The Crypt School

An Outstanding

Grammar School

Sixth Form

Information for Entry September 2015

School Leadership Team

Mr. Jonathan Standen, B.A. (Hons) (Nottingham) Headmaster (History)

Mr. Nick Dyer, M.A. (Hons) (Nottingham) Deputy Headmaster (History, Politics, Games)

Mr. Rob Biggs, B.Sc (Hons) (Wolverhampton) Assistant Head – Head of Sixth Form, Geography, Games

Mr. Adrian Courtenay, M.A. (Oxon) M. Phil., M.A. Ed. A.L.C.M. Assistant Head

Pastoral Development 10-14 (History, Games) Designated Child Protection Officer

Mr. Phil Stanlake B.Ed. (Hons) (St. Paul and St. Mary)

Assistant Head – Teaching School Director (Sports Studies, PE)

Mrs Charlotte Sturge, B.Sc. (Hons) (London) Assistant Head, Head of Science & Biology

Mrs. Janet Waterston, B.Ed. (Cheltenham) Assistant Head – Assessment, Curriculum, Staffing (Mathematics)

Teaching Staff

Mr. Gilbert Antony, B.A. (Hons) (Portsmouth) History, PEd

Miss Jessica Barnett, B.Sc (Hons) (Cardiff) Geography

Mr. Ashley Bawden, B.Sc (Hons) (Hartpury) Head of Years 10 & 11, PE, Games, Sports Studies, More Able Lead Teacher

Mr. Adam Bennett, B.Sc (Hons) (Bristol) Mathematics / DofE Scheme

Mr. Mark Bennett B.A. (Hons) (Exon) Head of English & Media, Music

Mrs. Penelope Bennett, B.Sc (Hons) (Plymouth) Mathematics

Mrs. Rachel Bolton, B.A. (Hons) (Southampton) French, Training Manager

Dr. James Bridges, M.A. PhD, (Gloucs) English

Mrs. Catherine Brooks, B.Sc (Hons) (B’ham) Head of Geography, PEd

Miss Helen Cawston, B.Sc (Hons) (Gloucs) Psychology, Games

Mrs. Clare Chad Daniels MBa (Gloucs) Head of Food Technology

Mrs Camilla Clarkson, B.Sc (Hons) (Keele) Mathematics

Mr. Christopher Cobb, B.A. (Hons) (Cardiff) English, Media, Games

Mr. Paul Coleman, B.Ed. (Cardiff) Head of Design Technology

Miss Abigail Collard, B.A. (Hons) (Soton) English

Mr. Ashley Croft, B.Sc. (Hons) (Warwick) Physics. Science

Mr. Kieron Davies, B.Sc (Hons) (Gloucs) Head of ICT / Computing

Mr Joshua Dixon, B.Eng (Hons) (Newscastle) Mathematics

Mr. Kevin Downes, B.Sc. (Hons) (Lancaster) Head of Physics, Games

Mrs. Hilary Dyer-Price, B.A. (Hons), (Gloucs) Art

Mr. Bernard Eccles B.A. (Hons) (Bristol) Latin, Classical Civilisations

Mr. Christopher Ferguson B.A. (Hons) (Bristol) German, Games

Mr. Graeme Fletcher B.Sc (Hons) (Swansea) Physics, Games

Mr. Daniel Foster, B.Sc. (Hons) (Bath) 2nd in Mathematics

Miss Michelle Gardner, B.A. (Hons) (Staffordshire) Head of Business Studies, Economics, Accounting

Mrs. Eleanor Gasan, B.A. (Hons) (Gloucs) 2nd in English, Media & AQA Bacc Co-ordinator

Mrs. Claire Gee, B.Sc. (Hons) (Warwick) Chemistry, Science

Miss Susan Glock, MSc (Hull) Biology, Science

Mr. Andrew Hamilton, B.Sc. (Brunel) Head of PE, Sports Studies, Games

Mr. James Hargreaves B.Sc. (Hons) (Manchester) Biology, Science

Mr. Andy Hart, B.Ed (Hons) (Gloucs) Head of Y7, PE, PEd, Sports Studies, Games

Mr. Ian Hiscock B.A. (Hons) (London) L.T.C.L., L.Mus.T.C.L., A.L.C.M.

Director of Music

Mr Ben Howells Drama

Mrs. Jane Joynson, B.A. (Hons) (Leeds) Head of Languages

Mrs. Paulina Kirkpatrick, B.Sc. (Hons) (University of Extremadura, Spain) (MEd)

Assistant Head of VI Form, Business Studies and Economics

Mrs Cleo Letts, M.Sc (London) Biology

Mrs Cassandra Martin, M.A. (Hons) (Cantab) English

Mrs. Dionne Meade, B.A. (Hons) (London) English

Mrs. Clare Medcroft, B.A. (Hons) (CGCHE) Head of Art, PEd

Mr. Andy Morgan, B.A. (Hons) (Sheffield) Head of History, Politics

Miss Holly Okell, B.A. (Hons) (Manchester) Business Studies, Accounting, Games

Miss Claire O’Neill B.A. (Hons) (Durham) RE, PEd

Mrs. Rebecca Palmer, B.A. (Hons) (UCE) IT /Computing

Mrs A Peake B.Sc (Hons) (Bath) Mathematics

Mrs. Karen Reynolds, B.A. (Hons) (Winchester) Head of Personal Education & RE

Miss Maude Robin, B.A. (Hons) (Bordeaux) French

Mr. Richard Sayers, B.Sc. (Hons) (Leeds) Head of Mathematics, Games

Mr. David Snow, B.A. (Hons) (Leicester) Head of Lower School, DT, Games

Mrs Marie Stimson-Machers, B.A. (Hons) (Derby) Drama

Mrs Freya Thomson, B.Sc. (Hons) (Exeter) Biology, Science

Mrs. Joanne Thompson, B.A. (Hons) (Oxford Brookes)

German

Miss India Warren, B.A. (Hons) (Bristol) Chemistry, Science

Mrs. Elaine Waterson, B.Sc. (Hons) (Wolverhampton)CSci CChem MRSC

Head of Chemistry, Science

Mr Daniel Woolf, B.Sc. (Hons) (Bristol) Biology, Science

Mrs. I. Flatman Cover Supervisor

Mrs S. Rosser Cover Supervisor

Professional Support Staff

Administration

Mrs. Hazel Baldwin, AAT, CSBM Business Manager

Mrs. Jo Hitchings, MA (Hons) (Cantab) Finance Manager

Mrs. Sue Wales Head’s PA, Admissions Officer

Mrs. Julie James Data Administrator

Mrs. Sue Evans Examinations Officer

Mrs. Eileen Price Administrator – 6th Form

Miss Louise Price Admin Assistant – Main Office

Mrs. Penny Morgan Teaching School Admin

Mrs. Lynn Green Receptionist / Administrator

Mrs. Stephanie Williams Receptionist / Administrator

Mrs. Toni Bayliss Finance Assistant

Technical Support

Mr Gordon Taylor, B.Sc. (Hons) (Nott Trent) Systems Manager

Mr Nigel Ledeux, BSc, MBCS CITP (GlosCat) Technician (IT)

Ms. Ceri Heap Senior Technician (Science)

Mrs Anna Berry Technician (Science)

Mrs Debra Smith Technician (Science)

Mr Jamie Sheather Technician (Science)

Mr Steve Sykes Technician (DT)

Mrs Natasha Workman Technician (DT – Food)

Mr Russell Beacham Librarian

Learning Support

Mrs Jane McGillivray Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mrs Georgina Feasey Teaching Assistant

Mr Martin Harrison Teaching Assistant

Mrs Glynis Knight Teaching Assistant

Mrs Jayne Sinden Teaching Assistant

Caretaking

Mr. Julian Burchett Resident Caretaker

Mr. Peter Cresswell (City and Guilds) Assistant Caretaker

The Crypt School Sixth Form Curriculum

For their CORE CURRICULUM, the majority of students take four AS (Advanced Subsidiary) subjects in

Year 12, and then concentrate on three A2 (Advanced Level) subjects in Year 13. Students will sit

internal mock examinations in November and April, and will take their ‘real’ examinations in May

and June.

Choosing your A level subjects is an important decision which needs careful thought. As a general

guide we recommend you consider the following:

Ability- Are you good at the subject? Have you spoken with your subject teacher or looked at the

course outline in detail? Are you prepared to work hard to ensure your success?

Suitability- Is an A Level in this subject going to provide you with the necessary qualifications to

follow your chosen course in higher education or pursue your chosen career?

Enjoyment- Are you genuinely interested in the subject? Does your interest extend beyond the

classroom?

Subjects Offered At A-Level

Accounting Art Biology Business Studies

Chemistry Computing Creative Writing Design Technology

Economics English Literature English Language French

Further Maths Geography German Government and Politics

History Mathematics Music Music Technology

Philosophy and Ethics Physics Psychology Spanish

Sports Studies Theatre Studies

Please visit our website for subject-specific information: www.cryptschool.org/sixth-form

NB. Please be aware that any subject may be withdrawn from the school curriculum if numbers of

pupils enrolled in each subject is deemed too small or financial considerations deem it necessary to

withdraw a subject from the VI form curriculum.

Entry Requirements (September 2015):

In order to enter the Crypt 6th Form students must gain:

1. A minimum of 7 A*-C grades at GCSE: these must be full course GCSE’s (not equivalents). This must include at least 4 B grades.

2. GCSE Maths and English Language GCSE, grade C or above. The following requirements are needed for individual subjects: Accounting

GCSE B Maths

Art GCSE B Biology GCSE B + B in Chemistry (preferable) or BB Double Award Business Studies GCSE B (or related Humanity) + B in Maths Chemistry Computing Creative Writing

DT Economics English Language English Literature French Further Maths Geography German G & P History Mathematics Music/Music Tech P & E Physics Psychology Spanish Sports Studies Theatre Studies

GCSE B + B in Maths (or A/A* Science Double Award) GCSE A Maths (Minimum B grade Computing if studied) GCSE B English Language. GCSE English is less suitable but may be considered GCSE B GCSE B Maths GCSE B GCSE B GCSE B GCSE A* Maths GCSE B GCSE B GCSE B English Language + B in History (if taken) GCSE B GCSE A GCSE B or Grade 4 Practice and Music Theory GCSE B in RE , B in Humanities (History/Geography) GCSE B + A/A* Maths or AA Science Double Award GCSE x 2 B Science (Chemistry, Biology or Physics) or Science Double Award BB) GCSE B GCSE B+ B in Biology or Science Double Award BB GCSE B

Further advice/ requirements for students:

1. You must study at least two subjects which you have previously studied (at GCSE) 2. You should be careful with the number of practical subjects (Art, Computing, Sports Studies,

Drama, DT, Music) that you may wish to study 3. Potential applicants to Russell group universities ( Russell Group refers to 30 of the UK’s

leading research-led Universities - such as Bristol, Oxford, Warwick, Nottingham etc.) should be careful not to study more than two ‘studies’ at AS and only one at A2 – e.g. Sports Studies, Business Studies, Theatre Studies etc.

4. We advise students studying Chemistry and/or Physics to study AS Maths

6th Form Enrichment Curriculum

Students also supplement their core curriculum by taking one or more options from our

ENRICHMENT CURRICULUM on a Wednesday afternoon. From September 2015 this is likely to

include:

Rugby Football Cricket Netball

Dance D of E Formula 1 EPQ

First Aid OU Yass AS/A2 General Studies Chess

Work Experience Young Enterprise Cookery Department mentoring

Yoga Latin

The Enrichment programme at The Crypt School is designed to develop students’ skills. Part of the

ethos of the Sixth Form is to develop students as whole individuals. With a wide range of activities,

every student has ample opportunity to broaden their interest base and learn new skills.

In terms 5 and 6 of Year 12 students focus on UCAS and have a host of Business careers talks. These

talks further support work carried out by the school careers advisor, careers fair held in school in

January, careers fair for apprenticeships in Oct and the UCAS fair in March.

The talks are from a variety of backgrounds such as Banking, Architecture, Volunteering, Engineering

and Art, offering students an invaluable understanding of the world beyond school. Sixth Formers

can also complete an Employability Award over the time spent with us which encourages the

development of their human and social capital. What is certain is that “we do not do boring at The

Crypt Sixth Form”.

COMPULSORY CURRICULUM: All Sixth Form students participate in our PHSE programme which

takes place once a fortnight and at various special events throughout the year.

Year 13 Destination 2014

University or Destination No of

Students Subject

Abertay University 1 Computer Games Technology

Aberystwyth 1 Economics/French

Apprenticeship 8 Business & Events Management, Deloitte, Fox Elm Care Home, EDF, Architecture, Accounting, Civil Service, Land Surveyor

Aston 1 Psychology (4 year sandwich)

Bath Spa 2 Psychology, Drama

Birmingham 5 Music, Nursing, Law, Maths & Sports Science, International Relations with Political Science

Brighton 1 Geography

Bristol 6 Aerospace Engineering, Social Policy, Maths, Computer Science, French and Spanish, Biology

Bristol UWE 10 Psychology, Economics, Law, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Business Management, Banking, Aerospace Engineering

Brunel 1 Aerospace Engineering

Cambridge 1 Veterinary Medicine

Cardiff 13 Politics, Psychology, Biology, Law, Pharmacy, Economics, German, Politics, Biomedical Sciences

Cardiff Metropolitan University 1 Biomedical Science

Cheltenham College 1 Photography

Coventry 2 Theatre and Professional Practice, Disaster Management

De Montfort University 1 English Language and Journalism

Derby 1 Child and Youth Studies

Edinburgh 1 Computer Science and Mathematics

Employment 7

Exeter 2 Electronic Engineering, Maths

Gap year 14

Gloucester College 1 Music Technology

Gloucestershire 4 Product Design, Psychology, Sports Strength and Conditioning, Business Management

Hartpury 1 Bio veterinary Science

Herts 1 Aerospace Engineering

Higher Education 2

Huddersfield 2 Engineering Foundation, Forensic Science

Keele 2 Psychology, Politics

Liverpool 1 Law with Criminology

Loughborough 3 Mechanical Engineering, Geography

Manchester 1 Music

Notre Dame International 1 Psychology

Oxford 5 History, Maths, Chemistry, Biological Sciences

Oxford Brookes 2 Economics, Finance and International Business, Network Computing

Plymouth 2 Business Studies, Accounting & Finance

Portsmouth 2 Biomedical Science, Geography

Royal Marines 1

Southampton Solent 1 Criminology with Law Foundation

Stroud College 1

Tech Musical School 1 Music Production

University College London 1 Pharmacy

University of Wales Trinity Saint David 1 Philosophy

Worcester 1 Art & Design and Psychology

York 1 Mathematics

ENTRY FOR PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS

It is expected that pupils will be entered for all the GCSE subjects they study in Years 10 and

11, at the end of Year 11. The flexibility of GCSE different levels of certification enables

decisions to be made about the most appropriate level of entry, usually during the Autumn

Term of Year 11.

Sixth Formers are entered for AS examinations in Year 12 and then make guided decisions

about which subjects to continue at A2 for entry in Year 13. Where appropriate, individuals

with particular strengths are enabled to enter for non timetabled subjects, such as Chinese,

Urdu, Arabic, Music, Astronomy.

LEAVERS’ INFORMATION

Year 13 – July 2014

Higher Education 86% Employment 7%

Training/Apprenticeships 7%

Year 11 – July 2014

Further Education – Crypt 88% Further Education – elsewhere

10%

Employment/Apprenticeship 2%

NUMBER OF PUPILS ON ROLL at 3.9.2014 875

PUPIL ABSENCE – 2013 – 2014 Total number of pupils of compulsory school age on roll for at least one session 598

Percentage of pupil sessions (half days) missed through authorised absence

4.46%

Percentage of pupil sessions (half days) missed through unauthorised absence 0.22%

The Crypt Summer School and 6th form

Induction 2015

Following the success of last year’s Summer School, we wish to invite you to

this year’s event on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June.

The Summer School will take place over 2 days and will introduce you to the subjects you hope to take in September. The purpose of the Summer School is to allow you to pick up

relevant information about your courses so you are prepared for the start of your A-levels in September.

You will also have the opportunity to have a tour of the main school, and the Sixth form

centre. You will meet your prospective teachers and your future friends

“The Summer school was really useful to help me know if Crypt was right for me” “Everyone was really friendly and easy to talk to”

“The teachers were really helpful”

Telephone 01452 530 291 enquiries@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk www.cryptschool.org

UNIFORM

One of our aims at The Crypt School is for our students to carry themselves with pride and

confidence. We believe that to achieve this they need to present themselves as serious and

respectful young adults. The standards of uniform expected here at The Crypt.

Young men’s dress code:

Black suit.

White shirt.

VI Form or prefect tie.

Black V-neck jumper (optional).

Black smart shoes.

Dark socks.

No ear studs, earrings or facial piercings.

Neat, not coloured hair. Young women’s dress code:

Black trouser/skirt suit. Knee length skirt must be purchased from Trutex following our strict guidelines. Trutex - 99 Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2AA, tel: 0845 5210645.

Black V- neck jumper or cardigan.

White, not see through blouse.

VI Form (optional) or prefect tie.

Black flat shoes

Neatly styled hair, clean and not in an extreme colour.

Only studs can be worn. Jewellery should be discreet.

Discreet make-up. VI Form students are an example to the rest of the students in school. The shirt collar and tie must be done up and ties should be full length. Young women’s skirts must be of the required style and length throughout the day - we recommend two skirts to be purchased from Trutex. Outdoor coats, scarves or hoodies must not be worn in school. Casual trousers or jeans are not appropriate dress.

ENROLMENT PROCESS FOR ENTRY IN SEPTEMBER 2015

Tuesday, 11th November, 2014 : Open Evening

Friday, 23rd January, 2015 : Application form deadline During March / April 2015 : All students new to the school will be invited to an informal meeting Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June 2015 : Summer School and 6th Form Induction days Thursday, 20th August, 2015 : Sixth Form Enrolment. Further details and times will be sent nearer the time Wednesday, 2nd September, 2015 : Term starts