Alan Brown
Assistant Headteacher
Raising Standards Leader KS5
At Biddenham, we have a large and inclusive Sixth Form in which everyone is encouraged to fulfil their academic and personal potential. Despite our steady growth, we pride ourselves on understanding the individual as well as being a friendly place to learn. Students settle in quickly and easily, whether or not they have been with us in Year 11.
We pride ourselves on our successful careers programme, with the vast majority of our students leaving school with good qualifications and clear guidance on their chosen career pathways. As a sixth form we actively encourage our students to explore the range of career pathways available to them at university or through higher level apprenticeships. It was noted in our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2019) that “Current students are making good progress in the sixth form overall, and particularly strong progress in their vocational courses. A high proportion of students go on to university.”
We understand the many pressures that are placed on young people in today's society and believe that our pastoral care and focus on student health and wellbeing is second to none. Our students have access to a wide variety of extra-curricular activities across many aspects of school life from STEM subjects through to the Performing Arts, as well as weekly wellbeing sessions for all sixth form students.
It is important that the student experience at Biddenham is not solely focussed on their academic potential but also their personal development. All students are part of our ‘Study Skills’ programme delivered as part of the school curriculum. These are key to ensuring that each student has access to the most up to date information on study skills, university/apprenticeship applications, wellbeing, career development and can gain a wider understanding of today's society.
Ed Evans
Head of Sixth Form
Welcome to our Sixth Form at Biddenham! As Head of Sixth Form, it is my role to oversee the pastoral team and work with your teachers and our school’s support staff to ensure you achieve your best outcomes whilst with us.
We offer a diverse and interesting curriculum at Key Stage 5, which will ensure you are able to get to your next destination, wherever that maybe. We have a dedicated school’s wellbeing lead, career advisors and SEND support linked to our Sixth Form team to support you. On top of this, we are a partner school with the University of Leicester and the University of Bedfordshire, meaning we have bursary and network opportunities for you to take advantage of.
Finally, you can take the opportunity to develop yourself by becoming a prefect, joining the Discovery Society, the Ready2Lead programme or mentor other students.
We look forward to you joining us here at Biddenham Sixth Form.