Welcome
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
Abraham Lincoln
Our chant, “Dream it. Believe it. Achieve it!”
Our mission in the Cecil Jones Academy Post 16 is to ensure all students depart at the end of Year 13 with a sense of accomplishment, confident that they have been challenged, guided and supported to reach their full potential.
Strong relationships between students and staff create an environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve excellence while thriving as part of our Post 16 community.
Whether your ambition is university, a higher or degree apprenticeship, employment or another exciting pathway, we are committed to helping you turn your aspirations into reality. In preparation of these next steps into higher education and beyond, students are encouraged to be intellectually curious in all that they do as they continue to have high aspirations for their personal academic achievements.
Our students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, embrace new challenges and become positive role models within our school community. Teachers have a wealth of knowledge, ensuring that lessons are engaging and designed to catapult students to academic success.
Success at Post 16 begins with high expectations. We encourage every student to:
- Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
- Take pride in their appearance and maintain high standards of professionalism
- Show respect, integrity and kindness towards others
- Develop excellent study habits and make effective use of independent study time
- Contribute positively to the wider school community
- Be ambitious, resilient and determined to achieve their personal best
Our experienced staff provide academic guidance, pastoral support and regular progress reviews to ensure every student has the opportunity to flourish. Our enrichment programme is designed to broaden horizons, develop leadership skills and enhance future applications.
Students have opportunities to:
- Visit universities and higher education institutions
- Attend careers fairs, conferences and employer events
- Take part in subject-specific workshops and guest speaker sessions
- Explore higher and degree apprenticeships
- Complete volunteering and leadership opportunities
- Participate in educational visits
- Develop employability skills through work experience and enterprise activities
- Access virtual learning opportunities through platforms such as Unifrog and the Open University
These opportunities are available for all Post 16 students and are an excellent chance for students to develop the skills necessary for successful applications to university and the workforce. We celebrate academic success, personal development and individual achievements, recognising that every student’s journey is unique.
Post 16 is more than simply studying A Levels—it’s about discovering your potential, embracing new opportunities and preparing for a successful future.
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you every step of the way as you take the next exciting step in your educational journey.
Mrs Walker Miss Sear
KS5 Standards and Delivery Post 16 Year Care Team
Dress Code
Cecil Jones Academy has a strict dress code which all members of the Sixth Form must follow.
Sixth formers are role models for the rest of the school and need to be smartly presented at all times.
You are expected to wear ‘Smart Business Dress’. For male students, this means a shirt, tie with trousers, a blazer and smart shoes. For female students, this means a shirt or blouse, a blazer, a skirt to the knee, or trousers and smart shoes. Leggings, jeggings, or tight trousers are not permitted.
It is not acceptable to wear hoodies, trainers (including vans), low cut tops, T-shirts or very short skirts or dresses for girls. If you are unable to meet the dress code due to an extenuating circumstance, a note must be written in your planner by a parent/carer. We are proud of the individual nature of our students and the way they present themselves within the dress code.
All students must at all times wear their student Cecil Jones lanyard with their ID.
Assessment & Tracking
Parents will receive formal “tracking” information at three key points in the year. This will assess how well students are doing, including the A Level grades that they are currently on.
Parents and students should use this information to help them plan their work and revision, by comparing the present grades to their target grades and the grades they need for their university choices. Some parents will be invited in for meetings with the Achievement Team Leader after the tracking, with students placed on an Achievement Support Card if necessary. These interventions are intended to help students to achieve their target grades. Any parent who would like to discuss the tracking information, or indeed discuss their son or daughter’s progress at any time, should feel welcome to contact their form tutor, teachers or ATL.
Year 13
As a school, we have two very clear priorities for Year 13:
- All students should aim to maximise their achievement. Whatever grades they received or how many units they completed in Year 12, we expect all students to work towards the next grade up. If you are on a C, try to get a B by the end of the year. Go further, go beyond.
- All students should complete an application to university during the autumn term via UCAS. If a student is unsure about whether they want to go to university, they should still write their application. You can always change your mind later. If you don’t write an application, then you cannot change your mind if you decide you want to go! We will support students in this UCAS process.
Students and parents are reminded that universities and employers often ask for references throughout Year 13 – including on results day in August – which will include questions about attendance and punctuality. The school can only say that attendance is “outstanding” if it is over 95%. Poor attendance and punctuality in Year 13 can seriously affect your future plans.
Please note that permission to attend extra-curricular activities will only be given if attendance to school is above 90%.
