Why OG6?

Thank you for considering Overton Grange as a possible place to study beyond 16. We are very pleased to say that the Sixth Form here, (OG6) is a ‘Good’ feature of this successful school and has consistently achieved very good exam results for our students.

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OG6 - a unique experience

OG6 provides opportunities for student leadership and responsibility in the school community that is not available in a college. Sixth Formers lead and support younger students in sport, reading, cultural activities and in the School Council. OG6 is an all-round experience which promotes the growth of each individual.

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6th Form only facilities such as cafe and common room

It is also a community within a community, we have created a college environment within school and serve our local community and beyond.

OG6 provides a stepping stone between school and either university or the world of work and apprenticeships.

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Great range of subjects, great results!

The Sixth Form at Overton Grange offers a great deal: a wide range of subject choices, good quality teaching, and excellent learning resources. Our A Level and BTEC results speak for themselves and we hope you will visit us to see the facilities for yourself and meet the teachers and students.

There is a positive ethos of ambition, cooperation and common purpose at OG6. It is a caring community which is committed to playing a positive role within the whole school and beyond.

 

16-19 STUDY PROGRAMME PRINCIPLES

Each student comes to Overton Grange Sixth Form with individual aspirations. Our role as a Sixth Form Team is to help support our students in achieving their potential so that they can progress to Higher Education, employment or training. We will support and mentor them throughout their time here, and advise and guide them on a range of both academic and wider issues, including university applications and employment opportunities.

Ultimately, we want each of our students:

  • To achieve their academic potential

  • To be well prepared for life beyond the Sixth Form, be that at university or employment

  • To feel part of the school community by participating in a wide range of activities and enrichment opportunities

  • To become responsible young adults and positive role models for younger students and in the wider community

At Overton Grange we aim to provide an excellent learning programme. We offer both A-level and BTEC Level 3 pathways following the successful completion of Level 2 GCSE and vocational courses at KS4.  Students can study three (or four, depending on the GCSE average point score) A-levels, BTECs, or a combination of both when they select their progression route post-16. Both routes will allow access to university or employment.

The entry requirements for both routes requires a minimum of five 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Maths (with an additional grade or a Distinction in BTEC Level 2 courses in the subjects chosen where specified) for A level study. Where a student has not yet achieved a grade 4 in English or Maths GCSE, the sixth form is able to offer them a taught programme of study before resitting these qualifications.

The sixth form works closely with the school’s dedicated careers team to deliver a one hour timetabled careers advice session to all students in Year 12 on a fortnightly basis which provides up-to-date labour market information and offers support in finding work experience, CV writing and making job applications. In addition, Year 12 participate in the sixth form’s Future Focus programme which advises on higher education and apprenticeships, and all students attend a Universities and Careers Fair. Year 13 students receive at least one careers interview in the Autumn term and support throughout the university (UCAS) application process, as well as help with applications to specialist colleges such as Art and Performing Arts colleges.

At Overton Grange we value the personal development of all Sixth Form students beyond their academic progress.  The Sixth Form provides excellent opportunities to develop intellectual, sporting and creative interests and all students are expected to participate in extra-curricular activities to develop their whole self.  To enable this, all Year 12 and 13 students follow an Enrichment programme every Wednesday afternoon where students are given the opportunity to participate in a range of sporting activities, clubs or outreach work with, for example, Primary Schools and local care homes. We also offer students the chance to become mentors, STEM, and Safeguarding Ambassadors, and to participate in the National Citizen Service. Every two weeks there is also a Citizenship session where outside speakers deliver a range of stimulating and interesting talks to students on such varied issues as Cyber Crime, Driver Education and Drugs Awareness. We also offer the highly regarded and nationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Sixth Formers also play an important role in school life and are expected to have a positive impact on the younger students of the school who look to them for inspiration and leadership. We encourage sixth formers to take part in our Sixth Form Committee which works with the Sixth Form Leadership Team to organise key events such as the Sixth Form Prom. We also have a strong team of Prefects and House Captains who take the lead in school and House events, developing their organisational, personal and leadership skills. We also have two elected student leaders and two deputies who support the leadership team, lead key charity fundraising campaigns and represent the school at public events.

Further information

Key Dates

Parent evenings

Year 12 and 13 Parent Evening - Thursday 21st November 2024: 4 to 7pm

REPORTS

Grade reports

  • Year 12 - week beginning 11th November 2024

    - week beginning 30th June 2025

  • Year 13 - week beginning 11th November 2024

Tutor/Grade reports

  • Year 12 - week beginning 31st March 2025

  • Year 13 - week beginning 10th March 2025

internal exams

Year 12

Initial Assessment Fortnight - weeks beginning 7th and 14th October 2024

Assessment Week - week beginning 3rd February 2025

Exam Week - week beginning 3rd June 2024

Year 13

Assessment Fortnight - weeks beginning 7th and 14th October 2024

Mock Exams - weeks beginning 6th and 13th January 2025

Assessment Week - week beginning 17th March 2025

EXTERNAL EXAMS

English and Maths retakes - weeks beginning 4th and 11th January 2025

BTEC Exams - weeks beginning 6th, 13th and 20th January 2025

Summer exam series - from week beginning 5th May 2025

Further information on external exams, including timetables, can be found here

RESULTS DAY

Thursday 14th August 2025

Other information

To download a sixth form application form please simply click here:
The closing date for application is Friday 29th November 2024.

To download further information form about the sixth form, please click the links below:

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Sixth Form Team

Mr S O’Neill - Assistant Head Post-16

Ms L Carthy - Head of Year 13

Ms S Garrard - Head of Year 12

Mrs S Fairman - Sixth Form Administrator

Tutors:

12AG - Miss F Parkinson

12EO - Mr S Potter

12RO - Mrs E Fast & Miss A Gunn

12SO - Mr C Lill

13AO - Ms R Fylypczuk

13EO - Ms T Dean

13RG - Mr S Mohammed

13SO - Ms P Worwood