Sixth Form News & Letters

Year 12 Work Experience: Monday 26th January – Friday 30th January 2025

I am delighted to inform you that your child will be participating in a 5-day work experience opportunity from Monday 26th January – Friday 30th January 2026.

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3rd October 2025

Introducing Cath Smith, SPW’s new Executive Headteacher

It is my great pleasure to write to you today, introducing myself as the new Executive Headteacher of St Paul’s Way School.

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22nd January 2025

Year 12 Settling In Morning

Our year 12 students have now been with us for five weeks and we have been impressed with how they have settled into their A-Level studies, demonstrating the school’s values and sense of community.

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8th October 2024

Early Dismissal for Study Periods 5 & 6 - 10th July 2024

As part of our commitment to nurturing independence in our year 12 students ahead of them moving into year 13, from tomorrow, students timetabled to have a study period 5&6 (1:40pm – 3:30pm)

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10th July 2024

Year 12 Work Experience: 22nd April – 26th April 2024

I am delighted to inform you that your child will be participating in a week-long work experience opportunity from 22nd April to 26th April. Please read the information below carefully and complete the necessary forms to ensure your child can partici

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13th December 2023

Year 13 - Final Summer Exams and Study Leave Logistics

Final Exam Logistics: As we enter your child’s final term at St Paul’s Way Sixth Form, we are writing to confirm important information regarding the Year 13 final summer exams taking place from Monday 15th May – Tuesday 27th June.

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9th May 2023

Letter from Phil Akerman, Executive Headteacher

I wanted to write to share some personal news with you all. Having worked at St Paul’s Way Trust school for 11 years now, this school, its students, families and staff as well as the community surrounding it have become firmly lodged in my heart!

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24th February 2023

Sixth Form Bulletin - Spring 2 2023

I hope you had a restful half term. Welcome to the third instalment of our sixth form parent/carer bulletin! As previously said, we will use this as a forum to share key notices with you, keeping it as up to date as possible. It will be sent out ever

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22nd February 2023

Year 12 Virtual Work Experience

I am pleased to inform you that your child will be taking part in a virtual work experience day this month. The Switch will be hosting the virtual work experience which will be run as industry themed days. Examples of sessions that will happen...

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1st February 2023

Sixth Form Bulletin - Spring 1 2023

Happy New Year to you all! Welcome to the second instalment of our sixth form parent/carer bulletin! As said previously, we will use this as a forum to share key notices with you all, keeping it as up-to-date as possible.

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20th January 2023

LLS Parent Session - 13th January 2023

On Friday 13th January, Warren Dutton, LLS' Director of Education will be conducting his first quality assurance visit of the year at St Paul's Way Trust.

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12th January 2023

Sixth Form Bulletin - December 2022

We have launched a sixth form parent/carer bulletin! We will use this as a forum to share key notices with you all, keeping it as up-to-date as possible. Please see below for the key notices for December 2022...

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7th December 2022

Sixth Form Open Evening - 17th November 2022

Excellent outcomes for all and bespoke support to secure top student destinations including Oxbridge and degree apprenticeships with KPMG, Deloitte and HSBC.

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1st November 2022

Year 12 Virtual Settling-In Evening - 12th October 2022

Firstly, a warm welcome to all our parents/carers into the St Paul’s Way Sixth Form family. We are very pleased that your child has joined our sixth form and has had a positive start to the academic year.

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12th October 2022

Ofsted Visit to the School on 29th & 30th September

I write to thank you for your support during the Ofsted inspection which took place at the end of last week. This was a through-school inspection, covering nursery to Sixth Form. Thank you for all the positive feedback that parents provided...

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6th October 2022

Year 13 - Mock Exams

I am delighted to inform you that we have made a smooth start to Year 13 this year. The atmosphere for learning has been remarkable and students have been focused on their studies from day one, utilising all available resources to ensure the...

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13th September 2022

Year 12 Parents - About the Sixth Form

Congratulations once again to your child for successfully enrolling at St Paul’s Way Sixth Form. I am delighted to inform you that we had a successful Induction period and shared plenty of information with our students to ensure a successful time..

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6th September 2022

Year 13 Leaving Site for Afternoon Study Periods

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am Miss Hasika Bhudia, the newly appointed Head of sixth form at St. Paul’s Way and I am delighted to be working alongside you and our school community to ensure the best...

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2nd September 2022

End of Year Art Show - 7th July 2022

15:45 - 18:30. You are warmly invited to attend a private view of the End of Year Show of Art, Textiles, Photography and Design & Technology work by KS3, GCSE and A Level students.

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27th June 2022

Year 13 Mock Exams

In November, the Year 13 cohort will be sitting their first round of mock exams for this academic year. Please take time to read this letter which will provide all the information needed to support your child during this time.

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19th October 2021

Results Day Dates, TAGs and Appeals 2021

As you are aware, formal exams did not take place this year. Instead, the school successfully submitted Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGs) based on the content you have been taught for each of the subjects you have studied.

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22nd July 2021

Year 12 - Important Message to Parents

I write to inform you that yesterday we received confirmation that a student in Year 12 has tested positive for COVID-19. In line with guidance for Secondary Schools, close contacts have been identified and those affected have been asked to isolate..

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9th July 2021

Year 13 - Centre Policy and TAGs

Firstly, I would like to start by congratulating every student on the maturity and resilience that was demonstrated throughout the final set of assessments and the period leading up to this. The school recognises that the disruption presented...

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24th May 2021

Year 13 - Assessment Record for A-Level Teacher Assessed Grades

Well done on your effort and perseverance with the internal exams. These exams are now being marked and will help the school determine a grade for each of your subjects.

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24th May 2021

Year 13 - End of Summer Term

We are writing with confirmation of plans for the end of your child’s time at St Paul’s Way Trust Sixth Form. Thursday 29th April - Friday 14th May The internal written assessment window will start on Thursday 29th April and run until Friday 14th May

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28th April 2021

Year 13 - Update on Exams and the Grading Process for Summer 2021

I hope that this letter finds you well and safe. I am writing to update you on the recently published plan from The Department for Education (DFE) in relation to GCSE and A Level grades for Summer 2021.

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22nd April 2021

KS5 - Easter Holiday 2021

I would like to thank our students, families and staff for supporting the return to school. Both staff and students have been pleased to be back, and we have seen high levels of student attendance maintained over the past few weeks. The return to school h

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24th March 2021

Year 13 Amendments to Parents Evening Model 2020/2021

We hope this letter finds you and your families well. We are writing to advise you on changes taking place to our traditional parents evening model. Under normal circumstances, you would have been given the opportunity to meet with your child’s tea

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18th March 2021

Year 13 Leaving Site for Afternoon Study Periods

We hope this letter finds you and your families well. With the government’s recent announcement that schools will reopen from March 8th, we are writing to you with news of a slight change to the Sixth Form’s current policies.

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11th March 2021

Year 12 Leaving Site for Afternoon Study Periods

We hope this letter finds you and your families well. Following the government’s recent announcement that schools will reopen from 8th March, we are writing to you with news of a slight change to the Sixth Form’s current policies.

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11th March 2021

Year 12 Virtual Work Experience Day

I am pleased to inform you that your child will be taking part in virtual work experience in February. Work experience is a compulsory part of your child’s education, with the government guidance stating...

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29th January 2021