SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS 2019 - Kensington Aldridge Academy
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SECONDARY SCHOOL
OF THE YEAR
SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS 2019
P RINCIPAL’ S WELC OM E P RINCIPAL’S WELCOME
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
Dear Parents / Carers,
I’m delighted to welcome you to our Sixth Form prospectus. Students who apply
and are successful will become part of something very special here at KAA: a state
school sixth form that offers standards to rival any in the independent sector. Our
staff, our facilities and our independent school partners Godolphin & Latymer and
Charterhouse have helped grow an Ofsted “outstanding” sixth form here in the
heart of Notting Hill.
What makes KAA6 outstanding? It’s the personalised tuition and expert
teaching from subject specialists that give us a competitive edge. Students enjoy
consistently excellent lessons and careful guidance on their applications into the
world of Higher Education or Apprenticeships. The results speak for themselves
- A Levels which are consistently above national average and typically half of all
departing students secure places at Russell Group, with a small proportion to
Oxbridge each year.
If, having read our prospectus and website, you would like to find out more about
KAA6 please do attend one of our open events or contact sixthform@kaa.org.uk
for further information.
With best wishes,
David Benson
Principal
K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 1
CUR R ICULUM CURRICULUM
THE KAA SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM SUBJECTS AVAILABLE AT A LEVEL
Opposite is a full list of A-Level courses Students must choose one subject in each option block; the current blocks are
available to study at KAA. Students typically shown below, and may be different on the application form. On the application
study four subjects in Year 12, dropping to form, students will be given the chance to express additional preferences;
three in Year 13. In line with national guidance if there is sufficient demand, the option blocks can be changed when the
and other local schools we no longer operate timetable is constructed.
AS exams.
Please note that blocking is subject to change. Students’ individual options can
be discussed at enrolment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BLOCK A BLOCK B BLOCK C BLOCK D
Maths Maths Maths Maths
8 GCSE grades at grade 5 or above (including
both English and Maths), with a 6 or above English Literature Chemistry English Literature English Literature
in the subject to be studied (or closest
equivalent). In unreformed subjects, where Chemistry Biology Chemistry Further Maths
the old A*-E grading system is still in place,
a C grade counts in the 8 overall grades Physics History Biology Biology
required, with a B to study the subject.
Religious
Psychology Psychology Physics
Education
SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Religious
History Computer Science Psychology
Education
• English & humanities subjects: Grade 6 or Government
Geography Computer Science Geography
& Politics
above in English (Lit and / or Lang)
Spanish Fine Art Physical Education Dance
• Humanities subjects: grade 6 or above in
English language. Drama German Music French
• Maths: grade 7 or above in Maths. Product Design Product Design
• Further Maths: grade 8 or above in Maths. Government
& Politics
• Science: triple award: grade 7 or above in
the science to be studied; dual award All courses (both at KAA and at
(Combined Science) grade 7-7 or above. TAUGHT @ GODOLPHIN & LATYMER
(FEMALE STUDENTS ONLY) Godolphin) are dependent on
• Psychology: grade 6 or above in a science, sufficient numbers of students;
Economics Italian where there is insufficient demand,
plus grade 6 or above in English language.
a course may be withdrawn.
Russian Classical Civilisation
Applicants for a course at
Godolphin must follow a separate
History of Art Mandarin
procedure which requires higher
GCSE grades – this can be
Ancient History Latin
explained on application.
2 K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 3
UNIV ER SIT IES & C AR E E R S UNIVERSITIES & C AREERS
UNIVERSITIES & CAREERS
From the very start of their time at KAA new sixth formers will be encouraged to EDUCATION PARTNERS
look to their future. The sixth form at KAA is very much a bridge into university and
the world of work and this starts from the first day you will spend in the academy.
UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
Our Higher Education team at KAA will work closely with their colleagues
in the HE teams at Charterhouse and Godolphin to ensure early planning for
university entrance. The deadline for UCAS applications to, for example, Oxford
and Cambridge, is early in the autumn term of Year 13. Therefore, preparation must
start early in Year 12. Also, the choice of universities is wider than it has ever been
(including overseas universities), so guidance through the complexities of the various
admissions processes must be provided by experienced and supportive staff.
4 K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 5UNIV ER SIT IES DE S T I N AT I ON S 2 0 1 9 U NIVERSITIY DESTINATIONS 2019
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS 2018/19
CAREERS ADVICE
AND GUIDANCE ARE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS COURSES
HIGH-QUALITY, PURPOSEFUL University of Bath
Bath Spa University
1
1
Civil & Architectural Engineering
Geography
AND HELP STUDENTS Birmingham City University 1 Law
Bournemouth University 1 Business Studies
TO MAKE DECISIONS Brunel University 5
Anthropology and Sociology; Computer Science;
ABOUT THEIR FUTURE. Cardiff University* 1
Engineering x2; Psychology
Environmental Geoscience
Civil Engineering; History; Law;
City, University of London 5
International Political Economy; Radiography
OFSTED City of Westminster College 1 L3 Diploma Film Making
University of Edinburgh* 2 Ancient History; Architecture
University of Exeter* 1 Mathematics
University of Greenwich 1 Hospitality Management
Imperial College London* 1 Computing
Instituto Marangoni 1 Interior Design
Ancient History; Classical Studies; Medicine;
Kings College London* 5
Politics; Politics and Society; Religion
Kensington and Chelsea College 1 L3 Diploma Art & Design
University of Kent 2 Accounting & Finance; Biomedical Science
Kingston University 1 Pharmacy
University of Leeds* 3 Digital Media; Religion, Politics & Society; Sociology
London School of Economics* 1 International Social and Public Policy and Economics
University of Oxford* 1 Ancient History
Biochemistry; Biology; English; English & History;
Queen Mary University of London* 10 Environmental Science; Geography;
Mathematics; Mathematics & Accounting; Psychology x2
Ravensbourne University 1 Digital Film Production
University of Reading 1 Architecture
History and Politics; Psychology;
University of Roehampton 4
International Business; Theology
SOAS, University of London 3 Business Management, Economics, Law x 3
St George’s, University of London 1 Biomedical Science
Psychology; Sport Science; Sports Management;
St Mary’s University 5
Strength & Conditioning Science x2
University of Sussex 2 Biosciences; Economics & International Development
University for the Creative Arts 1 Games Arts
Bioprocessing of New Medicines;
Universaity College London* 3
Engineering (Chemical); Geography
University of West London 1 Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Westminster 3 Law x 3
University of York* 1 History
*Russell Group University
6 K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 7AC ADEMIC SOC I E T I E S AC ADEMIC SOCIETIES
ACADEMIC SOCIETIES
Every week, every student at KAA Sixth Form
attends an academic society of their choice.
These are an opportunity to go beyond
the syllabus and to step away from exam
requirements.
These sessions are a mixture of teacher-led
extension, which stretches participants to
degree level thinking, student-led presentations
or seminars, and external speakers. These
societies provide the structure in which wider
reading, intellectual endeavour and independent
research become a reality.
STUDENTS IN THE
SIXTH FORM ARE FULL
OF PRAISE FOR THE
TEACHING, SUPPORT
AND GUIDANCE THAT
THEY RECEIVE.
OFSTED
8 K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 9CULT UR E & COR E VAL U E S THE HOUSE SYSTEM
THE HOUSE SYSTEM
At KAA all students and staff are a member of one of our four houses. The house
system creates ‘schools within schools’ – smaller communities of students and
staff that develop a sense of belonging, identity and healthy competition. The house
system provides a focal point for academy events and rewards, and mixes all ages
to allow older students to mentor their younger peers.
FOUR HOUSES
CULTURE CORE VALUES OF KAA
Excellence: Not just in academics,
Intrepidus – our motto – is the unifying idea but in everything we do.
which binds all the aspects of our school
community. Intrepidus is at our core: it is Resilience: We love a challenge, and
a simple, powerful ethos of aspiration and understand that mistakes are just
achievement. It has great meaning to all opportunities to improve.
students, staff and parents alike.
Creativity: In lessons, new learning
Intrepidus is about understanding that it’s always
is always presented as a problem to
better to try and fail than to never try at all; that
be solved, and creativity and original
mistakes are an inevitable part of learning; and that
thinking are rewarded.
with hard work and persistence we can master
new skills in new subjects.
Citizenship: Together we are greater
than the sum of our parts.
Above all, this very simple phrase
captures our school spirit:
WORK HARD, BE NICE.
10 K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 11DISCIPLINE AND U N I FO R M DISCIP LINE AND UNIFORM
DISCIPLINE
KAA has the very highest expectations of student behaviour
and these extend to our sixth formers. We recognise that with
increased maturity comes increased independence – for example
KAA sixth formers are free to eat offsite at lunchtime. But we
also run a very tight ship. KAA is a calm, orderly environment
where students are required to be polite and courteous at all
times. Our culture is one of no excuses and high expectations.
These expectations are set out clearly in our Sixth Form Code
of Conduct and all students and parents will be asked to sign a
home / school agreement before they join the academy.
UNIFORM
We are entrepreneurial academy with great ambitions for our
students and this is reflected in our sixth form dress code.
Professional, business dress is required – with suits of matching
cloth, colour and pattern preferred. Trainers, T-Shirts, jeans etc are
not allowed during school hours.
12 K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 13FACILIT IES FACILITIES
FACILITIES ADMISSIONS
The £66 million KAA Campus, which includes the academy and the new To apply for KAA Sixth Form, please complete
Kensington Leisure Centre, needs no fine words to describe it. Our beautiful the online application from at www.kaa.org.uk/
new building speaks for itself – it is a world class learning environment and sixth-form/applications by 2nd December 2019.
we are extremely privileged to have it.
Internal applicants currently in Year 11 at
We are fortunate to have our KAA facilities and put them to the service of our KAA should complete an application form
students. However, we also know the building alone is not the answer; it is the via KAA Online.
school’s values, our strong ethos, and our focus on curriculum, assessment and
teaching and learning that will be the keys to our success. For queries about Sixth Form admissions,
please email sixthform@kaa.org.uk.
Studying at KAA gives you the chance to spend two years studying in one of the
greatest parts of London! KAA is just minutes from Portobello Road, Notting Hill
Gate and Holland PArk - three areas which are world famous for their shopping,
parks, restaurants and culture. North Kensington is a vibrant, buzzing, creative
community and here at KAA we are proud to be right at its heart.
Distinctive features of our building include:
• A high-spec, dedicated Sixth Form Common Room for students to
relax in and engage in independent study
• A professional theatre, built to a West End standard
• Our own sports hall and dance studio
• A safe, enclosed rooftop football / sports pitch
• Specialist performing and creative arts classrooms for drama,
art and performing arts
• Multiple music classrooms and practice rooms and a professional
recording studio
• State of the art design technology rooms, including Graphics,
Resistant Materials, Food Technology and Textiles
• Flexible IT spaces for independent work
• A dedicated sixth form library
• The Kensington Creates Entrepreneurial Centre
14 K AA PROSPECT U S KAA.ORG.UK 15Principal – Mr David Benson
Kensington Aldridge Academy, 1 Silchester Road, London W10 6EX
sixthform@kaa.org.uk / kaa.org.uk
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