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Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College

Loughborough, Leicestershire & Rutland, LE12 8WD

Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College

Contact Information

School Information

Welbeck offers a science and technology based A-level curriculum in preparation for a technical degree at a leading UK university. It gives a head start into training for a career as an officer within the Armed Services or as an engineer within the Ministry of Defence Civil Service. In addition a number of non MOD committed students are admitted each year as private fee paying students.

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
Age Range - Boys: Sixth
Age Range - Girls: Sixth
Size: 322
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: SHMIS

Fees per term

Boarding (£): 2348 - 2348
Day (£):  

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Interview, Report, Assessment
Scholarships, Bursaries: Bursaries for new entrants, H M Forces discounts, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range 16 - 19 16 - 18        
Pupil Numbers 233 89     233 89

Subjects taught

Arabic, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Design and Technology (DT), Electronics, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Graph/Tech Communication, History, Japanese, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Sports Science, Technological Studies

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, Auditorium, CDT Centre, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Design & Technology Suite, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Ballet/Dance, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Driving Lessons, Electronics, Film/Video Club, Forum Debating, Life Saving/First Aid, Model United Nations, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Practical Engineering, Riding, Rock Climbing, Skiing, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Martial Arts, Netball, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Inter denominational
Dietary Catered For: Halal, Kosher, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 88932
DfE Reference Number: 855 / 8301