Why Choose us?
A great education is never down to just one factor but to many influences that combine to offer students the very best chance of success.
At The Sixth Form College we are proud of the opportunities we offer students living in Wirral in terms of choice, achievement, progression, support and facilities.
Choice
- The widest choice of A Levels and BTECs in Wirral
- Expert guidance to help students match choices with career aspirations
- A timetable that can accommodate virtually all combinations of student choices
Achievement
- 99% pass rate at A Level in 2013 - higher than the Wirral and national average
- We outperform 78% of other providers nationally at AS Level
- Majority of students make better than expected progress
- Over 25 years experience of educating and supporting young people in Wirral
Progression
- More students going on to university than from any other Wirral sixth form
- The perfect stepping stone to Higher Education, further training or a career
- Dedicated staff to offer guidance into employment and further training
- Experienced tutors to support UCAS applications
- Work experience opportunities
Support
- Outstanding help and encouragement every step of the way
- Caring teachers who are specialists in teaching 16-19 year olds
- Personal Tutors who offer individual guidance
- Support throughout the Higher Education application process including visits to Oxbridge and other top universities, dedicated Russell Group advice via a University of Liverpool pilot scheme, plus help with choices and personal statements
- Academic writing programme to enhance performance through improved writing
- Subject Plus sessions for students who would benefit from extra help in specific subjects
Facilities
- Dedicated, single-site environment including The Hub - an exciting, university-style integrated learning space over two floors
Brand new facilities include:
- 8SQ student common room area
- New Humanities building
- New Art and Design building
- New Science laboratories
- New Learning Support area
