Year 7 Assessment & Interview Morning
Looking to discover a personalised, forward-thinking education?
The deadline to apply for Year 7 is Friday 15 December 2023. The Assessment & Interview Morning takes place Saturday 13 Jan 2024.
Looking to discover a personalised, forward-thinking education?
The deadline to apply for Year 7 is Friday 15 December 2023. The Assessment & Interview Morning takes place Saturday 13 Jan 2024.
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"Laying foundations and fostering interests lies at the heart of our outstanding school. We encourage and embrace the individual; truly a place for all."
Andy Murphy
Head of Sixth Form
Stellar teaching staff and small class numbers, combined with innovative technology, all contribute to the high-quality learning experience that allows each and every one of our students to flourish.
We inspire self-confidence, allowing you to flourish, embraced by our supportive community, we invite you to come and join our exemplary Sixth Form.
"The breadth of activities and interests across the board offers a kaleidoscope of opportunities. We have three very different boys and all found their place here, and found their own distinctive paths."
Parent Students in Year 12 and 13
We won’t judge you against archaic measures of worth, or limit your creativity and individuality. Instead, we will value you for your individual strengths, passions and personality, your attitude towards others, and the effort you make to be your best self. You are the only one of you. The Sixth Form at Stamford will help you unlock your future self.
This variety means you can choose the subjects you love and that will best equip you with the knowledge and qualifications you need for a happy future. You will have access to a highly professional and supportive careers programme, which will give guidance to match your skills and interests to your options.
You will have the freedom to drive your own learning, to manage your own free time, and to establish your own balance of studies, activities, socialising and relaxing.
Outside lessons, you will have the choice to study in the café culture of Stamford, spending time in our spaces or making the most of the focus and inspiration afforded by our study spaces.
You will have all the support you need to take your next steps, but you will have the independence to make your own choices. We respect your views and opinions, and will help you to find the right track as you navigate the challenges that life will throw at you.
Sixth Form is about far more than just achieving the qualifications that unlock your next steps in life. Complete an Extended Project Qualification in a topic of your choosing, or take part in the Community Sports Leader Award.
We recognise that students may need additional academic support and guidance in their learning, regardless of whether they have a related diagnosis or not. The aim of our Learning Development team is to help boost self-esteem and build academic competence so that students can become confident, independent learners able to achieve their full potential.
Our Learning Development team has a wealth of experience, and the team includes a lead SENCO (Specialist Teacher) and a Deputy SENCO, as well as a number of Learning Development Assistants who work with students throughout the school. This means we can closely tailor the support we offer to the requirements of our students and provide various levels of support according to need. This may include Learning Development Assistant’s delivering ‘live time’ support in lessons, students attending weekly small group literacy, numeracy or study skills interventions, or students having a slightly reduced timetable with Learning Development lessons becoming part of their curriculum.
We also collaborate closely with subject teachers and academic departments to identify students who may benefit from support with their studies. We would also encourage parents to get in touch with the SENCO or Deputy SENCO if they have any concerns about their child’s learning needs.
We believe that building resilience is the pathway to academic success for students who face challenges with learning, so we focus on promoting self-esteem as well as developing academic competency when working with individuals or small groups. Students are encouraged to focus their attention on the effort and progress they are making in the knowledge that these key ingredients determine successful outcomes.
Enthusiasm and brave experimentation are at the heart of what we do.
Our excellent tutor system and pastoral care programme understands the challenges you face. We can provide sensible, practical and relevant help and support.
Navigating friendships and relationships, learning the life skills and the communication techniques that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life and underpin your wellbeing, will be part of your daily learning.
Sixth Form life is a vital experience in its own right – but it is also the time in your life when you prepare to become an adult, and take the steps that will inform your future life and career.
With around 400 students in our Sixth Form, across Years 12 and 13, you will find like-minded people who share your passions and your outlook on life. We are here to share your highs, and be there when you encounter bumps in the road.
You will achieve things you never dreamed of, and you will encounter experiences and opportunities that will shape your whole future.
Your experiences in boarding will help you learn the skills you need for living away from home, and to adjust to the new challenges of living with other young people in a safe and supportive environment.
Each student is equipped with the right technology to enable them to get the best out of their classroom learning. We have a fantastic custom-built Design Studio and state-of-the art equipment to allow students the opportunity to let their imagination lead the way. We very much believe that technology should and can aid educational learning.
This view is endorsed by an independent research project led by Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith (named by Education Business as one of the fifty most influential people in education in 2022).
The report states that 93% of our students were very pleased to have a central storage place for all teaching materials. It goes on to say that devices provide flexibility and allow your child to develop their digital fluency that equips them for higher education, the workplace, and a lifelong learning journey.
Some courses will help you achieve UCAS points towards university entrance, and all of them will add to your skills and experience, and help you learn more about who you are.
Sixth Form isn’t just about studying, as well as trying new experiences, finding hobbies and passions that you will carry with you throughout your life. It’s about developing skills in teamwork and leadership, making lifelong friends and having the opportunity to become a specialist in something you love.
The Art Department is made up of six specialist teachers whose backgrounds include Architecture, Illustration, Fine Art and Sculpture and our amazing technician who helps to realise the technical ambition of our students. The Art Department leads trips regularly to London, Yorkshire and Cambridge, and abroad, most recently to Paris.
For our Nursery, KS1 and KS2 students we offer Dance as a lunchtime club, with KS1 and KS2 being taught by dance teachers from The Welland School of Dancing. In line with the national curriculum, our KS3 students cover dance within their PE curriculum, which is taught by the Stamford PE teaching team. Dance is offered as an option for students at KS4 and KS5, which again is taught by dance teachers from our local dance school, The Welland School of Dancing.
Additional co-curricular Dance provision and opportunities are available too, provided in a combination of both the Drama and Sports departments.
Every child, whether they are a performer, director, choreographer, designer or technician, is encouraged, and we develop their creativity and collaboration in all areas.
We offer a range of performance opportunities for all levels of ability, with informal and formal shows, along with House drama and dance competitions. At all levels there is the opportunity for your child to take part, should they wish to. We believe that all performance is valuable, whether it be in the large-scale senior musical or a one-off presentation of curriculum work.
We also have a scholars' programme that nurtures our gifted and talented students.
The 20 strong music department teach across the Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form. Our ethos at Stamford is to engender a lifelong love of music. For students to appreciate all styles and genres of music, to remain active participants performing in instrumental ensembles and choirs throughout their lives, and for students to support the arts by attending concerts and festivals.
Our breadth of offering within music is broad, with academic music from reception until Year 9, GCSE Music, A-level Music and Music Technology.
