When you have finished your GCSEs you have a range of options available to you. Come along to Bosworth Academy Post 16 Open Evening and see what we can offer you.

On the evening you will have the chance to listen to a presentation, which outlines the range of pathways we have for students after Year 11, before touring the Academy to see our outstanding range of facilities.

You will also be able to discuss your future plans with specialist advisors and meet current students; giving you a real insight into the transition from GCSE to Post 16 and life at Bosworth Academy.

Come along on Thursday 14th November and see how Bosworth Academy can help you with the next step of your journey.

We look forward to welcoming you on 14th November.

Louise Holdback

Head of Post 16

Students at Bosworth Academy have once again recorded remarkable GCSE results. Not only were the results the highest in the school’s history – 67% scoring the magical 5A* – C grades including English and Mathematics – but they also represented the schools biggest ever improvement – 15% higher than last year. Chris Parkinson, the Academy Principal stated ‘It’s great to see our students and staff rewarded for the enormous amount of hard work and commitment that they have put in over the last two years! Our congratulations go out to all of our fantastic, hardworking students’. There were some astonishing performances from many students, including, Greg Jones, from Carlton scoring 11A* grades, Victoria Wright, from Braunstone achieving 10A* grades and an ‘AS’ Level in Critical Thinking and Chantelle Caines, from Leicester Forest East achieving 9A* grades and 2 A grades.

		Dhiraj LehruGrades achieved: 9A* and 2A Dhiraj is now going to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at AS Level with the hope of going on to University.
		Gurvinder RiyaitGrades achieved: 7A* and 4A Gurvinder is now going to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at AS Level with the hope of going on to University. Gurvinder is still unsure but is thinking about a career in Medicine.
		Isobel Ward LewisGrades achieved: 7A*, 3 A and a B Isobel is now going to study History, French, English Literature and Maths at AS Level with the hope of going on to University to read English. Isobel said, “I am so please with my results and can’t believe the grade I achieved in French!”
		Chantelle CainesGrades achieved: 9A* and 2A Chantelle is now going to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at AS Level with the hope of going on to Cambridge University. Chantelle said, “Ever since I had the opportunity to attend a course at Cambridge University, I have wanted to go there. The teachers at Bosworth have been a real support and I can’t wait to come back to POST 16”
		Greg JonesGrades achieved: 11 A* Greg is now going to study Maths, Further Maths, History, Economics and, Physics at AS Level with the hope of going on to University to read Maths.  When asked about the key to his success, Greg said; “hard work, revision and the support from staff at Bosworth Academy”.
		Robyn ElmsGrades achieved: 8A* and 4 A Robyn is now going to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology at AS Level with the hope of reading Sciences at Leicester University. Robyn accredited “hard work and determination” to her success
		Sophie ClarkeGrades achieved: 3A*, 5A and 3 B Sophie is now going to study Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology at AS Level with the hope of reading Midwifery at Leicester University. Sophie said, “These result are fantastic, I have worked hard for these results, but have really valued the good relationships and hard work of my teachers.”

Chris Parkinson
Principal
Bosworth Academy

Small selection of photography from the day:

Students at Bosworth Academy have achieved excellent results which demonstrate the hard work, determination and commitment that so many of our students have shown. These results are significantly higher than all previous results in our history, which have always shown year on year improvement. They reflect our drive towards achieving an outstanding learning experience across the whole range of our A-Level subjects through the quality support from our staff. Bosworth Academy takes pride in its inclusive entry policy which has been validated by many amazing performances from students of all ability levels. It’s wonderful to see our students achieving the grades that allow them to go on to study at the most prestigious Universities in the country or to progress onto exciting future employment opportunities. Our students have shown a high degree of dedication to their studies and achieved above and beyond their expectations. We wish them the very best in their future lives, and look forward to hearing about their future successes, whatever pathway they choose to follow.

There were some magnificent achievements from many of our students in our Post 16 at Bosworth Academy. Some of these outstanding performances can be seen here with details of their preferred destinations.

		Katherine Smith Grades achieved: A* A A A Katherine is now going to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Throughout her time at Bosworth Katherine has shown a strong determination and commitment to her studies to meet the extremely high entry requirements for her chosen course at Cambridge. Katherine said, “I am so pleased to gain a place on this course, I have worked hard to meet the grade requirements and am thankful to everyone who has supported me, particularly my teachers .”
		Hashim Shamsi Grades achieved: A* A A B Hashim is going to study Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey. “I was not sure what grades to expect when I opened the envelope this morning. In all of the subjects I have studied I’ve had great teachers. I’ve enjoyed the topics which we’ve covered and made lots of friends.”
		Mark Hales Grades achieved:A* A* A B Mark is aiming to pursue a career in Medicine. His fantastic achievements have given him a range of options for next year. Mark said, “These results are better than I imagined, I’ve had a fantastic time at Bosworth and now need to decide my next steps. I am particularly proud of my A* in Mathematics and in Chemistry”.
		Rachael Smith Grades achieved: A* A A Newcastle University is the destination of choice for Rachael where she will study Chemical Engineering. When reflecting on her achievements Rachael said, “I can’t believe I’ve done it! Everyone has been so supportive and the standard of teaching has been high at Bosworth”.
		Eve Cross Grades achieved: A* A A Eve was delighted about her results. She told us, “I aim to study a degree in Biomedical Science following a gap year where I am planning on travelling to New Zealand.”
		Grace Flint Grades achieved: A A A Grace has achieved a place at King’s College London at the Florence Nightingale School of nursing and midwifery. She was over the moon with her A-level results and said, “I couldn’t have achieved this without the support from my teachers at Bosworth”.
		Emma Halloran [pictured left with Head of Post 16 Louise Holdback] Grades achieved: C C E Emma has successfully achieved the grades to gain a place on her chosen course in Early Childhood Studies at Northampton University. She overcame many challenges with her health during year 13. Emma said, “I would like to thank everyone who has supported me, particularly my tutor Ray Medland.”

A small selection of pictures from the day:

Please click the link below to view a letter regarding an Out of Catchment Minibus service to and from the school.

Letter regarding out of catchment to Bosworth Academy [pdf]

Pupils from Dovebank Primary School visited Bosworth Academy as part of a Primary School taster day. As well as visiting other faculties, the group of year 5 and year 6 pupils took part in a 1 hour Maths lesson.

Their challenge was to enlarge a picture of Bart Simpson made up of tiny little parts. The final result was impressive considering each pupil worked individually and the final picture wasn’t put together until the very end.

Miss V DeBolster

Students watched an inspirational DVD in school from an organisation called World Challenge, who organise life-changing expeditions around the world for young people.

To fin out more about World Challenge, and to hear all about the amazing challenges that your son/daughter will have the chance to experience, click the link below to download a copy of the Parents’ Presentation invitation letter:

Bosworth Academy World Challenge Parents Presentation Invitation letter [pdf]

Alternatively, feel free to contact the school and speak to either Chris Garnett or Richard Hartland about this fantastic opportunity.

The Academy’s Year 10 Boys Tennis team have had an extremely successful run of matches. We are entered in the Aegon Team Tennis Schools Competition and have played against Dixie Grammar School, Robert Smyth, Ratcliffe College and John Fernley. The boys have won every game and showed great skill in both the singles and doubles to win the games. The winning combinations have been Matt Spence and James Walters and Jack Kinsella and Ross Manion. The boys won the Division 2 league and are a credit to the Academy! Well done boys!

During the recent successful Laureates launch evening at Bosworth Academy in April, a Primary School student from Manorfield Primary School in Stoney Stanton won an iPad mini. Miss Kathleen Baxter, Head of the Laureates School and Academy Principal, Mr Chris Parkinson presented the delighted winner with her prize. Mr Parkinson added, “The Laureates is an exciting and forward looking model for how learning can, and must, lead students’ futures. This is symbolic of our commitment to use the most up to date technology to inspire young people”.

On the 22nd of April 2013, we took part in our triathlon which was a huge success, everybody managed to complete the distances that were set for them and although we were extremely tired at the end of the day it was a great achievement for us all. We started the event at the beginning of second lesson and completed it just before lunch. Hannah and I are currently collecting and calculating the amount of money that we have raised as a team and we are exceeding our £500 target. We are amazed with the amount of donations and support that we have had from the community, Cancer Research and friends and family, and it is great news knowing that the proceedings are going to a cause which is so close to many of us.

Joe Solonenko and Hannah Callender

Xplorer is a fun, family challenge that parents, grandparents and guardians can enjoy with primary and pre-school children. Weekly sessions will take place on Mondays until the 20th May at Bosworth Academy between 5.30 and 6.15pm. Come along and have fun together exploring the fields, finding the coloured markers and collecting the free stickers!!

To register your interest and to find out more please contact Emma on 01455 255875 or e-mail [email protected]