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Join Us in Post 16

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At Whitley Academy we offer a range of courses that suit all students. The aim of any Post 16 study is to be successful and therefore we consider carefully what requirements students require to progress onto the different courses available.

Join Us in Post 16

Home > Learning  > Post 16 > Join Us in Post 16

At Whitley Academy we offer a range of courses that suit all students. The aim of any Post 16 study is to be successful and therefore we consider carefully what requirements students require to progress onto the different courses available.

Download our Post 16 application form and entry requirements

We believe that Post-16 at Whitley Academy provides an outstanding, inclusive and aspirational education through personalised curriculum, innovative learning and leadership opportunities. Everything we do is to empower, support and equip students for a successful future.

To gain entry to Post 16 students are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s, including English and Maths at grade 4 or above. However, some subjects have specific entry requirements, which may include grade 6 or above certain subjects. We offer both academic and vocational subjects to suit a variety of learning styles.

At your interview for Post 16 we will also be looking for:

  • Good attitude to learning – at least an average of an 8 (determined by your tutor and Year 11 SLG link)
  • Attendance of at least 96%
  • A record of being punctual to all lessons
  • A resilient attitude to learning and a willingness to learn by mistakes.
  • Meeting of grade requirements for each subject

Why join us at Post 16?

Our culture of professionalism, high-achievement and consistent improvement enables every student to be the very best they can be.

Students have achieved the school’s best ever A level results in 2018 despite the new linear exams.

44% of all grades achieved were A*-B with a 96% pass rate. Over a quarter of all students achieved A*-B grades in all 3 subjects, with an increase in students obtaining places at Russell Group (highly ranked) universities. There was a 100% pass rate in the new vocational qualifications.

Student result highlights in 2018 included:-

Chirag Virchande, A*/A/A, going to Warwick.
Charlotte Gater, A*/A/A, going to Birmingham.
Rachel Downing, A*/A/B, going to Leeds.
Harvey Gilbert, A*/A/B, going to Lancaster.
Sarah Ruiz Sanchez, A/A/B, going to Manchester.
Connor Neeson, 3 D distinction Vocational grades.

Other Post 16 student benefits are:

  • Excellent Pastoral support systems
  • Expanding range of courses available – A level, Applied and BTEC
  • Many opportunities to be involved in whole school student leadership
  • Outstanding career, work experience and enrichment programme
  • ​”The sixth form is good and students make good progress on their post-16 courses. Students receive helpful information, advice and guidance which help them to make well informed decisions about future employment, education and training.” – Ofsted Quote 2013
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