Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Prospectus 2019/20 SJD Prospectus 2019-20 | Page 22

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Academic Excellence
Academic Excellence
Sir John Deane’s has consistently topped
league tables for outstanding results and is
ranked the second highest achieving Sixth
Form College in the country.
Students are encouraged to progress to
excellent universities, with many gaining
places at prestigious Russell Group
Universities, conservatoires and Oxford and
Cambridge.
For those looking to start their careers or
professional programmes immediately after
completing A levels, a bespoke programme
of advice and support is available.
Gifted & Talented
Bright, highly engaged and ambitious students
choose to advance their studies at Sir John Deane’s.
We encourage, challenge and drive them to achieve
excellence in all they do. Opportunities for extension
work are built into all schemes of learning along with a
range of clubs and societies to help them extend their
knowledge and interest in specific subject areas.
Oxbridge
We have a longstanding relationship with Oxford
and Cambridge, both of whom welcome applications
from our students. The Oxbridge process supports
suitable applicants, offering thorough preparation
and guidance at every stage. Students have been
accepted to study a range of subjects including
mathematics, medicine, veterinary science, biological
science, chemistry, engineering, English literature,
languages, history, philosophy and economics.
Academic Enrichment
The College has an enviable track record of
success in a number of high profile challenges,
including the prestigious Royal Society of
Chemists Young Analyst Competition,
in which our students regularly rank in the top
three and this year took first prize.