Welcome to New Dinnington Sixth Form
We hope you find the information useful. If you have any questions unanswered then contact the Academy for further support.
“Our students consistently demonstrate exceptional academic performance, excelling in both A-level and applied courses. They make remarkable progress from their starting points at the end of their GCSE examinations. Results and student progress consistently surpass national and regional benchmarks. You can be assured thatyou will join a rigorous, supportive, and inclusive sixth form that fosters the achievement of outstanding results for young individuals.”.
– Mr S Hunter – Head of Sixth Form
Applying
Internal Candidates
Internal candidates will be invited to an interview if their Assessment Points indicate that they are on track to meet our entry requirements (see the prospectus for our current requirements). Internal candidates do not submit an application form prior to their first interview. A form is completed during the first interview. The first post 16 interviews are at the end of the autumn term. During the first interview, potential candidates will be asked about their future progression plans and their course choices. A second interview will be scheduled in the spring term to check that applicants are still on track to meet entry requirements. Conditional offers are made to successful candidates via letter at the end of the spring term. A final interview is conducted on GCSE results day to confirm entry requirements and course choices.
External Candidates
External candidates should complete an application form (available on the link below). If you have any queries, please contact us at s.hunter@nclt.ac.uk or a.willert@nclt.ac.uk
The deadline for applications is January 31st. Interviews for external candidates will be held in the first half of the spring term. Candidates should supply a reference and latest assessment and attendance data before an offer can be made. Conditional offers are made to successful candidates via letter at the end of the spring term. A final interview is conducted on the day after GCSE results day to confirm entry requirements and course choices. Proof of GCSE grades should be brought to this interview.
New Dinnington Sixth Form
Sixth Form Prospectus
Why New Dinnington Sixth Form?
In addition to our commitment to academic excellence, we are deeply dedicated to preparing our students for adult life, further study, and employment. We strive to empower young people to develop essential life skills, cultivate confidence, and ensure their well-being. Our sixth form boasts smaller class sizes compared to neighbouring colleges, enabling students to establish stronger working relationships with expert teachers. This allows us to offer bespoke academic support. Our comprehensive enrichment programme provides students with opportunities to engage with diverse individuals, acquire new skills, and gain insights into the world around them. We provide comprehensive support to students in their preparation for the most competitive degrees, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. This includes valuable engagement with universities, employers, and work experience.
Progress Tutors
Your Progress Tutor will help you settle into college life when you arrive, and will support you as you adjust to the challenge of managing your workload and achieving your grades. Your relationship with your Progress Tutor will be key to ensuring you get the very best out of college life and engage with it fully. Tutorial sessions held once a week in Year 12 will be a mixture of one-to-one support sessions and important relevant topics, such as social and career related issues. In Year 13 your tutorial will be designed to support you with your UCAS application to university or apprenticeship/job application.
Assessments
We need to know how you’re performing so we can help you achieve outstanding results. Both your Progress Tutor and subject teachers will review your progress on a regular basis, focusing on your achievement and attendance in each subject. Together you will agree targets to ensure motivation, direction and a clear plan of action to keep you on track and improving. All this information will be recorded and will be accessible to both parents and students securely via our secure online portal.
Careers Advice
You will also be able to access a comprehensive programme of careers advice in the Sixth Form, including access to the careers service, expert advice about degree courses, support in organising work experience placements and assistance in applying to highly competitive universities. We will help you to make well-informed decisions about your future and to prepare high-quality applications, whether that’s to university, to apprenticeships or into the labour market.
