Students develop independence in a nurturing environment. We pride ourselves on the individual attention and close relationships students have with tutors and teachers. Our class sizes are deliberately kept small to allow for each student to receive the individual attention they need.
Our Common Room offers a study space with access to computers during lesson times. Whilst during lunch and break times the Common Room has its own canteen where you can sit and relax with friends.
Students have the opportunity to join a variety of Student Committees to develop their organisational and leadership skills.
Our Wednesday afternoon Enrichment programme offers students a range of activities including the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
But don't just take our word for it as we have been listed as the 4th best Sixth Form in Nottinghamshire! And to this the Head of Sixth Form would like to add: "We are very proud of our sixth form students and the work our wonderful staff do with them. It is nice to see this reflected in our league table position, but even better see the evidence every day while working alongside such a positive and talented group of people."
16/06
Results days fall on the following dates this year:
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A-levels : Thursday 14th August - Hall 1 and 2. Meet at 8.00am for staff briefing, students arrive from 8.30am until 11am.
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GCSE and Sixth Form enrolment: Thursday 21st August - Hall 1. Meet at 8.00am for staff briefing, students arrive from 8.30am until 11.30am.
Courses
Art
Biology
Business Studies
Business - Cambridge Tech Level 3
Chemistry
D&T Product Design
Economics
English Language and Literature
English Literature
Fashion & Textiles
Food Science & Nutrition
French
Geography
German
Health & Social Care
History
ICT Level 3 Cambridge Technical
Maths
Maths Studies - Level 3
Further Maths
Media
Music
PE Cambridge Level 3 Sport
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Studies
Select course to jump to it's curriculum section for more details.
Independent Learning
Take the lead with self-guided study
In key stage 5 students must manage their own time and studies effectively to get the most out from each course and improve one's prospects. However it needn't be entireley 'self-guided' study as each subject provides advice on out-of-lesson learning.
Such guidance for each subject can be found underneath the key stage 5 section of the subject's dedicated curriculm page. Alternatively students may refer to the Independant Learning Booklet that covers all subjects linked below.
Entry Requirements
Latest Courses & Requirements
Click on the cover image or button link to download the most recent Subject Entry Requirements publication.
Key points to explain the requirements:
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A-Levels are a Level 3 qualification.
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GCSEs are a Level 2 qualification.
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A-Levels are achieved through 2 years of study.
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Students are examined in the summer of Year 13 on all topics studied across the 2 years of their course.
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To enter the Sixth Form, students need to achieve a minimum of 5 grades (achieving 9-4) across their GCSEs.
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There are further individual entry requirements for each course. These are listed with each applicable subject.
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Students in the Sixth Form are expected to choose 3 or 4 subjects initially. Most students will then drop to 3 subjects in year 13.
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Students will sit school examinations in the summer of year 12. If students do not gain passes in three subjects they will not be able to proceed into Year 13 to complete their studies.
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Students who do not have a Grade 4 in Maths or English (either language or literacy) are required to retake a GCSE in that subject in Year 12. Lessons will be provided for this purpose.
Further Information
16-19 Bursary
Summary: You could be eligible for a bursary to help with education-related costs such as:
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Books for your course
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Equipment needed for your study
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Specialist clothing
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Travel to Sixth form
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Meals whilst on site
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Funding the cost of essential Field trips
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Help with childcare costs
There are two types of bursary:
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Bursary to support vulnerable groups (eg. if you are in or have recently left local authority care, you get income support or universal credit because you are financially supporting yourself, you get Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit)
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Discretionary bursary which will depend on your individual circumstances such as family income.
To apply please read the Conditions of Entitlement carefully. If you feel you meet the criteria please complete this form. You will be contacted to provide proof of eligibility.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Andrews, on 0115 9387000 or email k.andrews@kimberleyschool.co.uk
Applications
Information on applications is found here.
Transport
Information on public transport to and from the school may be found here.
Prospectus
For any other information about the Sixth Form, please feel free to contact the school and ask for the Sixth Form Performance Leader Mr Clemmet, assistant head of sixth form Mr R. Jolly or the Sixth Form Co-ordinator Miss Marriott.