Admissions
Applications for entry in 2025 are now open!
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 21st January 2025.
The contact for any queries is [email protected]. A reminder that students currently based at WGSG or WGSB have been emailed logins and should not set up a new account.
Click here to start a new application.
All students joining Year 12 will have completed their GCSE courses and from a maximum of 8 GCSEs must have achieved:
● MINIMUM of 46 points
● At least a Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics
● The subject specific entrance requirements for those subjects you wish to study
If a student meets criteria a) and b) but not c) we may be able to offer an alternative programme of study.
Some A Level courses have specific requirements related to course content and we reserve the right to offer an entrance examination. For full course information for the forthcoming academic year at WG6, please refer to the WG6 Curriculum Booklet.
If you would like to ask anything about the school or the application procedure, please do not hesitate to get in touch – [email protected]
Appeal Dates & Information Academic Year 2024/2025
If you have not been offered a place following an in-year application, the law entitles you to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. This panel is completely independent of the school and the Local Authority. In accordance with the 2022 School Admission Appeals Code Appeals, the admission authority and panels have elected for all admissions appeals to be held online.
If you wish to appeal, please use this link to complete your appeal online. Please do NOT use ANY other appeal form or send your form to your local authority. It is highly recommended that you download the explanatory booklet about appeals which you should read before you complete the appeal form. Booklet Link You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST state the grounds of your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal form. Your appeal form will not be accepted unless you give the grounds of your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school. Please note that the online form will ask you to download two utility bills dated in the last THREE months. If you do not have access to a scanner, please take two photographs using a mobile phone and upload the photographic files. If you wish to contact the clerk – email : [email protected] Information about Secondary Transfer appeals will be posted on this website before 28 February 2025. The timetable for ‘in-year’ appeals is as follows: –Last day for lodging appeals | 20 School days after the decision letter informing you that you had not been offered a place. |
Invitation letter giving details about your hearing will be sent by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel | At least 10 school days before the hearing. This MAY be emailed. All in-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being lodged. |
Closing date for any additional supporting evidence | FIVE working days before your hearing. You are advised that additional paperwork received on the day of the appeal hearing will not be taken into account. Please email files to [email protected] Please note that slightly different rules will apply for any summer transfer appeals into Year 7. |
Letter from the Clerk informing you of the decision of the independent appeal panel | Due to the high number of appeals, an email is sent a few working days after your hearing with the decision of the panel. This is followed up around 10 working days later with a letter outlining the panels’ reasons. |
The timetable for 6th form appeals | |
Last day for Lodging appeals | 4pm on Thursday 29 August 2024 to guarantee that your appeal will be heard in early to mid-September. You MUST state the reasons for your appeal on the online form and supply any documentary evidence at this stage to include a copy of your result sheet. Please note the timetable is very short to enable those appellants who win appeals to start as early into the school year as possible. The form will only be available from results day. Click here for the 6th form appeal form. If this link does not work, it means you are too late to appeal. |
Appeal dates | The appeal will be during the month of September 2024. |
Examinations
Here you will be able to find all the latest information on both internal and public examinations at WG6. General examination dates are on the school calendar, more detailed timetables are uploaded as soon as they become available.
Should you need to discuss examination requirements please contact: Mrs Price at the Girls’ site on 01322 226351 Ext 222 Mrs Lecuona-Jimenez at the Boys’ site on 01322 223090 Ext 106.
Joint Council for Qualifications Documents
Below are the following JCQ information for candidates’ notices relating to GCSE/A Level qualifications as issued to the students at the beginning of the academic year:
● Privacy Notice – giving information on the personal data the awarding bodies collect and how they use it ● Non-Examination Assessments – for subjects that students are required to undertake additional aspects which are not formally examined e.g. English Language speaking ● Coursework Assessments – for subjects where you are required to undertake coursework which is formally assessed e.g. Design and Technology ● Using Social Media and Examinations/Assessments ● Written Exams – general information and rules regarding the written exams.Attendance & Punctuality
● There is a strong correlation between attendance and achievement. You must strive for at least 95% attendance.
● You must arrive promptly to all lessons, Supervised Study sessions and form time. Students arriving after 9.15am are marked as absent for the entire morning session and a letter will be required from parents. You must sign in late at reception if you arrive after 8.55am or 1.50pm. This will be recorded and the time will be made up during the school day with student managers. ● Persistent lates will be subject to a staged warning with a parent meeting. ● Students leaving to go home or off site must sign out at main school reception. ● In the event of an unavoidable absence contact must be made with the base site as soon as possible. A note will be needed to explain the absence upon return to school. Letters will be sent home to query unexplained absences. ● All missed work MUST be caught up including any homework. ● Absences will only be authorised if there is a strong link to academic study, career planning or education related events. Only a maximum of 3 university visits will be authorised. ● If you are ill during the school day you must report to the Sixth Form Office, member of the sixth form team or the main school office at either site. Your parents will be contacted. ● Home study will only be granted if students are meeting or exceeding target grades.Contact Details for Absences
To report an absence or to notify the school of any medical appointment please email our Attendance Officers on one of the below emails (dependent upon whether you are based at the boys’ or girls’ site). Please ensure you report any absences by 8am stating your Full Name, Year and Form
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 01322 226351 (WGSG) or 01322 223090 (WGSB) For extended absences please contact the school immediately.Code of Conduct
Our principles and guidelines that define our standards and behavior expectations for all WG6 students
You are expected to be punctual for all lessons and form time in line with the school day. Students arriving after 9.15am, for whatever reason, are marked as absent for the entire morning session and a letter will be required from parents.
In the event of an unavoidable absence you should bring a note to explain your absence when you return to school. Unexplained absence will require us to contact your parents. You must arrange to catch up on all missed work. You are expected to complete all work set to a high standard and to hand it in on time.
You should organise your weekly study timetable to allow equal time for each subject – approximately 5 hours per subject.
If problems arise in a subject, it is your responsibility to see your subject teacher to discuss and try to solve the problems.
You are expected to act as a role model to younger students and conduct yourself in an appropriate manner. You should treat each other with respect and courtesy at all times. This is particularly important during break and lunch times when students should refrain from meeting up on the grassed areas on Common Lane.
WG6 pin badge and Lanyard must be worn at all times for safeguarding. There will be a cost to replace lost badges or cards.
You must be registered every lesson. During study periods you must register with the Student Manager – they will also have a copy of available free rooms for study purposes.
Home Study for Year 13 is by arrangement with Form Tutor, Student Manager or Learning Coordinator. You will need to be registered at 1.45pm with the Student Manager. The school reserves the right to withdraw the privilege of home study if there is any cause for concern.
All students must sign in late at reception if they arrive after 8.55am or 1.50pm. Students leaving to go home or off site must sign out at reception.
You must take pride in your appearance and adhere to the Sixth Form Dress Code Please note: Students will be sent home to change if they are inappropriately dressed
Dress Code
A dress code is important as it helps to ensure there is parity for all students and it ensures there is respect for the whole school community. Dress code and appearance of sixth formers must reflect the senior position in school and it therefore needs to be decent, safe and appropriate to a school setting. This may mean that this is very different to the choices adopted in your personal life.
● Students must wear a plain, matching business tailored 2- or 3-piece suit (in colours black, navy or grey) with a collared shirt and tie or blouse or round necked top. Girls may also wear tailored matching dresses if they wish.
● A matching, plain suit jacket must be worn at all times around the school site, apart from during warm weather, as directed by staff. ● Shoulders and midriffs should be covered. There should be no logos. ● Tailored skirts and dresses need to be of an appropriate length, just above the knee. ● Plain jumpers are permitted during winter months, but the suit jacket must still be worn. ● Smart footwear should be worn – no boots or trainers. ● Headscarves are not allowed – except for religious reasons. ● No extreme coloured hair. Extensions or dyed hair needs to be of a natural colour. ● No hoodies, denim, leggings, short tight fitted skirts or strappy tops should be worn. ● Make-up (including nails) and jewellery (including earrings) should be discrete. No visible body piercing or tattoos are permitted. Only clear nose studs will be permitted. ● No outdoor coats or earphones to be worn inside buildings or to assemblies. ● WG6 lanyard, ID badge & pin badge must be worn at all times for safeguarding
Sixth Form Expectations
This is a brief highlight of what is expected by choosing to attend an academic sixth form. It is important that you recognise that we will support you as well as challenge you to be the best version of yourself whilst developing your love of learning.
Your sixth form experience is what you make it!High Expectations
We expect you to be aspirational, to strive to achieve your targets and goals. We will guide and support you as well but it will be vital that you understand how you can influence your own success whilst in the Sixth Form. You will need to be fully committed in terms of attendance, work ethic, behaviour, dress code, time management and personal organisational skills.
Elective
Every Year 12 student is expected to complete the Elective programme of activities on a Wednesday afternoon from the selected list. This will provide you with the chance to develop your skills in areas outside of your academic studies. This is a year long commitment.
Sixth Form Study
There will be timetabled private study sessions for Year 12 to work independently.
Working Hours
Students are expected to be in school every day from 8.45 to 3.30
(Wednesday is an exception with a 2.30pm finish)Homework/independent study
At AS/ A2 Level you are expected to do a great deal of independent research and wider reading. You should be spending an additional 5 hours per subject per week outside of lessons on homework and additional research
Paid Work
Limit paid work to 9 hours per week and not work during the school day.
Academic Monitoring
You will receive a target grade for each subject in September. Your progress will be measured and monitored across the year
Careers
You will be supported with a dedicated careers adviser and follow a comprehensive careers education programme. A goal for your future is vital.
Work Experience
All Year 12 students must complete agreed work experience.
Study Rooms
The use of these additional facilities are a Sixth Form privilege and we expect them to be treated with respect.
Finance – Trips & Activities
The School operates a cashless payments system (Parent Pay) which is used for all trips and activities offered by the school.
Parent Pay is a highly regarded system across education and enables many useful features (such as one account for parents regardless of the number of children in different schools using Parent Pay and the ability for us to refund parents through the system where this is necessary). Already have a Parent Pay Account? If you already have a Parent Pay account, either with our school or another Parent Pay school, you can simply login to that account and add your other children via the Add a child tab on your home page. You will need your activation username and password (issued by the school to parents of all new students). New to Parent Pay? You will have a secure online account, activated using a unique activation username and password (issued by the school). You will be prompted to change these and to keep them safe and secure as your username and password for future logins. To activate your account via the Account login area please visit Parent Pay. Visit Parent Pay WebsiteHave two or more children at a Parent Pay School?
You will only need to activate one account to create your “main account” and then add your other children via the Add a child tab on your home page. For any help about Parent Pay please refer to the Parent Pay website, Parents – FAQ’s and feel free to contact the School Finance Office if you need any further assistance. Activation letters will be issued early in the new term once students are on roll. Canteen Purchases Alliance in Partnership (AiP) is the FRESH FOOD caterer at both sites offering varied menus using fresh U.K. meats, fresh salads and fresh vegetables every day from our local suppliers. All meals are made on site with fresh ingredients. A cash-less payment system is operated reducing the problems of cash in the school and encouraging healthy eating. Payment can be made online via ParentPay. Students’ credit balance is debited each time they purchase food items from the cafeteria at breakfast, break and lunch.Support, Mentoring & Counselling
WG6 are committed to providing opportunities and support for students to develop skills which will enable them to take responsibility for their own learning and lives. Few of us are able to work effectively when stressed or unhappy therefore we have support staff offering a mentoring service to provide support for those students who may need extra support in developing independent learning skills and maintaining their wellbeing.
Mrs Regan and Mrs Wheatley, WG6 Student Managers, offers drop-in sessions throughout the school week where students can raise concerns. Details of these sessions are advertised within the form rooms. If a specific 1-1 session is required students can access this by emailing Mrs Regan on [email protected] or Mrs Wheatley on [email protected]. We also have access to a part time Counsellor and a dedicated team of teaching staff, to advise, monitor and support students who might be struggling with the demands of ‘A’ level study. Remember that counsellors at Childline are always available and their message boards can help you to find out what other young people might have to say. Useful information can also be found on the Know How Library, a tool on the Unifrog platform. The Know How Library is an easily searchable library of 100s of expert guides, covering every aspect of the progression process and wellbeing. Kooth – Online Mental Health Counselling Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being support service for children and young people available free at the point of use. As an early intervention solution, Kooth helps to reduce waiting times for young people seeking help while removing the stigma associated with accessing mental health support. Visit Kooth here Some useful resources to promote and support happiness in school:Young Minds
Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before,
Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness brings people together and provides practical resources. We help each other learn evidence-based skills for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, for ourselves and others.
MiSP
Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP) is a charity and global community of mindfulness educators. Our aim is to equip today’s young people with skills and techniques that will support their lifelong wellbeing
Self-Esteem Team
Award-winning wellbeing classes to help young people navigate their minds
