Getting good grades in a Inadequate shcool
My shcools average grade is 3 accross all subjects. My shcool is in special measures and have a inadequate rating of ofsted. There is no extra cirriculars and i have only had one teacher for one subject consistent throughout my gcse course. I have a average grade of 7 accross all my subjects and just got 9s in my mocks (unlike anyone in my year). I do many extra cirriculars outside of shcool. Wondering if any sixth forms looks at my grades more highly than someone elses same grades from a different experience (will i get any compensation from applying?). i really want to go to a high end sixth form so has anyone got any advice on what more i can do and if anyones had any similar experiences?
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by JosiebraineMy shcools average grade is 3 accross all subjects. My shcool is in special measures and have a inadequate rating of ofsted. There is no extra cirriculars and i have only had one teacher for one subject consistent throughout my gcse course. I have a average grade of 7 accross all my subjects and just got 9s in my mocks (unlike anyone in my year). I do many extra cirriculars outside of shcool. Wondering if any sixth forms looks at my grades more highly than someone elses same grades from a different experience (will i get any compensation from applying?). i really want to go to a high end sixth form so has anyone got any advice on what more i can do and if anyones had any similar experiences?
From my understanding, Sixth forms generally look at your actual grades, not your school’s average. However, getting 7s and 9s will put you in a strong position no matter where you studied and SOME competitive sixth forms do consider context. They won’t “add” marks, but they may view your application more positively if they know the circumstances.
If the application allows it (asks for it), mention your school’s situation and your independent extracurriculars, since not all sixth forms will see your school’s Ofsted rating or performance data.
The best things you can do now are keep your grades high, get strong references from teachers who know your work, and apply early to several high-performing sixth forms so you have options. Lots of students from difficult schools move into top sixth forms successfully, so your profile fits what they look for.
Even if you don't get into a top sixth form, universities look at your grades, not where you studied, and if you get top grades from under-performing schools/sixth-forms, then that will be taken into consideration and reflect positively on you.
Hope this helps,
ulaw,
Alfred.
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