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Sixth Form Team

Our Sixth Form Team is dedicated to supporting every student through the exciting transition into post‑16 study. We provide personalised guidance, strong academic support, and a nurturing environment to help each learner thrive.

Subject Staff

Our subject staff are always on hand to support wherever possible. You have 5 periods a week per subject in Year 12, which increases to 6 periods a week in Year 13 to support your preparation for the linear qualification.

Year Tutor

Someone you will see every day to discuss your progress and if there is any further support needed.

Year 13 Tutor

You will be in rearranged tutor groups for Year 13 so you have a tutor who is a subject specialist for one of your A level subjects. You will meet them two times a week (plus a weekly assembly) during which you will cover mostly subject-specific tasks. Due to the personalised nature of Future Choices you will also have one-to-one appointments with your tutor throughout Year 13 to support the preparation of your UCAS or Apprenticeship applications.

Head of Learning

You will have the same Head of Learning throughout your two years with us. They will oversee your Pastoral support, ensuring that you have everything in place to thrive in your chosen pathway.

Director of the College

Another staff member who will support in overseeing your pastoral and academic achievement, ensuring you make the expected level of progress in everything you do and that you are happy whilst doing it.

Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form.

Learning Mentor

You can request a meeting with our Learning Mentor or you may be referred to them. Our Learning Mentor supports students with anything from study skills to organisation, or perhaps just to have a chat.

Future Choices Advisor

College is the stepping stone to your future. You’ll have a lot of decisions to make and our Future Choices Adviser is always on hand to make sure that you have all the information you need. A meeting with our Advisor can be made via the college office to discuss all options for when you finish with us.

Learn more about Careers Advice.

Competitive and Challenging Courses (CCC) Advisor

If you are considering applying for OxBridge, Medicine or Dentistry you will meet with our CCC Advisor regularly as well as being supported with securing necessary work experience, preparation for entrance exams and interviews. There are coordinated trips to Oxford and Cambridge, and putting you in touch with our Alumni who have also experienced the same application process successfully is a fantastic bonus!

Behaviour and Pastoral Lead

With such a strong correlation between attendance and academic achievement, we have a designated non-teaching staff member who will oversee your attendance and coordinate interventions if and when necessary. They are also our Safeguarding Officer and so can refer to external agencies if required.

Mrs Pritchard, College Administrator

College Administrator

Maggie Pritchard is our College Administrator, based in the main sixth form building at reception. She’s the College Mum. Enough said.

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Address

Please direct all queries in the first instance to Mrs S. Warburton, Headteacher’s PA

  • Parrs Wood Sixth Form College,
  • Wilmslow Road,
  • East Didsbury,
  • Manchester,
  • M20 5PG

During the school day our onsite car park is out of bounds to general visitors, please use the Parrs Wood Complex car park adjacent to the school, for all disabled badge holder parking please follow the signs as you drive into the car park, there are parking bays located at the front of the school and also at the rear of our sports centre.

Contact

  • Phone: 0161 446 8648
  • Email: sixthform@pwhs.co.uk

If you are reporting a student absence you MUST phone the Sixth Form.

Headteacher

Head of Sixth Form

Trust Information

Greater Manchester Education Trust

Registered address:

Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 08913502)

EST. 1 SEP 2022

Chief Executive Officer: Mr D. Owen

Chief Finance and Operations Officer: Mrs L. Staunton

Any correspondence or communication relating to Greater Manchester Education Trust should be made to:

Mr D. Owen, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

www.gmetrust.org

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