Pupils receive expert help to gain the reading and writing skills they need to do well in all subjects. As a result, pupils make good progress
There is much joy in this school. Pupils value their teachers, and the rich and diverse community in which they learn
Teachers take account of individual pupils’ needs in their good lesson planning. They make sure that pupils, even those who arrive at unusual points in the school year, are quickly assimilated and make good progress
Teaching is strong in the sixth form. Teachers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. They show great commitment. Students are fulsome in their praise of the impact their teachers have had on their future education
Lessons are characterised by strong and positive relationships between pupils and teachers. Teachers know pupils well. Often teachers target the learning that individual pupils need because they know them so well
In key stages 1 and 2 teachers plan many opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge, understanding and skills.
Our latest Ofsted inspection rated our Sixth Form ‘good’, noting the excellent progress made by students.
We aim to create a purposeful, friendly and adult environment in which you are encouraged to develop a sense of independence and take responsibility for your study. The years you spend in the Sixth Form are important in shaping your future career and education. We hope you will also remember that time as an exciting and enjoyable experience.
Working at this level will provide you with the opportunity to enjoy and study subjects in depth. We take pride in the level of support we give every individual throughout their Sixth Form journey and know that if you work hard you will do very well. Our retention levels are high, nearly all the students who start with us in Year 12 complete their courses successfully.
Bemrose gives you the chance to continue developing the study skills, personal qualities and time management that are needed later in life. We provide opportunities for extracurricular and community activities and give you every encouragement to be leaders in the school.
Above all, the Sixth Form is about helping you realise your potential whatever it is. We want you to be successful and happy, whether this is gaining a place at the university of your choice, getting on in your chosen career, or developing your wider potential.
Mr. Marcus Wesley
Head of Post 16
The Bemrose Sixth Form is a small, friendly, multicultural community of enthusiastic students. We are taught by supportive and understanding teachers; we get a lot of support in and out of lessons, our teachers make sure that we complete work to a high standard.
Sixth formers have lots of opportunities to organise, lead and finance charity events, raising money for different charities. We like to beat the previous year’s target every year, this year we have already raised over £2500. Sixth formers have lots of other enrichment opportunities to be involved in, these include leading or being part of the student council, leading assemblies, representing the school in events such as the Derbyshire Skills Festival. This year, sixth formers have had the opportunity to take a course in coaching and leadership, we mentor lower school students and also help them develop their reading skills. There are also reward trips such as Alton Towers and London.
Sixth Formers get to work closely with the school careers lead, Miss Pavitt, to receive high quality career advice. There are lots of activities in this area including mock interviews, enterprise days and careers events to help you ind the right path when you leave.