Sixth Form

Malcolm Arnold Academy Sixth Form is a proud and co-educational Sixth Form for students aged 16-19. Sixth Form life at Malcolm Arnold Academy School should feel in part like an undergraduate campus but one that has much more support than universities can offer. In this respect our focus goes beyond ensuring excellent academic provision and incorporates a commitment to providing all students with access to world-class enrichment opportunities and wellbeing support.

Welcome from the Principal

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Malcolm Arnold Academy's Sixth Form, a vibrant and ambitious community dedicated to academic excellence and personal development. Our Sixth Form offers a unique environment where we combine high expectations with unparalleled support to help students achieve their full potential.

At Malcolm Arnold Academy, we are proud of our strong track record of academic success, and we believe that our Sixth Form provides the perfect stepping stone for students preparing for university, apprenticeships, or the world of work. Our curriculum is broad with an exciting range of subjects taught by specialists. We have an ambitious curriculum, where knowledge is key, including the Extended Project Qualification, enrichment opportunities, and tailored guidance ensure that each student can pursue their passions and develop the skills they need for future success.

We are committed to fostering not only academic achievement but also personal growth, leadership, and resilience. As part of our Sixth Form, you will be joining a community that is supportive, dynamic, and focused on helping you succeed in whatever path you choose.

I encourage you to visit the academy to learn about what it is like to study here as a Sixth Form scholar.

Miss C Berry

Principal

Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form

Our vision is to provide Sixth Form students with the qualifications, bespoke support, and wider learning opportunities that will ensure you are on the right path to achieving your aspirations. Our partnership with Bosworth School allows students to access additional support through Oxbridge, Medical and Allied Health destinations. Every student’s journey is different and our small class sizes allow bespoke and individual support to students in reaching their next destination. Our enrichment opportunities are wide and varied, students can continue to follow their passion outside of classroom lessons. Our leadership focus allows student to develop their skills to become future leaders in a range of different subjects. Our partnership with local businesses allows students to follow bespoke work experience opportunities and complete a full mock application process. Combine this with the support and opportunity given through the David Ross Education Trust, and you will find that this Sixth Form is one where you can thrive, preparing you for successes in life and achieving academic excellence.

Miss A Smyth

Assistant Principal: Head of Sixth Form

Teaching and Learning

We firmly believe that the implementation of a challenging, broad, and rich curriculum should be supported by the creation of a learning environment where all students feel safe and valued. Fundamentally, any Sixth Form needs exceptional teaching at its core. At Malcolm Arnold Sixth Form we strive to ensure that all lessons are delivered by experts who have an abundant pool of subject knowledge on which to draw, to allow students to reach and exceed the demands of the curriculum. All subject staff take part in regular professional development aimed at incorporating the latest developments in teaching and learning research to enable them to deliver truly outstanding lessons.

Wellbeing

We are proud to endorse wellbeing as our next priority at Malcolm Arnold Academy Sixth Form. We have introduced a bespoke ‘Wellbeing Curriculum’ that includes several activities that directly address student wellbeing. Whether as a PSHE lesson, Education visits, or a celebration bingo, student wellbeing is a key part of life at Malcolm Arnold Academy School Sixth Form. We are fortunate to have a strong pastoral team including full time Pastoral Support, along with tutors and head of year for the Sixth Form team is here to secure student wellbeing.

We firmly believe that sixth formers should have a say in the issues that affect them, and so students are also given the opportunity to join our well-developed Leadership and Ambassador team. Senior students debate and make decisions that have a tangible impact on sixth form life. They lead the organisation of fundraising events, social events, and act as excellent ambassadors for the school during events such as the sixth form open evening.

Bursary and Support

Because MAA Sixth Form is part of a school, you could get a free school meal each day. This does depend on whether you or a parent receives one of following, at specific amounts:

Income Support
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 part 4
The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
Universal Credit
Child Tax Credit
The 16-19 bursary is available to eligible students to receive up to £1,200 per year. This with support with study related costs such as:
- Books
- Clothing
- Equipment
- Trips and travel
This money is paid into the Sixth Form students’ bank accounts. There are terms and conditions for the discretionary bursary, such as parent income levels, student attendance and achievement.

Sixth Form Destinations

“All students receive unbiased information about their potential next steps, and high-quality careers guidance. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, discuss careers, university aspirations and apprenticeships. This prepares them well for the next stages of their lives.” OFSTED 2023

Our students are supported throughout Sixth Form in accessing their future destinations.

Our partnership with Bosworth School allows students to undertake bespoke support in applications to Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry or other allied health. Our Elephant Access Groups supports students in accessing top third universities and allows students to access reduced offers from a number of Russell Group Universities.

We have strong links with local employers to support our students in accessing work experience placements. Our partnership with Barclays allows our students to complete a full application process to potentially secure work experience within Barclays. A number of our students apply for and secure degree apprenticeships.

Join Our Alumni

After leaving MA6, keep in touch with us by joining our Alumni. This enables us to keep you informed about the latest news and developments as well as potentially providing opportunities to current students. This could include anything from careers insight and mentoring to work experience.

There are many ways you can keep in touch with us and your fellow alumni. The best way to keep us informed of where you’re now located and what you are doing is to update your details online. This will also give you the option of being included in our database.

Please email yr12@malcolmarnoldacademy.co.uk to sign up for the Malcolm Arnold academy School Official Alumni or to update your details.

Sixth Form KS5 Results

Our KS5 data presented on the DfE performance tables can be found here.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Year 12 Admissions in Malcolm Arnold Sixth Form do not hesitate to contact:

year12@malcolmarnoldacademy.co.uk

Malcolm Arnold Academy

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