Stephen Perse Cambridge Sixth Form A GSG School
- Stephen Perse Cambridge Sixth Form
Bateman Street
Cambridge
CB2 1NA - Head: Jacqueline Paris
- T 01223 454762
- F 01223 467420
- E admissions@stephenperse.com
- W sixthform.step…e.com/sixthform
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 16 to 18.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Cambridgeshire
- Pupils: 240
- Religion: None
- Fees: Day £21,660; Boarding £47,970 pa
- Open days: Please visit our website for available Open Days
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Stephen Perse Junior School Dame Bradbury's, Stephen Perse Cambridge Junior School, Stephen Perse Cambridge Senior School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
An air of purposefulness and intellectual focus pervades – thoughtfully positioned posters for events of academic or cultural interest, break-out areas for independent study and plenty of coffee machines to debate over. This is certainly a sixth form rather than a school, a true stepping stone to university. Weekly assemblies in the ‘old library’ as well as meetings and Inspire Me! series of talks which draws on city’s talent and expertise – a recent visit by…
What the school says...
At the Stephen Perse Sixth Form we deliver outstanding results because we value individuality. By taking time to know and understand each student, we can offer exactly the right balance of support, inspiration and challenge. The sixth form offers both A Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB). A modern, dynamic learning environment, exceptional academic support, plus a unique guidance programme and plenty of time to explore the arts, music, sport and other interests ensures that students leave prepared for university and life beyond, equipped with the skills to be active global citizens. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2021, Jacqueline Paris, who first joined the Stephen Perse Foundation in 2005 as head of chemistry then became head of IB. Following her education in Yorkshire and degree from Leeds, she worked in both forensic science and retail management, discovering her love of teaching following a PGCE at the Sheffield in 1991. Has taught in a range of schools and colleges including Hitchin Girls’ School where she was also a governor. In 2016, she was commissioned by Cambridge University Press to produce a workbook to support the IB Diploma chemistry syllabus; she is currently working on the second edition.
Entrance
Total of 200 places. Around half of year 12 intake from own senior school currently and more expected to follow as co-ed grows through (boys joined year 7 in 2017); remainder from other independents...
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Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
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| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
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| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
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| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
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| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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