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Sixth Form

Sixth Form Open Evening 2010 3 February at 6.30 p.m.

View our State of the Art Sixth Form Facilities

Pupils in the Sixth Form“The Sixth Form is well led and managed, with the Head of Sixth Form building on established strengths to improve, for example, students’ understanding of how they can achieve the higher grades in their examinations”.Ofsted 2008

“This is an effective sixth form, where students benefit from good teaching and high levels of guidance and support”.Ofsted 2008

Religious commitment is not a requirement for Sixth Form entry

Pupils at the Sixth Form Year 12 ResidentialArchbishop Blanch is a good school, where good teaching and pastoral care of an outstanding quality enable pupils to achieve well.

Good collaboration with local schools helps to provide a wide variety of A-level courses
Ofsted 2008

Pupils speak positively of the friendliness and approachability of staff, and of how much they enjoy school.
SIAS Ofsted 2008

Make new friends at the Year 12 Residential

How to apply for a place in the sixth form

Each year up to 140 students are admitted to Year 12 at the age of 16, up to 40 of whom may be external applicants. Places are awarded on the basis of academic suitability for the courses that will run, using criteria that will be published in the Sixth Form Prospectus, and measured in the first instance by GCSE results. GCSE results will be used as an over-subscription criteria should this prove necessary; pupils with the best average GCSE grade will be admitted.

We are very proud of our Sixth Form which caters for both sexes. Each student has a special role to play in the life of the school. We encourage them to make the most of their time both academically and socially. The privileges of Sixth Form life carry with them responsibilities. This is seen as valuable preparation for life in the 21st century.

Sixth Form students get involved in a friendly atmosphere…..

Highly enjoyable Induction Programme which includes the opportunity to attend the Lakeside Outdoor Pursuits Residential, Drama, Music, Sport, UNAY, Interact, International Travel, Debating Group, School Council, Charity Work, Christian Union, Paired Reading, and lots more…………………. Social activities are held regularly, culminating in the ever popular Sixth Form Leavers Ball.

Archbishop Blanch School is part of the Faiths Partnership, comprising Archbishop Blanch, Bellerive, Shorefields, St Hilda’s and St Margaret’s. The Faiths Partnership offers a wide range of courses at levels 2 and 3. Information about these courses and their entry requirements are available at the Sixth Form Evening for Admission to Archbishop Blanch School which is held in February each year. Should you require information before that date, please contact Mrs E Teasdale, Head of Sixth Form.

We have a magnificent self-contained Sixth Form Centre which provides post-16 students with a large social area and garden enjoying unrivalled views of the Liverpool skyline. There is also a Bistro, well appointed kitchen, extensive study area and computer suites.

Quote from the Ofsted Report held in April 2008: " “Standards are above average. Students value their lessons and benefit from their teachers’ considerable subject expertise. Students receive excellent pastoral care and, as a result of good guidance from their teachers, they understand how to improve their work. The sixth form is well led and managed, with the head of sixth form building on established strengths to improve, for example, students’ understanding of how they can achieve the higher grades in their examinations.”"

Religious commitment is not a requirement for entry into the Sixth Form

YEAR 13 DESTINATIONS 2009

We are justly proud of our students’ achievements. Listed below are the courses & destinations of last year’s Upper Sixth:

Year 12 Options Block