Taking the step into Post 16 study is a big one and we know how important it is that you make the right choice. Here at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy, we have a team of experts on hand to give you the most up to date advice and guidance to help you make an informed decision about your next steps.
There are 5 easy steps to becoming a student at the Sixth Form
- Attend one of our open events. Here you can explore our facilities, hear from our Principal and speak to subject teachers and our Student Ambassadors. These events usually take place in November, December and January.
- Apply online using our online application system, or through Sheffield Progress.
- Attend an interview. Here you will discuss your career aims, course choices and predicted grades. Hopefully you will receive a conditional offer to study at the Sixth Form. From this point, we will send out your offer letter in the post and an invite to enrol. Interviews will start at the end of January 2025.
- Attend our transition day, Next Step. This takes place on Tuesday 8th July. On this day, you can get a taste for what life is like as a Sixth Form student. This includes sampling lessons in the subjects you have chosen, taking part in enrichment activities and getting to know staff and students.
- Enrolment Day. Here you will bring your qualifications with you to sign up to be an official student at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy. You will leave with your ID badge and an invite to your first induction sessions where you will receive your timetable. You must attend your enrolment appointment in person to confirm your place at the sixth form.
What to expect at your interview.
The interview is a great opportunity for you to make sure that you choose the right course for you. Our aim is to help you to find the path that leads you to your dream career. Here are some top tips to help you;
- Be yourself! Talk to us - a good interview is a two-way conversation. Tell us about your interests and your future goals.
- Try not to stress- we're here to help you, not to catch you out.
- Ask questions- feel free to asks whatever question you like- there are no stupid questions.
Here are some examples of questions we might ask you. Why are you interested in attending Longley Park? What subjects are you interested in and why? What do you know about these subjects? Do you have a future career in mind? What are your long-term goals? What do you do with your time outside of school?
Questions you might like to ask us. What enrichment opportunities do you offer? How many teaching hours and free periods are there? What is a conditional offer? What happens next? What happens if my actual GCSE results are different from my predicted grades? What if I change my mind about my course choices after the interview?
Good luck!
What happens if the Sixth Form is oversubscribed?
Where a place is not offered due to oversubscription, either on the course or Sixth Form level students will be placed onto a waiting list. When a place becomes available, if more than one student fits the profile of the spaces available, the place will be offered on the following priority basis:
- Priority 1 Students studying within Brigantia Learning Trust, namely Yewlands Academy and Hinde House Academy
- Priority 2 Students studying within our partner Schools, namely Firth Park Academy, Fir Vale Academy, Parkwood Academy and Chaucer School
- Priority 3 All other applications will be enrolled on a first come first served basis after prioritisation has been given to those students outlined above. ‘First come first served’ means that the order in which students completed the application and enrolment process determines the order of priority in processing the application.
We welcome applications from all students, whether you live locally, attend one of our partner Academies or a further afield. To find out more, call us on 0114 262 5757 and we will tell you more about the application process.
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