Sixth Form Commitment

At Wren Academy we are committed to providing all of our Sixth Form students with outstanding provision in the following areas:

	A consistently high quality of A Level teaching Wren Academy teachers are subject specialists working in a school deemed Outstanding by Ofsted and where inspectors described teaching as 'stunning'.  We ensure that all of our A Level teachers are fully up to date with the examination requirements of their subject.  Our broad curriculum ensures we can meet the learning preferences and university aspirations of students.
	Helping you to achieve all you are capable of At Wren Academy all students are supported in being the best they can be, both in and out of the classroom.  Our A Level students make excellent progress, achieving grades higher than those expected of them when they began their courses.
	Service and Leadership Programme Wren's leadership development programme for Sixth Formers helps prepare them for their future career and also provides them with vital skills to help manage their lives.
	A pre-university atmosphere We recognise the importance of using the two years of Sixth Form to help prepare our students for university and their careers beyond.  To this end, privileges and responsibilities are balanced so that all students become able to study independently and be more confident in their social skills.
	A school Sixth Form Our Sixth Form gives students plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their independence, however we recognise that young people between the ages of 16 and 18 still need support too.  Our Sixth Form team will make sure that students take on more responsibility for their own learning gradually as they are ready to do so.  Students will never be cast adrift or left to study without structure.
	A broad cultural enrichment programme All students are encouraged to take part in our enrichment programme which includes guest speakers, visits to concerts, galleries, museums and sports.  As well as having an interesting and enjoyable time, enrichment helps to make students a stronger all round candidate for leading universities.  All students are also supported in reading widely around their chosen A Level subjects.
	The best guidance for university applications Our record in achieving Russell Group university places for our students is exceptional.  Wren staff are expert in helping students through the UCAS process.  The general support we offer is supplemented by specialist guidance for those applying to study Law or Medicine and for students applying to Oxbridge, which includes visits from our Alumni who are already studying at these institutions.
	Life beyond school We organise visits to high profile work places and the enrichment programme includes a range of inspiring professional speakers representing professions like Banking, Economics and Journalism.
	A dynamic community The Wren Sixth Form is a diverse community of young people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.  A mix of students who studied at Wren in Year 11 and those who joined us from other schools at the start of Year 12, helps ensure that our Sixth Formers meet new people and create new friendships.