The following questionnaire was completed by Sixth Form students in 2006, inviting students to give their views about their sixth form. It is used to inform us of how to improve the quality of provision in the sixth form. The same questionairre is completed on a yearly basis.
The results are as follows:
I Agree |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
||
I enjoy being a student in the sixth form of this school. |
95% |
5% |
0% |
|
The teaching is challenging and demanding. |
93% |
7% |
0% |
|
My work is assessed helpfully so that I can see how to improve it. |
83% |
16% |
1% |
|
The staff are confident in teaching their subjects. |
97% |
3% |
0% |
|
I am helped and encouraged to study independently and to research topics. |
92% |
7% |
1% |
|
Lessons are interesting and stimulating. |
91% |
9% |
0% |
|
There is someone in school to whom I could turn if I had a problem. |
91% |
9% |
0% |
|
My teachers are approachable and helpful if I have difficulties with my work. |
93% |
7% |
1% |
|
I had helpful advice on what I should study in the sixth form. |
75% |
18% |
7% |
|
My choice of courses suits my abilities and career plans. |
95% |
4% |
1% |
|
a) Enrichment is a valuable addition to my broader education.
b) Outside my main courses there is a range of worthwhile opportunities, eg music, drama, mentoring, leadership roles, sporting etc |
86%
88% |
11%
11% |
3%
1% |
|
I have received well-informed advice from school and/or careers advisers on what I could do after I leave school. |
64% |
29% |
7% |
|
The sixth form seeks the views of its students and takes them into account when decisions are made. |
85% |
13% |
2% |
|
Students are treated fairly and with respect. |
91% |
8% |
1% |
|
Students get on well together and there is no bullying, harrassment or racial tension. |
96% |
3% |
1% |
Students were also invited to make any additional comments, particularly about the things that they like about the sixth form or things they feel should be better. Find out examples of the things they said on the following sheet.
