About our sixth form

Welcome,

St Cenydd School Sixth Form presents a wealth of opportunity and challenge for students who have taken the decision to extend their education beyond the age of 16. Each year sees a substantial proportion of our Year 11 students choosing this route. This achievement reflects great credit on our students and a dedicated team of staff, who are always willing to teach, support, guide and advise our students on their chosen path.

This collaborative effort is demonstrated in a number of ways; through our examination results, which are among the very best in the local authority, through our enrichment programme which encourages our Sixth Form to make a contribution to the rest of the school and the wider community; and through the range of extra curricular activities where our students are expected to lead as well as to participate. The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge gives students the opportunity to enhance their skills alongside gaining an additional qualification that our current Year 13’s have found very valuable in gaining University offers.

Academic performance in the Sixth Form is consistently good. Last year, our pass rate at Advanced Level was 97% with 89% of all grades at C or above and 42% of all grades an A* or A grade . Our teachers are high quality subject specialists who are dynamic and committed to ensuring that you achieve your full potential in the subjects you have chosen.

Life in the Sixth Form is varied, fulfilling, different, as well as demanding. You should be aware that the transition from GCSE to Advanced Level courses requires determination, self-discipline and, in many cases, a considerable degree of patience and hard work.

We are able to offer a wide range of courses with students having access to 15 A Level subjects as well as a range of courses on offer at two other educational institutions, as part of the Caerphilly Basin Schools’ Partnership. Whatever your decisions and choice of study you will be fully supported by your subject teachers and the Sixth Form Management team who will be on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your time in the Sixth Form.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Mr A Jones Mr A Harrsion

Head of Years 12/13 Assistant Headteacher KS4/5