Stapenhill Post 16 Centre
| Stapenhill Post 16 Centre | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Violet Way , , DE15 9RT | |
| Information | |
| Type | Sixth form college |
| Established | 2005 |
| Heads of Sixth Form | Mr M Harris, Mrs V Deer |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 16 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 160 (approx.) |
Stapenhill Post 16 Centre is a sixth form college located in Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.
The centre is a joint venture between Paulet High School and Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College, enrolling students between the ages of 16-19 who have achieved GCSE qualifications.
It offers around 20 subjects at A-Level, plus several level-2 qualifications.
History
The concept of a purpose-built sixth form centre as a joint venture between Paulet High School and Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College was first discussed in 2001, with a £1-million proposal accepted by planners and school governers in October 2002.[1]
Building work on the centre commenced in November 2002.[2]
The centre was officially opened in March 2004 by Charles Clarke as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.[3]
As of September 2009, all post-16 students were introduced to a compulsory 'smart dress-code' and identity badge.
In January 2010, the centre received a visit from Ed Balls during his service as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.[4]
School Partnership
The centre was built with the intention of serving two nearby high schools: Paulet High School and Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College. The building is situated on adjacent land to Paulet High School with a short path connecting the two, and a path in the opposite direction leading to Bluestone Lane, location of Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College.
Subjects offered at the centre are taught by staff from both high schools with the majority taking place in the centre. Some subjects (such as Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Product Design) are often taught in either of the two high schools due to the facilities required that the centre does not have.
Examinations often take place in the high schools due to the different 'centre numbers' required for student entries from the respective high schools.
In 2009, the centre's management system was changed. To promote the partnership between both high schools, two Heads of Sixth Form were introduced - one from each high school. This enabled more efficient decision-making and communication between high schools.
The centre also works closely with local post-16 education providers such as Burton College, Paget High School and Abbot Beyne School to form a local-wide collaboration of subjects offered to students in the Burton on Trent area. Some students travel from the centre to these colleges by taxi, funded by local authorities.
External Links
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College's website
References
- ^ Bradshaw, Tom (24 October 2002). "Schools' joy over £1m centre". Burton Mail. Burton upon Trent. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ Harrop, Suzanne (20 November 2002). "Schools join forces". Burton Mail. Burton upon Trent. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ Powles, David (31 March 2004). "Unique schools centre opens". Burton Mail. Burton upon Trent. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ Fletcher, Tim (28 January 2010). "Tories 'gambling with education' - Balls". Burton Mail. Burton upon Trent. Retrieved 23 February 2011.