Canon Slade
At Canon Slade we are justifiably proud of our school’s distinguished history and the outstanding reputation it enjoys at both local and national level. Our academic results place our Sixth Form as one of the highest performing school’s nationally.
We offer some 28 subjects at ‘A’ level coupled with our BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences and attract students from a very wide geographical area across the North West.
It is our belief that your learning journey with us is not simply about achieving a set of excellent exam results; that said we will do our utmost to ensure that you reach your full potential and that you are supported academically and pastorally by a very strong, committed and experienced team of professionals. Moreover life in our Sixth Form seeks to provide you with an opportunity for personal development, enrichment and a wealth of varied extra-curricular activities, from partaking in Sport, Music or Drama to running your own Society or fundraising for charity.
Whether your goal be university, employment, training or an apprenticeship, we recognise that everyone is an individual with talents and aspirations to be celebrated and realised and it is our personalised, caring and nurturing approach which will enable you to succeed and for which we are renowned.
Course Information:
Please find links to our individual subject descriptions here
A student would typically select three A level subjects to study for the full two years of their time with us.
How do I apply?
Please download the application form from here and email to sixthform@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk
FAQs
How many subjects can I choose?
Typically a student would select three A level courses though in some cases students can take four A levels. Alongside this students have the opportunity to complete the Extended Project Qualification.
How do I decide which subjects to take?
Our best advice is to research your options for after sixth form and see if there are any prerequisite subjects, mathematics for an Engineering Apprenticeship for example, and select those subjects you need. Then, if they are different, select the subjects that you are most enthusiastic about, two years is a long time to take a subject that does not enthuse you.
Do I have to be a practising Christian to go to Canon Slade Sixth Form?
No, whilst our strong Christian ethos runs through everything we do we welcome students of all faiths and no faith into the sixth form based on their academic results. We have high expectations that our sixth form comport themselves morally and with maturity as the role models they are.
How will I get to know people if I did not attend Canon Slade School?
Once a student arrives on the first day they are part of the Canon Slade family, “Once a Sladian always a Sladian” as the saying goes. All students take part in our extensive induction programme to familiarise themselves with the environment, our expectations and to build the foundations for lasting friendships.
Do I need al 8’s and 9’s at GCSE?
No, our entry criteria starts at 5’s and 6’s, please see our entry requirements here
I have more questions
Please email any questions or enquiries to sixthform@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk and we will be in contact to answer them.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 01204 333343
Email: sixthform@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk
Address: Bradshaw Brow, Bolton BL2 3BP
