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from Ofsted Report October 2008
The effectiveness
of the Sixth Form is good and this
stems from good management. Students
enter the sixth form with above
average standards. They make good
progress and as a result standards
are significantly above average and
improving. Students make good
progress because teaching is
generally good and expectations are
high. Teachers have excellent
subject knowledge and their passion
enthuses students and makes them
keen to learn. In the best lessons,
students are actively involved and
are encouraged to learn
independently and to develop their
group work skills. However, in a few
less successful, though nonetheless
satisfactory lessons, teachers
dominate the discussion and miss
opportunities to allow students to
engage with work independently and
this can inhibit progress. An
outstanding curriculum contributes
to students’ enjoyment in learning.
It offers students an individual
choice from a wide range of academic
A-level courses and vocational
options which link well with
employment patterns in the locality
and with their previous studies.
There are also many opportunities
for students to participate in a
range of extra-curricular
activities. Students’ personal
development is outstanding. They
know how to stay healthy and safe
and adopt active lifestyles. They
are mature young people with a
positive outlook on the world and
are well prepared for their future
studies and careers. Students
respond well to the varied
opportunities to take
responsibility. They care for others
who are less fortunate than
themselves, both locally and
globally. They are very well cared
for by their teachers who treat them
as individuals and offer them
outstanding care and support.
Students particularly appreciate the
guidance that they receive,
especially the way the college
monitors their progress and helps
them to improve their work.
(Full Ofsted Report)
 Sixth Form Application Form
Please send
completed application forms to
Bronia Harris
at the address below or
electronically to
bharris@northallertoncoll.org.uk
Northallerton College, Grammar
School Lane, Northallerton, North
Yorkshire. DL6 1DD
Tel: 01609 773340 Fax: 01609 770265 |
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