We believe that there are a number of features which make the Stella Smedley Post 16 Centre a unique and rewarding place to study.

Our post 16 centre offers a personalised experience for all of our students whilst maintaining a broad and balanced curriculum offer. We are able to provide a comprehensive number of Level 3 qualifications for students on both academic and vocational pathways.

There is a selection of over 20 different subject choices for our students, which bears comparison with any post 16 provider in the area.

We recognise the importance placed on active learning and therefore often have small class sizes to afford staff the ability to nurture yet challenge each individual student. We have a strong belief in enrichment activities and in an effective pastoral care system to ensure that we are advancing the moral, social and personal development of all our students.

Progress and Attainment Groups

E&M resits

A/AS level courses

Vocational courses

Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare

Subject

English

 Maths

Phil and Ethics

Chemistry

History

Geography

Music

Biology

Media

Sociology

PD

Maths

Eng Lit

Physic

Psychology

Art

H&S Care

Sports studies

Applied Science

Business studies

Performing Arts

CEIAG

UCAS

  PSHE

 

IFS

Enrichment activities

Weekly Lesson allocation 

2 hours

2 hours

5 hours (legacy)

4 hours (linear)

Various 4/5

1.  1 hour

1.

2 x25 mins

Minutes allocated per week

120

120

300/240

Core Maths 120

300/240

Financial Studies 120

Pupil Numbers

Year 12,70 (Projected)

Year 13,35 (Projected)