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Sixth Form Application 2024-26

Deadline for returning this form is 8th January 2024

Applications received after this date will be considered by date of receipt after this deadline but may not be able to be used to plan the curriculum.

Application for Entry to Sixth Form

Your choices:

You are required to study 3 A-level subjects or equivalent.

Study the guidance information overleaf. Please indicate below the subjects you would like to study in order of preference. In the case of a subject being oversubscribed, we will allocate places based on order of preference.

If you are choosing Further Mathematics this may be a 4th A-level depending on your overall GCSE Average Point Score (APS). Core mathematics is in addition to your A level choices and is not taken with A level mathematics.

As with your GCSE options, we will aim to construct a timetable that accommodates all students, choices. If clashes occur, they will be discussed with applicants on an individual basis and accommodate you via the consortium.

If you have not gained GCSE grade 4 or above in English or mathematics you will be required to retake the examination.

NB: Courses will only run if there are enough students to make them viable.

Curriculum Entry Requirements - A Levels 2024

Please refer to the individual subject requirements for entry requirement grades to study A Level and BTEC qualifications here in addition to the following criteria:

Minimum academic entry requirements:	Pathway
40+ GCSE points including a minimum of a grade 5 in English and mathematics.	3 A-Level qualifications
34+ GCSE points including a minimum of a grade 5 in English and mathematics.	Vocational blend of BTEC and A-Level courses
34+ GCSE points including a minimum of a grade 5 in English and mathematics.	Vocational courses

The above is calculated as follows, from a student’s best 8 GCSE results:

Grade 9 = 9 points, Grade 8 = 8 points, Grade 7 = 7 points, Grade 6 = 6 points, Grade 5 = 5 points, etc

BTEC (Level 2): D* = 8 points, D = 7 points, M = 5.5 points, P = 4 points.

Applications for the Music Academy

In addition to the academic criteria, you will have to undergo an audition and the following entrance criteria will be applied:

Musical ability:

A good standard on your main instrument (Grade 5+ or equivalent)

Ensemble awareness:

Experience and awareness of playing or singing in an ensemble, either through KS4 music or extracurricular activities

Musical knowledge:

Show a good understanding of different styles of music relevant to your main instrumental/vocal study

Leadership:

Where applicable, experience of leading musical groups or events and a willingness to take on leadership roles within the music department

Decision making: during your audition, we will be looking for the following attributes:

A good level of technical ability on your chosen instrument (including vocals)
A good level of musicianship
Awareness of stylistic conventions for your chosen genre
Experience of playing/singing in ensembles or small groups
Any previous leadership experience and a willingness to take on leadership roles within the music department

Applications for any of the Sports Academies

In addition to the academic criteria, the following sporting entrance criteria is applied:

Sports Standards:

You currently performed to at least district level in your chosen sport.

Range of Skills:

You are able to demonstrate all core skills and nearly advanced skills for the activity in isolation and under competitive pressure in authentic performance situations.

Quality of skills:

Core skills are performed consistently with an excellent standard of accuracy, control and fluency
The advanced skills demonstrated are performed consistently with an excellent standard of accuracy, control and fluency.

Physical attributes:

You are able to demonstrate appropriate levels of physical fitness and psychological control to perform very effectively nearly all of the time.

Decision making: during your trial, we will be looking for the following skills and attributes:

Successfully selects and uses appropriate skills on nearly all occasions
Applies appropriate team strategies/tactics/compositional ideas demonstrating an excellent understanding of the activity
Demonstrates excellent awareness of the rules/regulations of the activity during performance
Demonstrates excellent regard for the safety of themselves and others
Demonstrates excellent awareness of and response to the strengths, weaknesses and actions of other player(s)/performer(s) is excellent

I am applying for *

Samuel Ryder Academy

Samuel Ryder Music Academy

Samuel Ryder Sport Academy

If you are applying for Music Academy, please indicate the instrument you play and your current grade e.g. Piano (Grade 8)

If you are applying for Sport Academy, please indicate your chosen sport and the team you represent e.g. Football (St. Albans City FC)

Are you a current Samuel Ryder Academy student ? *

Yes

If your answer is Yes, which form are you in:

Section 1: Student Information

First name: *

Surname: *

Date of Birth: *

Sex at Birth: *

Female

Male

Home Address (Line 1): *

Home Address (Line 2):

Home Address (Line 3):

Home Address (Town): *

Home Address (County): *

Home Address (Post Code): *

Home Telephone Number:

Parent Email: *

Parent Mobile Number: *

Section 2: Additional Student Information (For External Students Only)

Who is the student's legal guardian?

With whom does the student live?

Is there a Court Order in operation with regard to the child ? (If so, please attach a copy)

Please upload Court Order

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Is the student in care ? (If so, please give the name of the Care Authority and the start date)

Are you applying under the Medical or Social rule (includes applications for children adopted but previously looked after abroad)?

Please upload professional evidence to support your Medical or Social claim

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Name(s) of any siblings attending Samuel Ryder Academy

If applying under the Children of Staff rule, please list the member of staff

Current School Name:

Current School Address:

Current School Telephone Number:

School Contact Email:

Name of School Contact:

Personal Statement (For information purposes and does not form part of any decision making.) - Please attach your completed Personal Statement explaining why you wish to study each subject that you have selected and include any future career plans. Please also say what you could offer to the wider school community such as helping with paired reading, running a club or peer mentoring

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Section 3: GCSE / BTEC Subjects & Grades

GCSE/ BTEC Subjects:
(Please complete with option subjects or any other GCSE / BTEC subjects taken. Include any actual grades you have achieved. Please also indicate your target grade and latest pre-public examination grade.)

GCSE Points: 9=9 8=8 7=7 6=6 5=5 4=4 3=3 2=2 1=1

BTEC (Level 2): D* =8, D = 8, M = 5, P = 4

GCSE Subjects	Predicted GCSE Grade	Predicted Points	Actual GCSE Grade if known	Pre-public Exam GCSE Grade

Total point score from predicted grades (Top 8 subjects) *

Total point score based on Pre-public exams (Top 8 subjects) *

Section 4: A-Level / BTEC Subject Choices

NB: Courses will only run if there are enough students to make them viable

Please indicate your selected path: *

First choice subject, please indicate: (please use search box for full list) *

Additional subject (if required), please indicate:

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