Sixth form open evening: All you need to know about further education at this world class Northampton school
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If you’re looking for an all-through school where ambition, confidence and success underpin every student, every lesson and every opportunity, then this could be the place for you.
Caroline Chisholm School is a highly sought-after, academically successful all-through school dedicated to shaping young people into happy and resilient individuals. From reception to sixth form, the school team pride themselves on making learning both challenging and enjoyable, fostering a passion for knowledge and personal growth at every stage.
Its rigorous academic curriculum is paired with a supportive pastoral system, where the unique strengths and talents of every student are recognised and celebrated.
Current and prospective students and their families are invited to the sixth form Open Evening on Thursday, 16 January 2025 from 17:00.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to explore our fantastic facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and hear directly from our sixth form students about their journeys and achievements at Caroline Chisholm School,” said Tom Cole, the Director of KS5 “We are incredibly proud of our students, staff and school and look forward to welcoming you, and sharing how we support students to become confident, ambitious and successful young people.”
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What to expect in sixth form
Students will enjoy a mixture of timetabled lessons, independent study time, enrichment and voluntary work – setting them up for the next stage of their education or careers.
They will enjoy state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories and specialist teaching facilities. Each student has a dedicated locker where they can charge and store portable devices, such as laptops. There are dedicated music and drama studios, science and technology and visual arts rooms.
Throughout their two years in sixth form, students will be offered the chance to participate in a variety of educational trips, taking their experiences and learning beyond the classroom. Previous trips have included visits to Uganda, Poland, Germany, Paris and more.
We hope that with the support of our curriculum, teaching and staff, students can feel ready and prepared as they move into a world beyond school, where they aspire to be ambitious, confident and successful, making the most of the opportunities presented to them, and even more importantly having the determination to create their own.
World class education
The school opened just 20 years ago, in 2004, and was the first purpose-built all-through state school in England, catering for students from EYFS to Year 13. More than 2,000 students attend the school, which has over 220 staff and a designated specialist provision for children with autistic spectrum disorders.
It is accredited as a High Performance Learning School since November 2021, after being in the HPL Award Scheme for two years we achieved accreditation as an HPL World Class School, and in November 2024, maintained its standard with re-accreditation.
At our school, we embrace High Performance Learning to empower every student to achieve their full potential. By fostering growth mindset and essential skills for life, we prepare learners not just to succeed academically but to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Beyond the classroom
From early years to sixth form the school offers pupils a wide range of enriching activities. The curriculum is designed around the belief that young people can achieve academic success, and develop that ambition and confidence, through carefully planned learning experiences. This also includes a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities designed to nurture and grow student’s aspirations.
We have a dedicated forest school classroom, f for exploring the outdoorsand learning more about the natural environment.
Our GCSE curriculum offers over 20 subjects, complemented by a diverse range of clubs and activities. From sports and performing arts to role-playing games and creative writing, we cater to the wide variety of interests among our students.
Find out more
If you are looking for a friendly, ambitious, inclusive school with a broad curriculum and modern facilities then Caroline Chisholm School is for you. To find out more visit the website here