The Philip Morant College
'Sigma Sixth Colchester'
The Philip Morant College
'Sigma Sixth Colchester'
The Philip Morant College
'Sigma Sixth Colchester'
Welcome to our website. We hope that it will help you make the best decision about what to study Post 16.
At Sigma Sixth, Colchester our young people are valued. We have the highest expectations for all our students, whether that is academic achievement, involvement in our academies or caring for each other. We are uniquely placed as the only non-selective school in Colchester to have a sixth form. This provides an excellent bridge between school and University whilst well known and supported.
The college is part of The Sigma Trust’s post-16 offer for the Philip Morant School, The Stanway School, Paxman Academy, St Helena School and The Thomas Lord Audley School. Although located on The Philip Morant School site, we welcome students from over 20 schools in Colchester, Witham, across Essex and from overseas.
Sigma Sixth, Colchester is proud to include our Sports, STEM, Global and Creative Academies and VI6 University of Essex provision. The Sports Academy benefits from the provision at The Northern Gateway Sports Park. Students can choose to study 3 A Levels as part of the Academy offer or the Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development. Our STEM, Global and Creative Academies provide students with hands-on learning experiences with real-world applications that will develop a variety of skill sets, and includes provision at the University of Essex STEM labs and creative opportunities in the city and beyond.
Education is about giving our young people the very best start in life so they are prepared fully to go to university, college or to start a career in their chosen field of employment. Our sixth form team will support you every step of the way.
Sigma Sixth Colchester is a progressive sixth form, with a proven track record. Our teachers are experienced subject specialists who will not only deliver an excellent education, but will also provide the very best care, guidance and support.
We recognise that the quality of facilities can help students excel. Our college has a purpose built block which is exclusively used by our sixth form students, including a College Cafe, a large study centre, e-learning suite and specialist practical areas.
Due to the size of our sixth form we are able to know all of our students and know them well. We ensure you start to feel you belong from your first interaction with us.
Key dates for the year ahead are:
Open Evening: Thursday 10th October
Taster Lessons: 2.30pm-4pm Tuesday 17th December
Induction and welcome evening: Thursday 27th March
Induction day: Provisionally Thursday 19th June dependent on exam timetable
Enrolment days: Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd August.
We thank you for considering Sigma Sixth Colchester and hope that the information provided on this website enables you to make the best choice for you in terms of courses and institution for continued education Post-16.
We are committed to sharing this journey with you.
Stephanie Neill | Headteacher
James Abbott | Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sigma Sixth)
Our Academies
Life in the Sixth Form
At Sigma Sixth, Colchester we believe not only in giving our students the very best chance of academic success, but also in preparing our young people for life beyond the college gates. When considering Post 16 courses take into account what you want to do next, whether that is university, further education or an apprenticeship.
The Sixth Form Curriculum structure includes courses at A level and Level 3 vocational qualifications.
- The A-level programme is designed for those students who achieved high success at GCSE and plan to follow a place at university or other high educational institution. All students study three subjects, (for the most able, four, if they wish).
- The Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is a full time programme and is equivalent to 3 A levels. We offer Level 3 qualifications that are the equivalent of one A level and those courses can be chosen as a mixed programme of vocational qualifications which can also include A level choices.
- Students must successfully pass Year 12 in order to continue into Year 13.
- We provide all students with the opportunity to resit English or Mathematics if they have not achieved a grade 4 at GCSE and provide the opportunity to sit these qualifications for the first time for students joining us from overseas.
How To Apply
CURRENT YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND EXTERNAL
Candidates must have:
- A Level: A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature and Maths.
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development: 5 or more GCSE grades of 9 – 4, including English Language or Literature or Maths. (Students can resit Maths or English, if necessary).
Applications
Applications are online and should be submitted by 31st December using the “Apply Now” button below. Once you have completed and sent your application form, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received.
We will accept applications after 31st December. In January we will confirm the blocking of subjects and our final curriculum offer based on all applications received before 31st December. If you want our timetable to accommodate your choices of A Level subjects, please make sure you apply before 31st December.
Sigma Sixth Sports Academy
Football Academy tasters at Philip Morant
Rugby Academy tasters at Northern Gateway Sports Park
Autumn Term Sports Academy Taster sessions
Monday 11th November – Football (female) – 6pm-7pm at Philip Morant School
Monday 11th November – Football (male) – 7.30pm-9pm at Philip Morant School
Thursday 14th November – Basketball – 4pm-5.30pm at Philip Morant School
Monday 18th November – Rugby – 7pm-8pm at Northern Gateway Sports Park
Click here to book onto a taster session.
The Sports Academy is based at The Philip Morant School and uses the facilities at The Northern Gateway Sports Park.
Sigma Sixth Sports Academy offers a unique opportunity for students to study for their A Levels, or the Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports, whilst training and competing in their chosen sport. Further information is available from Mr. J. Taylor, Director of Sport, Sigma Sixth.
Please email: jon.taylor@pmsc.school.
