Q: Can I still join St John’s 6th Form if I have not attained a level 4 in GCSE English & Maths?
Answer: You are permitted to join the 6th Form and re-sit ONE of the above. These will be timetabled lessons. You would need to find an alternative provider if you did not pass both English Language and Maths (Level 4), as it would be difficult to place you on 3 Level 3 courses, without having this academic currency. If you attained a Level 4 in English Literature but a Level 3 in English Language, you would still be required to re-sit GCSE English Language. Re-sit exams take place in November and July.
Q: Am I able to apply late to St John’s 6th Form?
Answer: Yes. We always welcome any application to the 6th Form. However, by applying early you become part of the conversation that helps form your option blocks. This gives more choice and likelihood that you will receive the subjects that you wish to study. Click here to apply.
Q: Can I take 4 subjects in St John’s 6th Form?
Answer: Yes. Most students take 3 subjects. This is the requirement in making you a full-time student at St John’s. However, some take 4 subjects, especially if this benefits their UCAS application to university. Some students initially take 4 subjects as a means of discovering if they are taking the correct subjects for them and then drop a subject once this becomes clearer.
Q: So, can I change subjects?
Answer: Yes. Providing that you have the academic entry requirements for the course, and it fits with the option blocks for that year. We always use September in Year 12 to ensure that everyone is on the correct course and subject changes can be made. Changing a subject later in the year can often be detrimental, so it is important to us that we spend time ensuring that you are taking the correct subjects from the outset.
Q: If I am in Year 12, do I have to come into school when I have no timetabled lessons?
Answer: No. We have created a 4 Day timetable in Year 12 so you can balance academic work with your well-being and develop mature opportunities to boost your CV. This could include gaining valuable work experience over a sustained period. It could be used for getting up and going to the gym. (We have discount packages in the local area). It can be used to keep on top of your academic workload or increase it by taking on an Extended Project Qualification, with is worth ½ A Level UCAS points. You are still welcome to come to school though and use the facilities to ensure that all aspects of 6th Form life are on track.
Q: When am I expected to be in school?
Answer: If you have any timetable lessons, then you are expected to be in school. Attendance is key to success in education. This includes Pastoral period 1 (Tuesday) and any Core RE lessons. Apart from this, you are treated as a young adult who is capable of mature time management.
Q: Can I get any financial aid during the 6th Form?
Answer: Yes. All students are entitled to apply for our Bursary scheme. These forms are given out in school. This looks at household income but is paid directly into the student’s bank account, to be used in supporting your educational journey at St John’s. This is paid monthly.
Q: Is the 6th Form still connected to the rest of the school?
Answer: Yes. There are numerous opportunities to work with the rest of the school, whether this is through the Aspiring Teachers programme or becoming Head of House. However, the 6th Form area is also separate from the rest of the school and exclusive for 6th Form use. We have purpose-built areas for relaxation, dining, research, and work.
Q: Can I wear my own clothes in St John’s 6th Form?
Answer: Yes. We recognize that young adults need to feel comfortable and express themselves by often wearing their own clothing. However, we also expect this to be decent and professional, without displaying anything that might offend. In St John’s 6th Form you are a role model for younger students and entering a place of work, as a result your clothing choices need to be suitable for this environment.