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For Year 12 Entry September 2015 Application Deadline 23rd January 2015
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Personal Details:Female ( )Male ( )Please tick
Surname:______Date of Birth:______
First Name:______
Address: ______
______Post Code:______
Home Telephone No:______Mobile No: ______
Email:______
Current School: ______Tutor Group: ______
Parent /Carer Details:
First Contact:Mr ( )Mrs ( )Miss ( )Ms ( )Other ______
Full name: ______Parent ( ) Carer ( )
Address: ______
______Post Code: ______
Home Telephone No:______Mobile No: ______
Email:______
Second Contact:Mr ( )Mrs ( )Miss ( )Ms ( )Other ______
Full name: ______Parent ( ) Carer ( )
Address: ______
______Post Code: ______
Home Telephone No:______Mobile No: ______
Email:______
Present School Details
Present School: ______Headteacher: ______
Address: ______
______Postcode: ______
Email: ______Telephone: ______
Name of Referee: ______
External Applicants must bring a copy of their Key Stage 4 exam certificates when enrolling for RR6 Wimbledon
Learning Needs (if applicable)
Do you require any extra help with any of your subjects?Yes ( ) No ( )
Do you require help with English?Yes ( ) No ( )
Is English your second Language?Yes ( ) No ( )
If Yes, what is your first language? ______
Are you on the Gifted & Talented Register?Yes ( ) No ( )
If Yes, which subjects? ______
Are you eligible for extra time in exams?Yes ( ) No ( )
If Yes, please state reason ______
Medical Needs (if applicable)
Do you have any medical condition that may affect your learningYes ( ) No ( )
If Yes, please give details ______
Equal Opportunities/Ethnic Monitoring So that we can monitor the effectiveness of our equal opportunities policy, we need to know the ethnic groups of our students. As a school maintained by the London Borough of Merton we adhere to their ethnic categories, which are listed below: Please decide which category best describes your ethnicity and tick the box.
Student Ethnicity (please tick)These are set categories - you must choose one / Student Language (please tick)
The language most commonly used at home
Any other Asian bkgrd
Any other Black bkgrd
Any other ethnic group
Any other mixed bkgrd
Any other white bkgrd
Bangladeshi
Black African
Black Caribbean
Chinese
Gypsy/Roma / Indian
Info not obtained
Pakistani
Refused
Traveller of Irish heritage
White British
White Irish
White & Asian
White/Black African
White/Black Caribbean / Akan
Albanian
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
English
Finnish
German
Greek
Gujarati / Hindi
Korean
Punjabi
Polish
Somali
Spanish
Tamil
Turkish
Urdu
Other ………………
Student Religion (please tick)
These are set categories - you must choose one / EAL(please circle) / Asylum Status (please tick)
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
No religion
Other religion
Refused / YES / NO
If your son has contact with any other language other than English you must choose YES / Asylum Seeker
Refugee
Not applicable
Entry requirements for overall pathways in RR6 2015/16:
Pathway 1
Where students have achieved 8 or more GCSEs at Grades A*/A, including English Language and Mathematics, student will be eligible to take 4 full A’Levels or level 3 BTEC courses. Where students have taken BTEC level 2 courses, one BTEC course may be counted within these 8 subjects where it is achieved at Distinction+ level only.
Pathway 2:
Where students have achieved 7 or more GCSEs at Grades A*/B including English Language and Mathematics, student will be eligible to take 3 full A-Levels or level 3 BTEC courses, plus an additional one-year level 3 course from our offer (e.g. Gold Crest Science Awards,EPQ, DofE Gold, Gold Arts Award, Music Grades, Sports Leaders Awards). Where students have taken BTEC level 2 courses, a maximum of two BTEC courses may be counted within these 7 subjects where they are achieved at Merit/Distinction or higher level only.
Pathway 3
Where students have achieved 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*/C including English Language and Mathematics, student will be eligible to take 3 full A’Levels or level 3 BTEC courses. Where students have taken BTEC level 2 courses, a maximum of two BTEC courses may be counted within these 7 subjects where they are achieved at Merit/Distinction or higher level only. Students on this pathway will also complete supported study to support them in achieving the highest grades possible.
In exceptional circumstances, students with Distinction / Distinction+ grades in performing arts subjects, but grade D in GCSE English and/or Mathematics may be considered for progression on to Pathway 3 in the relevant performing arts subjects only. They will then re-take the GCSE Maths and English courses and re-take the exams during RR6.
Information on BTEC courses at RR6
BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma
One choice from the grid (i.e. The underlined BTEC) /
- The equivalent to one A-Level: studied over two years.
- If only taken for one year then it is credited as a BTEC L3 certificate (equivalent to one AS-Level).
- 9 hours of study over two weeks.
BTEC L3 Diploma
Two related choices from the grid. (e.g. Diploma plus the Subsidiary Diploma) /
- The equivalent to two A-Levels: studied over two years
- 18 hours of study over two weeks.
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma
Three related choices from grid. (e.g. Extended Diploma, the Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma courses). /
- The equivalent to three A-Levels: studied over two years.
- 27 hours of study over two weeks.
Course / Subject specific 2015/16 Entry requirements
Applied Science (L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and Diploma) / GCSE Core Science Grade C or BTEC L2 Applied Science Merit
Art and Design (A’Level) / Grade B or higher in GCSE Art and Design/Art and Textiles OR Merits or higher in BTEC Level 2 Art. Applicants for this course will be required to attend with their portfolio as part of the interview process.
Biology (A’Level) / Grade B or higher in GCSE Biology and a Grade B or higher in GCSE Chemistry and Physics OR both Core and Additional Science. B or above in Maths and English. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Business
(L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) / GCSE Business, Economics or ICT at grade C or BTEC Level 2 Business or ICT at Merit. In exceptional circumstances, students who have not previously studied these subjects may be admitted IF their average GCSE / BTEC grade is a C AND they show a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject.
Business Studies (A’Level) / GCSE English Language and one Humanities subject at Grade B. If GCSE Economics or Business have been studied, Grade B required.
Chemistry (A’Level) / Minimum Grade B in GCSE Chemistry and in Biology and Physics. Alternatively, a minimum of B grades in both Core and Additional Science GCSE. Maths and English GCSE grade Bs are also required. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Creative Media Production
(L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) / GCSE Media or Film Studies at grade B or BTEC Level 2 in Creative Media Production at Merit.In exceptional circumstances, students who have not previously studied these subjects may be admitted IF their average GCSE / BTEC grade is a C AND they show a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject.
Drama & Theatre Studies (A’Level) / Drama GCSE grade B or above or BTEC Performing Arts at Distinction plus experience of performing, participating in productions, seeing live theatre. Applicants for this course will be required to attend an audition as part of the interview process.
Economics (A’Level) / GCSE Mathematics and English Language grade B or higher. If students have studied Economics GCSE, minimum grade for entry is a B.
English Literature (A’Level) / GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature grade B or GCSE Combined English grade A.Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Film Studies (A’Level) / GCSE English Language and Literature grade B or higher and preferably GCSE Media Studies or Film Studies grade B OR BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Production at Merits or higher.
Further Mathematics (A’Level) / GCSE Mathematics Grade A in GCSE Mathematics supported by an A to D grade in Additional Mathematics or an A*/A in Further Maths GCSE. Please note, students who wish to study this A’ Level must also study A’ Level Mathematics. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Geography (A’Level) / GCSE Geography grade B or higher. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Government & Politics (A’Level) / GCSE English Language grade C or higher and ideally GCSE History Grade C.
Health & Social Care
(L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) / GCSE Core Science at grade C or BTEC Applied Science at Merit or higher. Preferably BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care at Merit or higher (but not essential).
History (A’Level) / GCSE History grade B or higher. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
ICT (Applied) (A’Level) / GCSE ICT grade B or higher (or equivalent BTEC Certificate or DIDA qualification). Competency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PPT, Photoshop CS3, Flash CS3, Dreamweaver or Serif Webplus will be beneficial.
Information Technology
(L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) / GCSE ICT at grade C or BTEC Level 2 ICT or DIDA at Merit
Mathematics (A’Level) / Mathematics GCSE grade A. Where students have achieved a Grade B in mathematics they may be accepted to the course with additional study required prior to starting the course in September. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Media (A’Level) / GCSE English Language grade B or higher and preferably GCSE Media Studies or Film Studies grade B OR BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Production at Merits or higher.
Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish) (A’Level) / GCSE in the relevant language at grade B or higher.
Music
(L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) / GCSE Music C or above, Merit or above at BTEC Level 2, or Grade 5 standard in your instrument.
You should also have practical experience of live performance or composing. Applicants for this course will be required to attend an audition as part of the interview process.
Performing Arts (Dance) (L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) / GCSE in Dance at C or Merit profile at BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts (Dance or Musical Theatre). You should also have practical experience of live dance performance. Applicants for this course will be required to attend an audition as part of the interview process. Under exceptional circumstances students with high levels of extra-curricular dance performance experience will be considered for this course without formal dance qualifications. Evidence of this will be required at interview and entry to the course will be at the discretion of the Head of Dance following the audition.
Performing Arts (L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma) / GCSE in Drama/Dance at C or Merit profile at BTEC Level 2. You should also have practical experience of live performance. Applicants for all Performing Arts courses will be required to attend an audition as part of the interview process.
Photography (A’Level) / GCSE Art B or a suitable portfolio of photographic work. Applicants for this course will be required to attend a workshop with their portfolio as part of the interview process.
Physical Education (A’Level) / GCSE grade B’s in Core and Additional Science or grade B in Biology and Physics. In addition students should have at least either grade B in GCSE PE or Distinction in BTEC Sport. Students without the sports qualifications but who have proven sporting ability and achievement (such as Sports Leadership Awards, representation of a club or borough in a specific sport) would also be considered for this A’ Level but must provide evidence of these achievements at interview.
Physics (A’Level) / Grade B GCSE in Maths AND EITHER Grade B or higher in GCSE Physics and a Grade B GCSE or higher in Biology and Chemistry, OR Grade B in both Core and Additional Science. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Product Design (A’Level) / GCSE DT or Product Design grade B or higher.
Production Arts (L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma) / GCSE in Drama at B or Merit profile at BTEC Performing or Production Arts Level 2. Applicants for this course will be required to attend a specialist interview with portfolio as part of the interview process.
Psychology (A’Level) / At least one Science GCSE and GCSE English Language at grade B or higher.
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) (A’Level) / GCSE English Language Grade B, GCSE Religious Studies Grade B. Students must have an average GCSE point score of 44 points.
Sociology (A’Level) / GCSE English Language grade C or higher (plus C grades in a Humanities subject would be beneficial).
Sport (L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) / GCSE PE at grade C or higher or BTEC Sport at Merit or higher. Students without level 2 sports qualifications but who have proven sporting ability and achievement (such as Sports Leadership Awards, representation of a club or borough in a specific sport) would also be considered for this course but must provide evidence of these achievements at interview.
A-Level and L3 BTEC courses on offer at RR6
(September 2015 – July 2016)
Option A / Option B / Option C / Option D
Applied ScienceBTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma / Applied ScienceBTEC L3 Diploma(if also studied in Option A or D) / Business Studies BTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma / Applied ScienceBTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma
BiologyA-level / Business StudiesA-level / Creative Media Production BTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma / Art and Design A-level
ChemistryA-level / ChemistryA-level / Drama and Theatre Studies A Level / BiologyA-level
Information Technology BTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma / DanceBTEC
L3Subsidiary Diploma / English LiteratureA-level / EconomicsA-level
MathsA-level
- including Mechanics / English LiteratureA-level / Further Mathematics A- Level (Students must also study A Level Mathematics including Statistics) / Film StudiesA-level
MathsA-level
- including Statistics / GeographyA-level / GermanA-level / FrenchA-level
Music BTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma / HistoryA-level / Government and Politics A- Level / Information Technology (Applied) A- Level
PhotographyA-level / Media StudiesA-level / Health and Social Care BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma / Performing Arts BTEC L3
Extended Diploma: If also studiedin options B & C
Production Arts BTEC L3
Diploma: you must also do Production Arts in options D. / Performing ArtsBTEC L3 Diploma (if also studied in Option C) / History A- Level / Physical Education A Level
Psychology A Level. / Physics A-level / MathsA-level
- including Mechanics / Physics A-level
Option A / Option B / Option C / Option D
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics)A Level / Production Arts BTEC L3
Extended Diploma: you must also do Production Arts in options D and A. / MathsA-level
- including Statistics / Production Arts BTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma
SociologyA-level / Product Design A-level / Performing Arts BTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma / PsychologyA-level
SpanishA-level / SociologyA-level / PsychologyA-level / Sport BTEC L3
Subsidiary Diploma
Please refer carefully to the pathways entry requirements before making your choices:
Pathway 1 – students should choose one subject from each option block
Pathway 2 – students should choose one subject from each option blocks and then should choose from the following: Gold Crest Science Awards
EPQ
Gold Arts Award
Duke of Edinburgh
Music Grades
Sports Leader Award
Pathway 3 – students should choose one subject from each 3 option blocks and write Supported Study in the 4th
Selection from Option A / Selection from Option B / Selection from Option C / Selection from Option D
Reason for Chosen Subject / Reason for Chosen Subject / Reason for Chosen Subject / Reason for Chosen Subject
Application supported by: member of staff to sign / Application supported by: member of staff to sign / Application supported by: member of staff to sign / Application supported by: member of staff to sign
What could you contribute to life at RR6?
Tell us about the responsibilities/opportunities you have taken up over the last five years (both inside and outside school).
Why have you picked this subject combination?
What are your higher education and career plans?
Please return to:RR6 Administrator at Ricards Lodge High School, Lake Rd, SW19 7HB
RR6 Administrator at Rutlish School, Watery Lane, SW20 9AD
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Date Received: / Interview Date:Selection from Option A / Selection from Option B / Selection from Option C / Selection from Option D
Accept / Waiting List / Interviewed by:
Failure to complete this form accurately and honestly may result in delay or the withdrawal of the offer of a place.
SCHOOL REFERENCE: EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Student: Please complete the shaded sections of this form and hand it to your School Referee
School Referee: Please complete this form and send it to:
(Female Applications)RR6 Administrator, Ricards Lodge High School, Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB
(Male Applications)RR6 Administrator, Rutlish School, Watery Lane, Merton, London, SW20 9AD
Name of Student:______Date of Birth: ______
Present/previous School ______Date started: ______
Examination Subject to be taken
SUBJECT / COURSEe.g. GCSE, BTEC, Other / Predicted
Grade / Actual Grade / Comment
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This reference form is to help us in our guidance procedures. It is an open reference and will be used with students at interview to review their current performance and at enrolment to guide final choices.
Current Performance (Please tick the relevant box)
Excellent / Good / Fair / PoorAttitude to study
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a member of a team
Relationships with staff
Relationships with peers
Behaviour
Attendance ______%Punctuality ______%
Are there any extenuating circumstances to explain any poor performance above? ______
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Has the applicant had any exclusions?Yes ( )No ( )
If Yes, please give details: ______
Suitability for selected course: (Please tick the course you consider most appropriate for the student)
BTEC Level 3 (for students with 5+ GCSE at A* - C or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics) ( )
3 AS level courses or equivalent (for students with 5+ GCSE at A*-C or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics ( )
4 AS level courses or equivalent (for students with 7+ GCSE at A*-B or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics) ( )
Learning needs: (Please tick any categories of support that might be necessary for the student)
General Learning( )Numeracy( )
Writing( )Reading( )
EAL( )Personal/Emotional( )
Sight( )Hearing( )
Physical( )Other medical( )