their achievementsl equipping students with a range of skills for life, work and future studyl stimulating a love of learning

Southfield has a commitment to:l providing a broad and balanced curriculuml supporting the personal and intellectual development of every studentl contributing to the good of the wider communityl building good relationships with and among studentsl providing a safe environmentl promoting mutual respect throughout the school community

Southfield offers students a wide choice of opportunities:l providing an extensive curriculum to meet the needs of alll providing access to a broad range of extra-curricular activitiesl providing experienced guidance to support students in making their choices at every stagel enabling students to make positive choices and exert control over their present and future lives

A history of success

We have a proven history of challenging our students at Southfield Sixth Form.

• Our average points score increased again this summer – testament to the continued hard work of staff and students alike.

• This year, every student who chose to go to university achieved a place.

• 90% achieved their first choice university.

• Southfield Sixth Formers secured degree places at a range of Russell Group universities such as Birmingham (voted University of the Year by the Sunday Times), St Andrew’s (voted

runner up), Bristol, Manchester and Warwick.

• Three unconditional offers were received.

• Students are pursuing a variety of degrees – medicine, law, dentistry, physiotherapy, English, pharmacy, radiography, teaching, maths, physics, meteorology, drama, biomedical sciences, policing, history, midwifery, art, business management, accounting, psychology,

nursing, geography, and marketing, to name but a few.

• Previous students have embarked on sporting Scholarships in America, a place at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, an AAT course, and a Goldsmith’s Apprenticeship– you

name it, Southfield students can achieve anything that they put their minds to!

Elliot AlkerCurrent Sixth Form Student

“I chose to come to Southfield Sixth Form as the friendly, hardworking atmosphere hit me as I was looking around.

Southfield cares for every one of their students, and I feel incredibly welcome here.”


A culture of achievement

As a Sixth Form we are committed to student progress and we feel that Southfield is unique in all that it offers its students. We recognise that achievement and success do not come without support and we have a dedicated programme in place to assist the transition from school to university. This also enables our sixth formers to grow as people. We encompass achievement in its broadest sense

and have a thriving Football Academy, Libero, and the Southfield Dance Academy at our school.

• Teaching staff already know or get to know students very quickly as individuals, and students feel that their teachers are approachable.

• All our year 12 attend a university/ careers fair.

• We take students to attend mock university interviews.

• We also support students in applying overseas, such as through the Fulbright Commission for American Universities.

• Students who want to apply for an apprenticeship have special events throughout the year.

• All sixth form students are encouraged in their personal, social and health development through weekly forums.

• Volunteering is actively encouraged, either in or out of school.

• We regularly monitor and evaluate student progress throughout the year.

• We offer a robust system of support early on in year 12 which is offered to students who are struggling.

• Students have study enrichment periods on their timetables to maximise their potential.

Charles Bonel Current Sixth Form Student & Post 16 Boys Rep.

“Ever since my first day being part of Southfield, I have felt welcome and at home. Everyone one greets me with a smile, and I have never felt like an outsider just because I joined somewhere new.

That is one of the main reasons I became the Post 16 Boys Representative; I wanted to make sure that every boy joining this school is as welcome as I was, and hopefully I can help other new students see how friendly this school is, and how it can help them be successful, just like it has helped me to achieve.”Celebrating more than 100 years of continued success...

Niah Johnson Current Sixth Form Student

“The Young Enterprise company programme was truly an enriching experience; it is unique, challenging but most of all rewarding.

As MD of Sublime I took on a lot of responsibility but with a strong team we came runners up at the regional levels.

Despite not wishing to pursue a business career I believe Young Enterprise provided many transferable skills that are desirable for employers and universities, skills I would never have acquired without Southfield 6th Form offering this incredible opportunity.” Celebrating more than 100 years of continued success...

A world of opportunity

Southfield students benefit from a wide choice of enhancement opportunities that not only strengthen their university applications but help them develop as individuals.

What will you get involved with?

• This year Southfield had two Young Enterprise teams, Sublime and In Your Case. Both reached the area finals held in Corby. Sublime were runners up and went through to the County Final in Northampton.

• Niah Johnson (MD of Sublime) won the award for Best Individual, achieved in memory of our Jan Leyshon and In Your Case won Best Presentation.

• We also have a strong tradition of students volunteering overseas, gaining valuable life and interpersonal skills.

• Sixth Formers can also take part in a wide variety of other educational trips, such as to Iceland, to the theatre, to Auschwitz and CERN

• Previously, students have travelled to Ecuador, a fabulous four week expedition with Camps International.

• We have an award-winning School Council and all year 12 students become Buddies, mentors to new year 7 students. This year the Southfield School Council were finalist in two categories at the Pride in Northamptonshire Awards 2014

• Students can undertake the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the world’s leading achievement award for young people, and a real adventure from beginning to end.

Success Stories

Many Southfield Sixth Formers have gone on to take advantage of the world of opportunity, and here are just a few success stories…

Bryony Preen studied Film & Production at Sheffield Hallam University. Working in the film and TV industry, her credits include War Horse and This Morning.

Jenny Ashworth studied Natural Sciences specializing in Materials Science and is currently studying for a PhD in the Cambridge Centre for Medical Materials.

Anna Lacey studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge. She now works as a freelance TV and radio science broadcaster.

Sophie O’Malley studied Music Technology & Production at Derby and is currently working as a Sound Editor for Pinewood Studios.

Victoria Leyshon went onto Loughborough University to study Quantity Surveying and Project Management and is now working on the latest road widening project on the M1.

Rachel Bull left Southfield to study Music at the Leeds College Music Conservatoire and has since moved into Journalism in London.

Sarah ShomorinCurrent Sixth Form Student

“I chose to come to Southfield Sixth Form because I heard that the atmosphere is very friendly.

From the first day i realised that this is true.

I felt very welcomed by both students and teachers and I am extremely glad that I made the choice of coming here.”


Emily Singh Current Sixth Form Student

“I really love the challenge of DofE and being able to improve my skills of teamwork, as well as being in situations where I have to think on my feet.

I have completed the Silver level award, and I am thinking about doing Gold next year too.

The training sessions were great and the staff were really helpful in giving me the skills to get through two expeditions in the Peak District.”


Choose a better futureAt Southfield we firmly believe that students are able to choose a better future with us.

Students are guided to choose subjects that not only match their own strengths but also interest them too. They should check that they meet both the whole school entry criteria and the entry criteria for individual

subjects which can be found on the website under subject details.

We also work in collaboration with two other local schools: Latimer Arts College and Montsaye Academy. Through collaboration it is possible to offer students a greater range of courses.

• Art • Biology• Business Studies• Chemistry• Dance• DT Food• Economics

• English Language• English literature• Geography• Health and Social Care• History• IT• Maths

• Further Maths• Media• Physics• Politics• Psychology• Textiles• Theatre Studies

• BTEC Applied Science – Forensic Science

• BTEC Sport (Single award)

• GCSE English• GCSE Maths

• Music (L) • Sociology (M)

Subjects taught at Southfield

Subjects taught jointly across two schools (S = Southfield, L = Latimer, M = Montsaye)

Subjects taught in collaboration (L = Latimer, M = Montsaye)This enables students to choose subjects we can’t offer at Southfield.

The majority of students will begin Year 12 studying 4 subjects. During the first part of their courses decisions will be taken about which subjects students will sit AS exams in. The government has changed the relationship between AS level and the full A level so that AS is no longer necessarily a stepping stone to a

full A level. As there may be further changes before September 2015 we are advising the majority of students to select 4 subjects.

PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES WILL ONLY RUN IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT UPTAKE

• French (S & M) • PE (S & M) • Philosophy & Ethics (S & L)

Entry Pathways to Southfield Sixth Form

There are two pathways that students can choose when they enter Southfield Sixth Form.

Pathway 1Entry criteria: 6 A* - C grades at GCSE only, including English Language and Maths

Access to all subject choices

Pathway 2Entry criteria: 5 A* - C at GCSE/level 2 including at least 4 GCSEs,

one of which must be GCSE English LanguageYou can choose a combination of A-Levels and BTECs (at least one BTEC)

Mrs Julie GoswellHead Teacher

“The school’s aim of ‘challenge, commitment and choice’ underpin all that we do as a staff in our relationships with students, parents and the wider community.”

How to apply?

It’s simple.

Explore:• Our Southfield website - www.southfieldsch.co.uk

Send:Your completed application form to:

Ms C Parsons, Sixth Form Administrator, Southfield School Lewis Road, Kettering, Northants NN15 6HE

By Friday 12th December 2014

Southfield Sixth FormLewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE

01536 513063 www.southfieldsch.co.uk @southfieldsch

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