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SECONDARY SCHOOL
OF THE YEAR
SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS 2021
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 – our A Levels grades are
consistently above national average,
and we send 60% of students to Russell
Group universities, with a small number
to Oxbridge each year.
If you would like to find out more about
KAA6 please read the pages that follow
and explore our website, where you
can find out about Open Evenings too.
For more information you can also email
sixthform@kaa.org.uk
With best wishes,
David Benson
Principal
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CUR R ICULUM CURRICULUM
THE KAA SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM SUBJECTS AVAILABLE AT A LEVEL
Opposite is a full list of A-Level courses available to study at Students must choose one subject in each block, and our typical blocking
KAA. Students typically study four subjects in Year 12, dropping is below. If your preferred combination of subjects doesn’t fit, you can note
to three in Year 13. In line with national guidance and other local this on your application form, and blocks may be altered if there is sufficient
schools we no longer operate AS exams. demand. Please note that in any given year, the final blocking may change due
to timetable constraints.
BLOCK A BLOCK B BLOCK C BLOCK D
Maths Maths Maths Maths
English Literature Chemistry English Literature English Literature
Chemistry Biology Chemistry Further Maths
Physics History Biology Biology
Religious
Psychology Psychology Physics
Education
Religious
History Computer Science Psychology
Education
Government
Geography Computer Science Geography
& Politics
Spanish Fine Art Physical Education Dance
Drama German Music French
Product Design Economics Product Design
Government
& Politics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
* We are considering running a Level 3 BTEC Science course in addition to A Level Biology,
8 GCSE grades at grade 5 • English & humanities subjects: grade 6 or above in English Chemistry and Physics for some students and can discuss this with you at interview.
or above (including both (Lit and Lang)
English and Maths), with a All courses (both at KAA and
• Maths: grade 7 or above in Maths. TAUGHT @ GODOLPHIN
6 or above in the subject Godolphin) are dependent on numbers,
& LATYMER (FEMALE
to be studied (or closest • Further Maths: grade 8 or above in Maths. STUDENTS ONLY) and there is a possibility the smallest
equivalent). Classical courses may not run in a given year.
• Science: triple award: grade 7 or above in the science to be Italian
Civilisation Applicants for a course at Godolphin
studied; dual award (Combined Science) grade 7-7 or above.
Design must follow a separate procedure which
Pre U Mandarin
• Psychology: grade 6 or above in a science, plus grade 6 or Technology requires higher GCSE grades – this can
above in English language. History of Art Latin be explained on application.
• Economics: grade 7 in Maths and 6 in English Language
Ancient History
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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 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 all students to ensure
early planning for university entrance. For example, the deadline for UCAS
applications to Oxford and Cambridge is the early autumn term of Year 13.
Therefore, preparation must start early in Year 12. The choice of universities is
wider than it has ever been (including overseas universities), so guidance through
the complexities of the admissions process will be provided by experienced and
supportive staff.
RESULTS OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS
2018 2019 2020 2021
+0.34 (well above average) +0.24 N/A N/A
A Level Progess This means that students perform 0.34 of a grade higher than (above Exams Exams
students with equivalent GCSEs at other schools average) Cancelled Cancelled
% of grades @ 62% 49% 51% 79%
A* - B
% of grades @ 85% 75% 81% 93.5%
A* - C
EDUCATION PARTNERS
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UNIV ER SIT IES DE S T I N AT I ON S 2 0 2 1 U NIVERSITY DESTINATIONS 2021
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS 2021
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS COURSES
Aston University, Birmingham 1 Politics with International Relations
Birmingham City University 1 Sport & Exercise Science
Brunel University London 3 Physiotherapy; Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences; Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University 2 Law and Politics (Integrated); Computer Science with a year of Study
Abroad
City, University of London 7 History and Politics; Economics with Accounting; Radiography (Diagnostic
Imaging); Children's Nursing; Computer Science; Law; International Political
Economy
Durham University 1 Politics
Imperial College London 2 Medicine; Civil Engineering
Institute of Contemporary 1 BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship - Vocals
Music Performance
King's College London, 9 Computer Science; Biochemistry; Geography; Pharmacy; Biomedical
University of London Science; Modern Languages with a Year Abroad; Politics; History; Pharmacy
London Metropolitan University 1 LLB Law
London School of Economics 5 Actuarial Science; International Relations; Economic History; Actuarial
Science; Social Anthropology
London South Bank University 2 Computer Science; Chemical Engineering
Manchester Metropolitan University 1 Drama and Contemporary Performance
Queen Mary University of London 18 Medicine; Aerospace Engineering; Medical Genetics; Law; Computer
Science; English; Computer Science with Management (ITMB); Mathematics
(4); Engineering with Foundation; History; Psychology; Politics and
International Relations; History; Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science
with Industrial Experience
Royal Veterinary College, 1 Applied Bioveterinary Research
University of London
SOAS University of London 2 International Relations; Japanese and World Philosophies
Solent University (Southampton) 1 Criminology and Sociology with Social Sciences Foundation Year
St George's, University of London 1 Biomedical Science
St Mary's University, Twickenham 1 Acting
Staffordshire University 1 Esports (with a Foundation Year) - Staffordshire University London
UCL (University College London) 6 Engineering (Electronic and Electrical); Biomedical Sciences; Pharmacy;
Physics; History; Neuroscience
University of Brighton 1 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Bristol 1 Mechanical Engineering CAREERS ADVICE
University of Cambridge
University of East Anglia UEA
1
1
Natural Sciences
English Literature
AND GUIDANCE ARE
University of Exeter 2 English and Creative Writing; History with Study Abroad HIGH-QUALITY, PURPOSEFUL
University of Kent 5 Biomedical Science; Law; Psychology (2); Management
University of Manchester 4 History; Computer Science; Economics; Biochemistry (4 years) [MSci] AND HELP STUDENTS
University of Nottingham 2 Politics and International Relations; Neuroscience
TO MAKE DECISIONS
University of Oxford 1 History and Politics
University of Roehampton 2 Criminology; Psychology & Counselling ABOUT THEIR FUTURE.
University of Southampton 1 Law
Law; Psychology with Neuroscience (2); Psychology with Clinical
University of Sussex 5
Approaches; Arts and Humanities (with a foundation year) OFSTED
University of Warwick 1 Biological Sciences
University of Westminster, London 2 Business Management; Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
*Russell Group University
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AC ADEMIC SOC I E T I E S AC ADEMIC SOCIETIES
ACADEMIC SOCIETIES
Every week, each student at KAA Sixth Form These sessions are a mixture of teacher-led
attends an academic society of their choice. extension; which stretches participants to
These are an opportunity to go beyond degree level thinking; student-led presentations
the syllabus and to step away from exam or seminars; and external speakers. These
requirements. societies provide the structure in which wider
reading, intellectual endeavour and independent
research become a reality.
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CULT UR E & COR E VAL U E S THE HOUSE SYSTEM
CULTURE CORE VALUES OF KAA
THE HOUSE
Intrepidus – our motto – is the unifying idea
Excellence: Not just in academics, SYSTEM
but in everything we do.
which binds all the aspects of our school At KAA all students
community. Intrepidus is at our core: it is Resilience: We love a challenge, and and staff are a member
a simple, powerful ethos of aspiration and understand that mistakes are just of one of our four
achievement. It has real meaning to all opportunities to improve. houses. The house
students, staff and parents alike. system creates ‘schools
Creativity: In lessons, new learning within schools’ –
Intrepidus is about understanding that it’s always
is always presented as a problem to smaller communities
better to try and fail than to never try at all; that
be solved, and creativity and original of students and staff
mistakes are an inevitable part of learning; and that
thinking are rewarded. that develop a sense of
with hard work and persistence we can master
new skills in new subjects. belonging, identity and
Citizenship: Together we are greater healthy competition.
than the sum of our parts. The house system
provides a focal point
Above all, this very simple phrase for academy events
captures our school spirit: and rewards, and mixes
all ages to allow older
WORK HARD, BE NICE. students to mentor
their younger peers.
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DISCIPLINE AND U N I FO R M D ISCIP 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.
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FACILIT IES FACILITIES
FACILITIES
The £66 million KAA Campus, which Studying at KAA gives you the chance
includes the academy and the new to spend two years studying in one of
Kensington Leisure Centre, needs no the greatest parts of London! KAA is
fine words to describe it. Our beautiful just minutes from Portobello Road,
new building speaks for itself – it is a Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park -
world class learning environment and three areas which are world famous for
we are extremely privileged to have it. their shopping, parks, restaurants and
culture. North Kensington is a vibrant,
We are fortunate to have our KAA buzzing, creative community and here
facilities and put them to the service of at KAA we are proud to be right at its
our students. However, we also know heart.
the building alone is not the answer;
it is the school’s values, our strong
ethos, and our focus on curriculum,
assessment and teaching and learning
that will be the keys to our success.
Distinctive features of our building include:
• A high-spec, dedicated Sixth • Multiple music classrooms
Form Common Room for and practice rooms and a
students to relax in and engage professional recording studio ADMISSIONS
in independent study
• State of the art design
• A professional theatre, built to a technology rooms, including To apply for KAA Sixth Form, please
West End standard Graphics, Resistant Materials, complete the online application from at
Food Technology and Textiles www.kaa.org.uk/sixth-form/applications
• Our own sports hall and dance
by Wednesday 1st December 2020.
studio • Flexible IT spaces for
independent work For queries about Sixth Form
• A safe, enclosed rooftop football
/ sports pitch • A dedicated sixth form library admissions, please email
sixthform@kaa.org.uk.
• Specialist performing and creative • The Kensington Creates
arts classrooms for drama, Entrepreneurial Centre
art and performing arts
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Principal – Mr David Benson
Kensington Aldridge Academy, 1 Silchester Road, London W10 6EX
sixthform@kaa.org.uk / kaa.org.uk
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