Stockton Sixth Form College is committed to helping students aim even higher. Our specially tailored programmes which stretch and challenge the most able across Years 12 and 13 are designed to inspire high-performing students to go on and achieve even greater success.
STEM specialists
AT SSFC we provide mentors who are specialists in the fields of Scientific Research, Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Computer Science & Maths.
Nuffield Foundation Science Projects
Nuffield Foundation Science Bursaries offer up to 1000 bursariesa year for students to work alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Projects take place during the summer holidays, giving students an insight into the world of scientific research.
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BMAT & UCAT
University entrance tests are required for aspirational courses. We prepare students for these entrance exams from the beginning of Year 12.
Crest Awards
British Science Association’s nationally recognised accreditation scheme for project work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
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Olympiad
The Olympiad challenges and stimulates students with an interest in Sciences & maths to expand and extend their talents Bronze, Silver & Gold awards Contact your science or maths teacher
to register for the Olympiad National finals take place for the top students in the UK!
Oxford University – OxNET
We are an OxNET Hub OxNet runs intensive courses, involving a mixture of Study Days, Seminar Series, Easter Conferences, Summer Schools and Twilight Talks.
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The OxNet STEM programme draws on the world-class research and expertise of academics at the University of Oxford and our other partner institutions to provide participants with an insight into what it is like to study a STEM subject at undergraduate level.
Visit their website and complete the application and a written response between 750 and 100 words, deadline is 9am on the 9th of November.
Cambridge Master Classes
Subject Master Classes are subject-specific events that offer academically able students in Year 12 the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at the University of Cambridge, and to get a flavour of what it’s like to be a student there.
Each Masterclass includes:
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Newcastle University – STEM Workshops
We offer workshops and talks from students studying STEM subjects at Newcastle University. These sessions are delivered in college
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Sutton Trust Summer Schools
These FREE five-day summer schools in July and August allow students to explore their interest in one of 23 subject courses and are available at Newcastle, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Imperial, Nottingham, UCL, Kings College London and St Andrews Priority will be given to students who meet all or most of the following criteria:
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Work experience
Work experience in a caring or service role is now an essential step when getting into medical school. Medical schools will be looking for students who have gained a broad range of
healthcare experience. The British Medical Association is an excellent source of advice, click here for further information.
We have a dedicated Careers Advisor who can also arrange specific work placements for you. Click here to email Lauren.
Where Are They Now?
Each year our students progress to highly rated universities across the country to study a range of Science degrees:
Martin Stoves
Former Ian Ramsey pupil
Grades achieved at SSFC:
A*A*A*A in Biology, Chemistry, Maths & AS Further Maths
Now: studying Pharmacology at Newcastle University where he achieved award in first year
Patricia Lapitan
Former OLSB pupil
Grades achieved at SSFC:
A*A*A in Biology, Chemistry and Maths
Now: studying Medicine at University of Manchester
Ben Thomas
Former OLSB pupil
Grades achieved at SSFC:
A*AAAA in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Computer Science and EPQ
Now: studying Computer Science at University of Cambridge
Rebecca Clarke
Former Ian Ramsey pupil
Grades achieved at SSFC:
A*A*A* in Maths, Biology and Chemistry
Now: studying Chemistry at St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford