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Sport Enrichment Opportunities

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Politics Student Case Studies

A Level Politics student case study by Lily Soaper
A Level Politics student case study by Kate Sutcliffe
A Level Politics student case study by Charlie Woodward
A Level Politics student case study by Isaac Muirhead

Maths & Computing

Find out more about Maths & Computing.

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Staff Bios

The College is a community of learners, comprising both students and staff. We are committed to seeking the views of learners and identifying and providing appropriately for the learning, outcomes and development needs of each individual in an environment that is safe, stimulating, enjoyable, challenging, and fun and in which the College strives to deliver the five outcomes of Every Child Matters (ECM).

Dee Patel

Curriculum Manager of Maths & Computing
I’m Dee Patel, Head of Maths and Computing and I joined the College in 2018.

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Martin Whalley

Teacher of Maths & Computing
I’m Martin Whalley, second in department for Maths and Computing.

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Amelia Manning

Teacher of Maths
I’m Amelia (Mel) Manning, Teacher of Mathematics in the STEM department.

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Robin Ray

Teacher of Maths
I’m Robin Ray, Teacher of Mathematics in the STEM department (and a former student here at Stoke Sixth Form College!) .

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Alice Fitzgerald

Teacher of Maths
I’m Alice Fitzgerald, a teacher of Maths at the Sixth Form College.

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Course & College Information

Find out more about what BTEC Uniformed Protective Services has to offer.

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Sport Alumni Case Studies

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

Tom Halloway

Studied: BTEC Sports Development & Coaching

Amy Lees

Studied: A Level Geography, Physical Education & Psycology

Bethany Massey

Studied: BTEC Sport & Exercise Science

Chloe Stirley

Studied: BTEC Sports Science, A Level Statistics

Jake Wild

Studied: A-Level Physical Education

Useful Information

What career can I have with an MFL A-level and beyond?
The most obvious answer is TEACHING, however, language graduates are involved and employed in a lot of other sectors.
Find out about famous people who can speak a foreign language well
A-level 2020 Results

Careers in MFL

Did you know these famous people can speak a foreign language?

Results 2020

MFL Alumni

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

Ben Bellfield

I fully immersed myself into college life by taking the opportunity to be a part of the clubs and societies outside of classroom learning…

Emily Corne

I enjoyed attending all of my college lessons, it is so important to attend so that you have full knowledge of the subjects being taught…

Tom Williams

I had never considered pursuing languages until midway through first year of sixth form, but the college did everything to answer my questions…

STEM Presentation

Discover more about Science, technology, Engineering & Maths.

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Earth Science Course Information

A-level Geography, Geology and Environmental Science.

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Corporate Suite

Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:

Study Centre,
Digital Hub,
Corporate Suite,
Digital Workshop, and;
Higher Education Hub

Welcome to the Corporate Suite

Our professional and engaging Corporate Suite is the perfect environment to study in. Equipped with boardroom style furniture and cutting edge equipment to provide students with real-life experiences, ready for the world of work. Here students will deliver presentations and receive live client briefs.

Study Centre

Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:

Study Centre,
Digital Hub,
Corporate Suite,
Digital Workshop, and;
Higher Education Hub

Welcome to the Study Centre

Designed to accommodate the contemporary student, our vibrant study centre is bedecked with stylish and comfortable furniture, access to electrical points and college information screens. This ambient centre provides students with a great study space outside of the classroom.

Higher Education Hub

Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:

Study Centre,
Digital Hub,
Corporate Suite,
Digital Workshop, and;
Higher Education Hub

Welcome to the Higher Education Hub

Our Higher Education Hub has been designed to accommodate Degree Foundation students with modern, vibrant and comfortable classrooms. Equipped with contemporary furniture and innovative technology it is the perfect space to learn!

Digital Hub

Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:

Study Centre,
Digital Hub,
Corporate Suite,
Digital Workshop, and;
Higher Education Hub

Welcome to the Digital Hub

Our Digital Hub is fully kitted out with the very latest in cutting edge technology to provide students with a valuable learning experience. Here students will learn how to use innovative technology and learn critical skills that employers seek.

Sports Facilities

Sport & Physical activity is a core element of life at Sixth Form College.

Arena

Fenton Manor Gym

Gym equipment

Rowing

Sir Stanley Matthews Sport Centre

Sport – Exercise Science

Sports Coaching

Swimming pool

Sports Centres

Sport & Physical activity is a core element of life at Sixth Form College.

Fenton Manor

A centre for sporting excellence… sport and physical activity is a core element of life at the Sixth Form College. Whether you are studying a sports-related course or simply want to keep fit, all students have access to the facilities at Fenton Manor.

Only a short walk from the main Leek Road site, Fenton Manor Sports Complex boasts some of the best facilities in the city, including:

Free use of sports arenas
25m swimming pool
3G Astroturf all-weather pitch
Playing Fields – The College has access to several acres of fields maintained to support many sports.

Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre

Named after Stoke City player and football legend, Sir Stanley Matthews CBE, the sports centre is located on our Leek Road campus and is open to students, staff and the public.

The Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre is designed for people of all fitness levels and includes a great range of facilities:

Equipment powered by MATRIX Fitness
Strength and conditioning equipment
Cardiovascular and resistance equipment
‘Spin Zone’
Full-size 3G Pitch available for 7-a-side or 11-a-side bookings
5-a-side 3G Pitch available for small-sided games
Sports hall offering Badminton, Football, Netball, Basketball courts

Sciences Centre

Study with cutting edge equipment in Staffordshire University’s Science Centre.

Get the best preparation for university by studying in our shared Science Centre facilities. Strengthen your learning through practical experiments and university-style lecturing that will enhance your knowledge of the sciences before moving on to study in higher education or employment.

Located right on the doorstep of the Sixth Form College, the new centre is built on the University Quarter partnership and offers new and exciting ways of learning, access to state-of-the-art facilities and seamless progression through scientific education for people in the region.

Chemical experiments

Laboratory experiments

Microscope Experiments

Science Centre Building

Science Lab

Learning Resources Centre

Designed to meet the needs of modern-day students – with quiet study areas and learning pods

Learning is placed at the heart of the Sixth Form College and as such the College has been built to reflect this. On each of the College’s three floors is a Learning Resource Centre, which offers you an environment that will suit your learning style and mood.

Quiet study areas

Designed to meet the needs of modern-day students, our Learning Resource Centres give you reliable access to computers and printers. Located next to the teaching staff base, the LRCs are the perfect place to complete your work. The ground floor LRC is open until late throughout the week ensuring you meet deadlines.

Do you need peace and quiet to complete your work? Then the quiet study area is ideal. With plenty of desks and access to computers, there’s no better place to focus on your studies.

Learning Pods

Perhaps the most unique feature in the new building is the row of three learning pods. The pods, each with their own identity, are individual break-out spaces from the LRCs.

The Library Pod. A comfortable quiet area for students to read and revise.

The Performance Pod. A vibrant zone for performance students to warm up and a place for student break out sessions, facilitating group work and social discussions.

The Futures Zone. A space which houses our Careers & Progression Team. One-to-one IAG, work experience, personal statement and CV specialist support available.

The College has been designed to suit all of our learners and there are additional informal seating spaces dotted around the building – find a place for you!

Digital Centre

Brand new Digital Centre

Our brand new 660m2 Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative Study Centre, Digital Hub, Corporate Suite, Digital Workshop and Higher Education Hub. The £2.2 Million development was completed in November 2020.

We have invested over £70,000 on innovative IT equipment and software to deliver our curriculum. These industry-standard facilities have been designed to cater for our T Level, Degree Foundation students and wider College community.

Why don’t you take a look yourself and view our 360-degree tours.

Creative & Performing Arts Studios

Explore your imagination using our State-of-the-Art facilities.

Our high-quality studios, rehearsal and performing spaces will support you in developing your expertise as an artist and performer. These include: a drama studio, dance studio, media editing suite, production and art workshops, games design suite, music practice and recording rooms.

Music

BBTEC Music Performance student Andre Taylor went on to study Music Performance at the famous BIMM Manchester

Performing Arts practice space

Performing Arts

TV – Film Production

TV – Film Production editing

TV – Film Production equipment

3D Design – Product Design Architecture

Digital Games Design – Development

Graphic Design

Digital Music Production

3D Design – Textiles, Jewellery, Fashion

Psychology Resources

Find out more about Psychology.

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What is Psychology?

Click here to find out what Psychology is.

What study Psychology?

Click here to see why you should consider studying Psychology at College.

Psychology Careers

Click here to find out more about potential career opportunities.

10 Psychology myths

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Useful websites

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An Introduction to Business & Finance

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Course Introduction

History and Classics: Explore a diverse range of historical issues and discover ancient cultures that contains some striking similarities to today!
RS and Philosophy: Question life, the universe and everything! Investigate and have your say about some of the most highly-debated issues in the world today!
Politics: Teacher, Sian talking about our A Level Politics course
Classics: Teacher, Cathy talking all about Classics

Staff Bios

Dr Matt Addie

I’m Dr Matt Addie and I teach both science and maths at the college. I bring a wealth of industrial knowledge to lessons having worked in chemistry research for 15 years before teaching. Alongside this, I also recruited graduate students for the multinational company I was working for and I’ve run my own business so I can tell you some of the things that employers are looking for in interviews! All of the amazing opportunities I have had in the world of work were only possible because of my education and this is my motivation for teaching science and maths today. When I’m not teaching, I have a slight obsession with growing small trees in pots – the Japanese art of bonsai.

Dr Martin Parker

Dr Martin Parker is Curriculum Manager and Head of Science at the college. His subject specialism is Chemistry. Prior to teaching, Martin was a Senior Research Fellow, working at the cutting-edge of Biochemical research at various universities in the UK (Bristol, Leeds & Sheffield) and USA (University of California, Berkeley). Aside from science and education, he is passionate about music, playing modern jazz on the alto saxophone.

New Students Case Studies

Caitlin Richards

I chose to study at the Sixth Form College because of the high quality teaching and facilities on offer. I have found my courses very interesting and enjoyable so far and I am very happy with my decision to study here…

Clayton Harrison Green

The broad range of subjects offered at the Sixth Form College are brilliant and the teachers are friendly and approachable. The building is easy to navigate, which helps when you are starting somewhere new…

Ellie Bennett

I love the new environment at Sixth Form College, everyone is so friendly and approachable. Other local colleges are quite large and overwhelming and you don’t get that feeling here.

MDV Society

MDV Society – Lucy Harvey

Learning Resources

Our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics teachers are back with their best tips for:

Effective Reading & Research – To help you become the best STEM student you can be when you join us at the Sixth Form College!
Independent Learning – To help you become the best STEM student you can be when you join us at the Sixth Form College!

Skills, Effective Reading and Research

Alumni Case Studies

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

Lucy Sibbring

I enjoyed doing two Maths A Levels at the College and the fact I had one at an A* grade after my first year was great for university applications…

Josh Shaw

I really enjoyed doing STEM courses at the College, they were really challenging but fun at the same time. They have all given me the skills I still use today at Medical School…

Results Day Case Studies

On Results Day, we spoke to students:

Homam Naser Al Din – studied A Level Maths, A Level Biology and A Level Chemistry
Tia Pashley – studied A Level Biology, A Level Chemistry and A Level Maths
John Anderson – studied A Level Maths, A Level Biology, A Level Chemistry and an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)

Sciences Photo Gallery

Laboratory experiments

Microscope experiments

Chemical experiments

Science Centre Building

Humanities Photo Gallery

Dr Oliver Godsmark (Derby University) delivers a session on India at our 2019 History conference

Prof Tony Craig (Staffordshire University) talking about 20th Century America at our 2019 History conference

Senior examiner Charles Turner explains what examiners are looking for at A level at our 2019 History conference

Classics students taking in the British Museum in London in 2019

In January 2020, a number of our Y1 History students attended a revision day at Derby University

Dr Jonathan Head (Keele University) giving a guest lecture to our second year Philosophy students

Our History and Politics students on a visit to the Stoke Literary festival

Results Day 2019 – Amelia (History and RS) and Emma (RS)

Results Day 2019 – top marks for our Historians!

Results Day 2019 – Some of our RS and Philosophy students

Our Year 2 History students benefitting from a Keele University masterclass

Some of the Humanities students who went on a visit to hear a talk by a Holocaust survivor

In November 2018 we hosted the North Staffs Classical Association and heard a fascinating talk on Greek pottery by John Prag (Manchester University)

Dr Andrew Fear (Manchester University) providing some stretch and challenge in one of our A level Classics lessons

Dr Kristen Brill (Keele) talking about the background to 20th Century US civil rights at our 2019 History conference

Student Testimonial

Student, Amelia Grounsell on why you should study Classics.

Humanities Alumni Case Studies

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

Carenza Price

Highly able and enthusiastic, Carenza is an asset to any learning environment. She proved a dedicated and determined student who excelled in all of her subjects.

Iona Eyre

Iona is a hardworking and dedicated student whose passion for Classics is extremely evident. Iona has accomplished an amazing set of results in Classics, English Literature, Psychology and EPQ.

Isabella Dobson

Highly intelligent, ambitious and incredibly hard working, Izzy had the ideal characteristics to gain high grades at A level.

Keren Mason

Keren was often able to spot the issues with different philosophical positions before they had even been fully unpacked.

Sarah Porter

Sarah is highly academic and achieved well in all subjects. She completed applications to competitive universities for both Dance and Theology before (sadly for the RS department) deciding to pursue Performing Arts for her degree.

Student Interviews

Alumni – Megan Bloor, career in Physiotherapy
Sport Student’s Experience

Sport Image Gallery

Performance Analysis
Physiology
Practical Sport

Performance Analysis

Physiology

Achery

Badmington

Basketball

Climbing

FA Peoples Cup 2019 Champions

Female Football

Male Football

Horse Riding

Netball

Yoga

Skiing

Virtual Welcome

Virtual Welcome from the English Department.

Student Interviews

Yasmin Stevens:
Topics students find enjoyable and those that are challenging
Combining Health & Social Care with A Levels

Student Performance by Izzy Myatt

Course Activities

Activity Gallery

Disability Sport
Educational Trips
Health Awareness Campaigns
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science

Disability Sport

Educational Trips

Health Awareness Campaigns

Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science

Introduction to Course

A brief introduction to the Uniformed Protective Services Course.

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Lacho Kralev

I’m Lacho , the Course Leader, and I want to give you a brief introduction to our Uniformed Protective Services BTEC course here at the Sixth Form College.

Uniformed Protective Services

Take a look at some of the practical side of things we get up to on the Uniformed Protective Services course.

Modern Foreign Languages Photo Gallery

Languages Quiz

Once a divided city

Part of the famous wall

Surprisingly tasty!

Greek night

A cultural trip too

Checkpoint Charlie

KFC wasn’t there before

Our students looking lively after a very early 6am flight!

A morning up the famous tower

An evening by Sacré Coeur and Montmartre

The tower taken from across the Seine

Art and French students with teacher making sure they are saying “Fromage!”

Our view before climbing!

Mark’s arty shot of “la Tour”

Oh là là-C’est le Louvre

Final shot before going home! 🙁

Meet our Head of Languages

Meet the Head of Languages at the Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, Colin Lindley.

Sociology Study

Social Sciences Introduction

Watch the introduction videos to Social Sciences:

Introduction to A Level Psychology
Introduction to BTEC Applied Psychology
Social Sciences Student Views

Creative & Digital Arts Exhibition 2020

Visit the online exhibition for the exciting Creative & Digital Arts department at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College. Within the Creative and Digital Arts department we offer A Levels in Media Studies, Product Design, Textiles, Photography and Art, and BTEC Diplomas in Graphics, Digital Games Design and TV & Film Production.

We hope you enjoy the work of our class of 2020.

Find out more

Visit the Creative & Digital Arts Exhibition 2020

Teachers Top Tips

Teachers top tips to help you become the most creative student you can be when you join us at the Sixth Form College.

Effective Reading and Research – Our Creative & Digital Arts teachers have collaborated together to give you the best tips in Skills, Effective Reading and Research to help you become the most creative student you can be when you join us at the Sixth Form College!
Styles of writing – Our Creative & Digital Arts teachers are back with their top tips in Styles of Writing to help you become the best CAP student you can be when you join us at the Sixth Form College!

Course Introduction

Watch the introduction videos to Creative Arts:

An introduction to BTEC TV and Film Production with Curriculum Manager, Kim Finn
An introduction to Media Studies with Teacher, Tom Ray
An introduction to BTEC Graphic Design with teacher, Michelle Lunt
An introduction to A Level Photography with teacher, Pat Shaw
An introduction to A Level Art with teacher, Mark Davies
An introduction to BTEC Digital Games Design with teacher, Leigh Johnson
An introduction to A Level 3D Design & Textiles with teacher, Rose Lane

MC – Sample Exam Material & Course Specification

Sample Exam Material & Course Specifications

Example Exam and Course Specifications for Maths & Computing

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Example Exam and Course Specifications for Maths & Computing

A Level Statistics Specification

A Level Statistics Sample AS Exam

A Level Maths Specification

A Level Further Maths Specification

A Level Further Maths Sample AS Exam

A Level Maths Sample AS Exam - Mechanics

A Level Maths Sample AS Exam - Statistics

A Level Maths Sample AS Exam - Pure Maths

Maths & Computing Student thoughts

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

Charlotte Ellis

The lessons at Sixth Form College are challenging compared to high school but I am enjoying every minute of it!

Ed Hulme

The teachers and students are very friendly and there is such an encouraging atmosphere, college life has certainly met my expectations.

Alumni Case Studies

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

James Adams

Year 2 Junior Doctor

Anderson Allcock

Cambridge student.

Classroom Images

Computer Science T Level classroom

Maths classroom

MEC Society

Maths & Computing

An Introduction to Maths & Computing.

Earth Science Photo Gallery

First year A-Level Geography students visiting Ainsdale on the Sefton Coast. Students spent time collecting data on species diversity, pH, wind speed and slope angle to support their understanding of sand dune ecosystems. Many students re-visited and collected further data to support independent investigations which accounts for 20% of the overall A-Level grade.

As part of the Geography curriculum, students take part in a total of 6 full days of fieldwork. In June a residential to North Yorkshire takes place. We stay at the YHA in York and cover a range of topics including coastal management on the Holderness Coast and changing places in Hull.

Our visit to Birmingham in April looks at some of the key content from the Changing Places unit of work. Concepts and theories relating to meaning and representation of place, economic characteristics of places, economic change and rebranding/regeneration are all covered in our journey across Birmingham.

We also have extensive links with the School of Geography, Geology and Environment at Keele University and utilise this for study days.

Students logging and recording data at Park Hall Country Park, looking at Triassic sandstones and conglomerates to learn about ancient deserts and flash floods. This SSSI is only 10 minutes away from college and is a fantastic introduction to geological fieldwork skills.

Students study the external rock structures, looking at how they have been deformed by tectonic movements, and then go into a 200 year old copper mine to investigate how the folded rocks affect the orientation of mineral veins.

Students visit the Peak district and learn about the ancient environment in the Carboniferous when the UK was part of a warm shallow tropical sea, they learn about the rock types formed, sedimentary logging and other fieldwork techniques, and even sniff the rocks to see if they can detect remnants of oil. We sometimes even stop for an ice-cream if the weather is good!

Students go fossil hunting in the remains of a 440million year old ocean, learning about the geological history of the UK.

Students undertake a range of field skills, including species diversity sampling, water infiltration rates, wind speed and humidity conditions, river flow rates and get their hands dirty doing soil texture analysis.

Course Introduction

Watch the introduction videos to Earth Science:

Introduction to Earth Sciences with teacher, Andy Barker
An introduction to Geology with teacher, Richard Campbell
An introduction to Geography with teacher, Andy Barker
An introduction to Environmental Science with teacher, Richard Campbell

Earth Science Alumni Case Studies

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

Amber Wood

I am really interested in landscapes, environments and the lithology of different places, as well as being passionate about collecting rock samples and landscape photography.

Georgie Sexton

I just find geography an extremely interesting subject that I didn’t want to stop learning about.

Joe Jesset

The A Level Geology course introduced me to the broad field of Geology, and gave me insight into the numerous career paths and opportunities for research and study in this field.

Law & Criminology

An Introduction to Law & Criminology.

Video Gallery

Breathe Me

Here we see BTEC Dance perform the work ‘Breathe Me’. This work also features the beautiful dancing of our former A-Level Dance and BTEC Dance student Laura Watson performing a series of highly technical fouettés (turns!) in the centre of the group. Laura is now in her second year of the dance degree at the renowned LIPA but returns to lead workshops often and we always love to see her!
A-Level Dance & BTEC Dance
Maisie Asbury & Billie Wagstaff

This video features Maisie Asbury and Billie Wagstaff rehearsing their jazz unit performance for their BTEC Dance course. The stunning former A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury is currently in her third year at the highly prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire. She returns to offer workshops which are an invaluable experience for our A-Level Dance, BTEC Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre students. Billie Wagstaff is completing her dance degree course at Derby University. Through our link with Park Hill Primary School she choreographed many stunning works on their young students for yearly dance festivals at the Victoria Hall Theatre which were a great success- the school was very grateful to Billie! Through this Billie developed a love of teaching dance and now wishes to pursue a career in this area. Many of our former students are now Teachers of Dance and Heads of Performing Arts at schools, colleges and universities in the local area and beyond.
Joseph Wood

Here is Joseph Wood who is a former BTEC Musical Theatre and BTEC Music Performance student and is now in his second year at Laine Theatre Arts- a Musical Theatre Conservatoire that is incredibly difficult to gain a place in. Joseph is a true ‘triple threat’ with outstanding skills in dance, singing and acting. We were very grateful when he returned before Christmas to deliver a workshop for our BTEC Musical Theatre students. Here is a video of Joseph performing at the Sixth Form after leading a workshop for our students-
Annabel Knobbs

Here is a video of our former A-Level Dance and BTEC Dance student and Alumni, Annabel Knobbs, when she returned to deliver a workshop for our BTEC Dance course. Annabel completed her dance degree at the prestigious London Contemporary Dance School. She is currently dancing professionally with Edge Dance Company. Here is a clip of her performing the release based sequence that she taught our students.
Sam Harding

Former amazing A-Level Dance student Samantha Harding returns to us often to lead workshops which have proved inspirational for our students. Samantha recently completed her dance degree at the Doreen Bird Conservatoire gaining a First-class Honours. Following this superb achievement Samantha has been performing around the world in a production of ‘Grease’. Here she is performing at the end of one of the workshops that she led at the Sixth Form last year.
Zoe Marsh
Maisie Asbury

Alumni Kirsty Maguire

Watch Teacher Richard interviewing former student Kirsty Maguire.

Course Introduction

Watch the introduction videos to Performing Arts:

Teacher Richard O’Brien introducing Performing Arts
Introduction to Performing Arts Courses by Jade Wood
Introduction to Music Courses by Anna Hughes

News Articles

Stoke Sentinel

Why Judi Dench could soon be teaching these Staffordshire teenagers

Stone Gazette

A young Stone musician has scooped a top award as part of the Newcastle Music Festival.

Performing Arts Photo Gallery

BTEC Music Performance students

A Level Music student Sally Proudman who won the Young Musician of the Year competition and was named Stoke’s Young Musician of the Year

A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury now studying Musical Theatre at the prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire

A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury performing at the Prize giving celebration. Maisie is now studying Musical Theatre at the prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire

A-Level Dance student Annabel Knobbs who went onto train at the famous London School of Contemporary Dance and is now dancing professionally with Edge Dance Company

A-Level Dance student Laura Watson who is now in her third year on the dance degree course at the renowned conservatoire LIPA

BTEC Dance in action

BTEC Music Performance drumming workshop

BTEC Music Performance Samba Workshop

BBTEC Music Performance student Andre Taylor went on to study Music Performance at the famous BIMM Manchester

BTEC Music Performance student Harry Holmes who went onto study Music Performance at the renowned conservatoire LIPA. Harry went on to reach the finals of the X-Factor and is now a professional singer

BTEC Music Performance student Ruby Cobb went on to study Music Performance at the renowned Conservatoire LIPA

BTEC Music Production class led by teacher Anna Hughes. Anna trained in music at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

BTEC Music Production student Martens Kingumbu now studies at BIMM London and is signed with Universal Records

BTEC Musical Theatre perform ‘Motown Madness’ directed by our BTEC Musical Theatre teacher Jade Wood

Joseph Wood dancing ‘Motown Madness’ a BTEC Musical Theatre production directed by our Performing Arts teacher Jade Wood

BTEC Musical Theatre student Laura Pyatt who gained a place on the Musical Theatre degree courses at the prestigious Conservatoire Mountview

Curriculum Manager for Performing Arts Richard O’Brien leads a BTEC Dance class

Performing Arts Alumni Case Studies

Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.

Laura Watson

One of the Sixth Form College’s most talented performers, Laura Watson, a dancer and musician, as well as gifted academic, is progressing to LIPA to study Dance.

Sarah Porter

Sarah is an incredibly talented and resilient dancer and choreographer who has a creative intelligence combined with a mature sense of self-motivation which makes her an absolute pleasure to teach and to know.

Business & Finance

An Introduction to Business & Finance.

First Year Students Thoughts

We caught up with our new first year students to find out their First Year Thoughts. Here’s what they had to say.

6 Top Tips

6 Top Tips to plan your Next Steps.

Your Next Steps

If you have any questions, you can contact our friendly Admissions Team:

01782 854221

Email Admissions

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How to make an application

Find out How To Make An Application to the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College.

Learning Support Department

The LSAs work 1:1 with students who may have a range of cognitive, behavioural, social, medical and additional learning needs. Our primary role is to support students who enrol with an EHCP.

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Clubs & Societies

Find out why studying at our college is more than just qualifications!

The Futures Zone

Meet our team, come and speak to us, we want to help plan your future!

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EPQ Introduction

An introduction to Extended Project Qualification with teacher, Andy Barker.

High Achievers

Find out more information about our High Achievers Programme.

Cedar Online Information

We believe that parents/guardians pla an important role in our student’s success. CEDAR is our new website-based system for tracking student performance and attendance that parents and guardians can access too.

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Counselling & Emotional Wellbeing

Meet the Counselling & Emotional Wellbeing team.

EPQ Testimonials

John Anderson

The cause of morphogenesis – biochemical signalling or morphogenetic fields?

John had a passion for his EPQ which often results in students achieving very well. He wanted to tackle a subject that linked to his career pathway into medicine. He worked extremely hard not only on his topic itself but to develop the necessary skills for completing the EPQ. These skills included academic research, compiling literature reviews, time-management, planning, Harvard referencing, reflection skills etc.

Andy Barker

Curriculum Manager of Earth Sciences

Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

Iona Eyre

To what extent does supernatural myth have a factual basis”, based on Homer’s Iliad, Odyssey and Homeric Hymns

Iona was an outstanding student who took to the independent aspects of the EPQ with gusto. She was a natural scholar; quiet and organised; able to assimilate information and communicate it clearly and succinctly. The topic involved wide ranging reading of classical texts and associated academic works. This proved to be a sound basis for her future studies as she has now started her degree in Classics at St Anne’s College, Oxford.

Richard Head

Teacher of Geography

Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

John Anderson

Previous High School: Wolstanton High School
Grade achieved in EPQ: A*

Iona Eyre

Previous High School: Blythe Bridge High School
Grade achieved in EPQ: A*

Campus Tour

Can’t visit the Sixth Form College but want to know what life is like here? Have a look at our 360° Virtual tour to see all the facilities we offer!

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Finance & Travel

Travelling to the Sixth Form College couldn’t be easier. The Sixth Form College is located right next to Stoke Railway Station.

Visit our website for more information.

Progress Coaches

Meet our Progress Coaches, responsible for student mentoring, monitoring and intervention.

Support Staff

The College is a community of learners, comprising both students and staff. We are committed to seeking the views of learners and identifying and providing appropriately for the learning, outcomes and development needs of each individual in an environment that is safe, stimulating, enjoyable, challenging, and fun and in which the College strives to deliver the five outcomes of Every Child Matters (ECM).

Charlotte

Progress Coach and Student Liaison Officer
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Jane

Progress & Achievement Co-ordinator
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Jo

Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager
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Lesley

Quality Officer
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Mamtaz

Receptionist & Business Administrator
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Rob

Learning Support Assistant
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Futures Programme

Our Futures Programmes are a series of programmes that aim to support student progression at both 16 and 18. They are creative, exciting and cutting edge designed to provide our students with the very best opportunity to explore routes to excel in their chosen subjects and careers.

Meet the Principal

Welcome and thank you for thinking about studying at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College.

Live Events

Principal’s Welcome

High Achievers Presentation

Introduction to Humanities

Introduction to Creative & Digital Arts

Extended Project Qualification

Introduction to Health & Social Care

Principal’s Welcome

Introduction to Geography

Introduction to Sports Courses

Introduction to Geology and Environmental Science

HELP!?

Sport Enrichment Opportunities

Politics Student Case Studies

Maths & Computing

Staff Bios

Dee Patel

Martin Whalley

Amelia Manning

Robin Ray

Alice Fitzgerald

Course & College Information

Sport Alumni Case Studies

Useful Information

MFL Alumni

STEM Presentation

Earth Science Course Information

Corporate Suite

Welcome to the Corporate Suite

Study Centre

Welcome to the Study Centre

Higher Education Hub

Welcome to the Higher Education Hub

Digital Hub

Welcome to the Digital Hub

Sports Facilities

Sports Centres

Fenton Manor

Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre

Sciences Centre

Learning Resources Centre

Quiet study areas

Learning Pods

Digital Centre

Creative & Performing Arts Studios

Psychology Resources

What is Psychology?

What study Psychology?

Psychology Careers

10 Psychology myths

Useful websites

An Introduction to Business & Finance

Course Introduction

Staff Bios

Dr Matt Addie

Dr Martin Parker

New Students Case Studies

MDV Society

Learning Resources

Alumni Case Studies

Results Day Case Studies

Sciences Photo Gallery

Humanities Photo Gallery

Student Testimonial

Humanities Alumni Case Studies

Student Interviews

Sport Image Gallery

Virtual Welcome

Student Interviews

Student Performance by Izzy Myatt

Course Activities

Activity Gallery

Introduction to Course

Uniformed Protective Services

Modern Foreign Languages Photo Gallery

Meet our Head of Languages

Sociology Study

Social Sciences Introduction

Creative & Digital Arts Exhibition 2020

Teachers Top Tips