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Welcome to Post 16 at The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust.
To understand what an academic institution really stands for, you must understand what is at the centre of the organisation: it’s ‘why.’ Its purpose; its reason for existing; its cause; its central and overarching belief that every decision can be traced back to.
At the Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust, our ‘why’ is simple: our students, who are our pride and joy.
Every movement made and every conclusion reached is done so after considering the benefits to be gained by our students and takes into account how it can enrich the lives of our young people.
To truly understand what we do, please see the below explanation:
Why: Our Purposes
- Our students must graduate from Post 16 in a better position than when they came;
- Our students must make better than expected progress;
- Our students must enjoy their learning and feel fulfilled;
- Our student must be prepared for the next stage in their lives;
- Our students must be catered to in a bespoke fashion, whatever their aspiration;
- Our students must carry on the Trust legacy of excellence into their adult lives.
What: Our Processes
- Provide quality teaching and learning across four secondary colleges;
- Offer transformative experiences both inside and outside the classroom;
- Support our students through important life decisions;
- Invest time in understanding our students;
- Expose our students to opportunities that link learning to the wider world.
How: Our Methods
- Diverse and dynamic curriculum which seeks to have something for everyone;
- A focus on independent and skill-based learning;
- Dedicated members of staff who are experts in their respective fields;
- Half-term booster classes to offer specialised intervention where needed;
- An Ambassador Programme to promote leadership and collaboration within students;
- Post 16 mentors, dedicated to Year 12 and 13 who support students outside of the classroom;
- State of the art facilities (a radio station, a hair and beauty salon, an engineering workshop, a law court, a bank and computer suites to name but a few;)
- Links with several companies and platforms for work experience and apprenticeship opportunities;
- The setting of aspirational targets;
- Students are required to four qualifications in Year 12 to give them a competitive edge;
- Students are encouraged to undertake additional qualifications such as the EPQ and AS/A Level Languages;
- Working in tandem with parents, each step of the way.
Our ‘why’ is clear. At the Trust, we are fuelled by our students and we are driven by serving them. We believe in challenging the status quo and we believe in innovative thinking to ensure the success of each and every Post 16 student. ‘Average’, ‘pass’ and ‘normal’ are not in our vocabulary. Our students must excel; they must be extraordinary and they must defy any limits placed upon them.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Studio schools
Suitable Ages
13 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
61 Total
No. of Boys
27 (44.3%)
No. of Girls
34 (55.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers’ Destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
40%
School
70%
England
Higher Apprenticeships
0%
School
1%
England
Higher education or training
Top 3rd of higher education institutions
...of which Russell Group
...of which Oxford/Cambridge
Courses
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Exciting Updates Ahead!
We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationPlanning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Sixth Form Open Evening
Nov 4
Applications Open for September 2026 Enrolment
Nov 4
Deadline of Year 12 Applications
Dec 26
Applications Reopen for September 2026 Enrolment (Internal and External students)
Feb 23
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Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesYou will have the opportunity to be members of the Post 16 Ambassador Programme. In the first instance, this involves running an election campaign in order to garner support for your cause and convince your peers that you are the best candidate to represent the cohort. There are several positions available that focus on a particular area, including Trips and Events, WellBeing, Further Education. All Post 16 students have the opportunity to apply for an Ambassador position. These roles are highly desirable and competition is fierce. Once elected, the Ambassador Committee are the voice of the Post 16 students and senior student representatives for The Trust. As it is the nature of the role, Ambassadors will be given additional responsibilities to fulfil, such as promoting support at college events and assisting teachers with supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. They also take responsibility for leading the Student Voice Council at each of the four secondary colleges and organise social events for Post 16.
Post 16 students have the opportunity to create and manage their own club. This is processed initially, by one or more students, through the submission of a written proposal, which must detail the rationale behind the creation of the club and how and when it will run. The proposal should also explain how it will enhance the Post 16 experience. Examples of such clubs have been the Football Club, the Movie Club whereby students watched various films throughout the year and reviewed the cinematic directing, acting and script writing, and the Newspaper Club, who reported on the achievements of students, writing columns explaining local issues and even producing a bimonthly comic strip. Being a part of such organisations demonstrates to employers and Admissions Officers at institutions of Higher Education that a student has valuable skills outside the realm of academia that would make them an asset to any company or university.
You will have the opportunity to take part in the National Citizen Service (NCS). The NCS is a 2 to 4 week programme, which takes place outside of term time in the spring, summer and autumn holidays and is proven to have a massive impact on young people’s lives. Through NCS activities, you can develop life skills such as confidence, leadership and communication to boost your CV or UCAS personal statements, as well as take part in outdoor activities such as rock climbing and archery.
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About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |