Wickersley Sixth Form Spring Open Evening
Missed our last Open Evening? Join us this March! Thinking about your next steps? Whether you couldn’t make it to our November event or you just have a few more questions before making your big decision, we’d love to see you at our Wickersley Sixth Form Spring Open Evening on 26th March 2026. The evening […]
Y12 Politics Rotherham Town Hall Trip
On Monday 2nd February, Year 12 Politics students visited Rotherham Town Hall to meet the Mayor, Rukhsana Ismail. During the visit, students took part in a Q&A session, asking thoughtful and challenging questions about local democracy, the demands of the role, and the Mayor’s extensive charity work and personal educational journey. The group also enjoyed […]
Y12 Investigate Potato Batteries
This week, Year 12 A-Level Physics students have been constructing and investigating potato batteries. They built electrical circuits and applied what they have learned this year about using multimeters, variable resistors and circuit design. Using the data they collected, students will now determine the electromotive force, internal resistance and maximum power output of their potato […]
Y13 Chemistry Trip
Recently, Year 13 Chemistry students visited Sheffield Hallam University to synthesise, purify and analyse cyclohexene as part of their practical endorsement. This gave students the opportunity to carry out the synthesis of an organic liquid using university-grade equipment, including individual fume cupboards, stirrer hot plates, and IR and NMR machines. Students also attended a sample […]
Y13 Double Science Trip
Last week, Year 13 Double Applied Science students visited Sheffield Hallam University as part of their Unit 4 coursework, Synthesis of an Organic Solid. During the visit, students had the exciting opportunity to use university level laboratory equipment to synthesise aspirin. This included working with individual fume cupboards, house vacuum lines, and magnetic stirrer hot […]
Y13 Biology Trip
Year 13 Biologists recently attended a tissue transplant workshop at Sheffield Hallam University, gaining hands-on experience with scientific techniques linked to the Biotechnology section of their A-Level course. This is a fantastic example of the Wickersley Partnership Trust Enrichment Promise, giving students meaningful opportunities to apply their learning beyond the classroom. During the workshop, students […]
Ex Y13 Presentation Evening
On Thursday 8th January, Wickersley Sixth Form had the pleasure of welcoming back the Class of 2025 for their A-Level Presentation Evening. Students who received their results last summer returned to school with their families and friends to celebrate their achievements from their final year at Wickersley. During the evening, a range of awards were […]
A-Level Physics Students in the British Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad
Back in December, five enthusiastic A-Level Physics students took part in Round 1 of the British Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad. This challenging competition focuses on problem-solving in astrophysical contexts and is designed for students who are keen to stretch their thinking beyond the A-Level curriculum. The paper gives students valuable exposure to astronomy and astrophysics […]
Gold Award for A-Level Physics Student
We are incredibly proud of Amogh in Year 13, who has been awarded a Gold Award in the British Physics Olympiad Round 1 – a truly outstanding achievement that highlights his ability to apply his physics knowledge to challenging, complex problems. After successfully completing Round 0 in October, Amogh was invited to compete in Round […]
A-Level Physics Champions
Over the last four weeks, our Y12 and Y13 A-Level Physics students have been competing in the Coulomb Cup, putting their knowledge, understanding, and application of Physics to the test. After a tense and exciting final, Renée in Y13 emerged as the overall Champion Physicist, defeating last year’s winner, Amogh. In Y12, Dom claimed the […]
