Y12 Students Attend UCAS Discovery Event
This week, our Year 12 students attended the UCAS Discovery Event at Sheffield Arena, where they spent an informative and engaging morning exploring their options for higher education. The event brought together universities and colleges from across the UK, providing students with the opportunity to speak directly with representatives about a wide range of courses, […]
Y12 John Locke Institute Essay Competition
Our Year 12 Economics students have successfully submitted their entries to the prestigious John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition 2026. The competition challenges students to deepen their subject knowledge, develop their academic writing skills, and construct well-reasoned arguments supported by research and evidence. Entries are assessed by leading academics from world-renowned universities, including Oxford, Harvard, […]
Y12 Physics Success
Back in March, 11 of our Y12 A-Level Physics students took part in the Senior Physics Challenge from the British Physics Olympiad. The challenge is designed to develop students’ problem-solving skills and encourage them to apply their understanding of Physics to unfamiliar situations. Each year, more than 6,000 students take part in the competition. The one-hour paper includes […]
Y12 Geography Residential
On 15th–16th April 2026, Year 12 Geography students completed days 2 and 3 of their fieldwork programme through a residential visit to the Cranedale Centre in North Yorkshire. This residential formed an important part of the Wickersley Partnership Trust Enrichment Promise, providing students with valuable learning experiences beyond the classroom. The first day was spent in Scarborough, where students […]
Escape Room with Cambridge University
Yesterday, our Sixth Form students, alongside the Wickersley Year 11 Scholar Students, took part in an exciting Escape Room–style event hosted by Dr Paul Elliot, Homerton College, Cambridge University. Wickersley Sixth Form is proud to have established strong learning links with Homerton College, Cambridge, providing students with valuable opportunities to engage with university-level experiences The […]
Wickersley Movement Festival
This year’s Annual Movement Festival was our biggest and most energetic yet, with an incredible 235 dancers taking to the stage – a record-breaking turnout that raised the bar for future performances. The event was a fantastic celebration of talent and creativity. The audience was treated to a wide variety of performances, including cheerleading routines, […]
Music Quiz Winners!
On Wednesday, our Sixth Form students and staff members, took part in an exciting and competitive House Music Quiz, and what a fantastic event it was! The quiz featured a range of challenging and entertaining rounds, including songs from films, “Guess the Year,” and the very tricky “sped up songs” round, which really tested everyone’s […]
Photography Competition – Winners Revealed!
Before February half term, we held a Photography Competition for both students and staff from all across Wickersley Sixth Form. Entries were judged from a range of categories, including Animals, Local Community and Nature. The range of photographs submitted was fantastic, and it has been one of our most popular House Competitions so far. All […]
Y12 Physics Challenge
Last month, some of our Year 12 A-Level Physics students took part in the Online Senior Physics Challenge, organised by the British Physics Olympiad. The competition consists of two 30-minute sets of multiple-choice questions. These focus on physics concepts while also encouraging wider reading and interest in the subject. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students […]
Apprenticeship Myths Busted
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re busting some common misconceptions about apprenticeships. We find that some students are still apprehensive about apprenticeships, but we want to shout about how good they can be! Swipe through our images to see some of the biggest myths we hear, alongside the exciting realities of what an apprenticeship truly […]
