The Bedford Sixth Form

The Bedford Sixth Form is a state sixth form located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. It is the only institution in Bedford solely dedicated to sixth form choices. The institution offers a range of GCSEs, A-Levels and Technical Diplomas to 16- to 18-year-olds.[1] The previous SPA complex is managed by Bedford College Services Ltd. trading as Trinity Arts & Leisure - a community facility consisting of a 25-metre six-lane swimming pool, gym and theatre used by local film club and acting groups.

The Bedford Sixth Form
Logo of the Sixth Form
TypeSixth form
Established2012
Parent institution
Bedford College Group
PrincipalPaul Clarkson
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire
England
ColorsPurple and blue
Websitewww.bedfordsixthform.ac.uk

History

The Bedford Sixth Form opened in September 2012. Part of Bedford College, the sixth form centre derives from the college's existing sixth form provision. A-Levels and Technical Diplomas were previously offered at the college's main site. In the summer of 2012, Bedford College leased the old Bedford High School site on Bromham Road, after the school had closed. The Bedford Sixth Form has operated from the site ever since. In March 2014, Bedford College purchased the site including the old main school buildings, Trinity Church, and the Sports and Performing Arts (SPA) complex from owners, the Harpur Trust.[2]

The Bedford Sixth Form

Academic performance

Ofsted's 2014 inspection of Bedford College resulted in a 'good with outstanding features' rating.[3]

In August 2014 the first students to complete a two-year programme at The Bedford Sixth Form received their A-Level results, receiving a 100 per cent pass rate in 24 out of 30 A-Level subjects.[4]

A-Level results for the 2017/18 academic year consisted of an aggregate 99% pass rate (in 30 subjects), with 73% of students receiving A*-C.[5]

References
  1. http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/LEVEL-RESULTS-Bedford-Sixth-Form-s-term-students/story-22734049-detail/story.html
  2. http://www.bedford.ac.uk/about/news/2014/march/bedford-college-buys-high-school-site
  3. enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team (28 December 2018). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  4. http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/LEVEL-RESULTS-Bedford-Sixth-Form-s-term-students/story-22734049-detail/story.html
  5. "The Bedford Sixth Form ยป Results and destinations". www.bedfordsixthform.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2019.


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