Aston Manor Academy is incredibly excited to have been awarded Bronze status as part of UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Award. This is the first stage of our journey in working towards Gold over the coming academic years. Taking part in this award ensures that our core ethos of all different, all equal, all achieving links closely with the Rights Respecting award and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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One of the highest performing sixth forms in Birmingham
Our Sixth form is built around a set of core values:
- Our ethos of ‘All Different, All Equal, All Achieving.’ underpins everything we do here at Aston Manor Academy.
- Providing a stimulating environment in which students learn exceptionally well and develop life skills that prepare them for the future and help them to succeed in further education and thrive in the career of their choice.
- Blending tradition with innovation to provide A-levels and a wide range of BTEC Level 3 courses to allow all students to thrive and succeed.
- A successful sports academy in football and basketball, combining studies with daily training and representing the academy in competitive leagues in conjunction with the Aston Villa Foundation and Aston Basketball.
- Helping students grow into deeply considerate, responsible, compassionate and community-aware young people.
- Maintaining our grade as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ sixth form and contining to provide a curriculum that allows all students to achieve their personal best.
Our aim at our sixth form is to build on the outstanding achievements of Aston Manor Academy, providing continuity of study for students and ensuring high student retention rates, excellent academic results and an excellent record of entry to universities. We have a proven track record of 100% of students going onto their preferred higher education course or apprenticeship programme.
As part of our enrichment, there are opportunities for students to liaise with local universities and apprenticeship providers. Key speakers are invited into school to share advice and guidance around applying for university. Sports clubs, work placements and residential trips also complement students’ sixth form experience.
We warmly welcome you to visit us and see the outstanding quality of education at Aston Manor Academy for yourself.
Jill Sweeney
Headteacher
Sports Academy
Our Aston Manor Sports Academy is one of the first-of-its-kind in Birmingham and offers a fantastic opportunity for talented young people to pursue their passion while gaining important qualifications that will enable them to be successful. It is one of our biggest success stories and we attract students from all over the Midlands. Our academies include football and basketball, where both boys and girls can study a range of A-level and vocational subjects alongside daily training and competitions.
TERM DATES & INSET DAYS
AUTUMN 2024
2024-2025
September 5, 2024 October 25, 2024 November 4, 2025 December 20, 2024SPRING 2025
2024-2025
January 6, 2025 February 14, 2025 February 24, 2025 April 11, 2025SUMMER 2025
2024-2025
April 28, 2025 May 23, 2025 June 2, 2025 July 21, 2025Transition and Induction Year 12
Induction for Year 12 students joining us in September 2025
July 14, 2025 July 16, 2025Sixth Form Open Evening
November 7, 2024INSET Days
October 25, 2024
A-LEVEL SUBJECTS
A-levels are mainly assessed through exams and involve greater in-depth study. A-levels also tend to be more academically focused than practical. You will also be expected to complete more self-directed study and reading for the subject areas you have chosen.
A-levels are excellent and well known, but can be demanding. They allow you to progress onto virtually any university course, as long as you choose a suitable combination of subjects and achieve appropriate grades. You will choose three subjects in Year 12 and continue with these until the end of Year 13.
Vocational Subjects
Vocational courses are specialised, work-based courses that primarily involve practical learning, but there are also some theoretical elements.
Some vocational courses also include one or two days a week of work placement as part of the course, which provides an opportunity for work-related learning. For further information, Anchor this to the content below on vocational courses
How to Apply
External Applicants only
Please complete the application form and return to the sixth form office. You can find the application form here or, alternatively, request an application form from the main office.
Already a student at Aston Manor Academy?
Sixth form staff will arrange a presentation for all Year 11 Aston Manor Academy students to tell them more about progressing to sixth form and how to apply.
Latest news
We are now a RRSA Bronze: Rights Committed School.
22 August 2024
Year 12 Future Choices
25 June 2024
Our Year 12 students had a great day at the UCAS Careers event held at the NEC Birmingham. This annual event provides a great opportunity for pupils to meet universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers, and employers, and ask them questions, so they can start to consider which pathway best suits their future career plans.
Year 12 Higher Education Decisions
25 June 2024
Today, Year 12 students could choose from a range of external providers to visit with a focus on specific courses and careers.
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