Sandwell West

Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre


Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre
Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 7NR

Tel : 0121 557 4146
Fax : 0121 522 2264

E-Mail : headteacher@alexandra.sandwell.sch.uk

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Contacts

  • Mr I W Binnie Head Teacher

Introduction

Whatever your ability, Alexandra High School will maximise your potential. Students have achieved a 100% pass rate on Advance Level courses over the past five years.

As an Extended school, students also get the chance to study unusual courses like Cake Decorating, Beauty and First Aid.

Facilities

  • Three recently refurbished computer rooms
  • Dedicated sixth form common room with study room and Internet linked PCs, fully equipped kitchen and tuck shop
  • Interactive whiteboards in many classrooms
  • Video conferencing equipment
  • Dedicated suite for vocational courses
  • Large well-equipped sports hall, gym and swimming pool
  • Excellent library with 16 Internet linked PCs

Opportunities

  • Opportunity to qualify in Fist Aid, Sign Language, Health and Safety and Food and Hygiene
  • Chance to get NVQs through work-based learning programmes
  • Range of additional activities including CLAIT, European Driving Licence, Junior Community Sports Leader Award, Sign Language and a Mentoring Programme
  • Paired reading scheme, peer mentoring programme, buddying and coaching sessions

Support

  • Group and personal tutorials
  • Dedicated learning mentor
  • Team of experienced caring staff
  • On-site Connexions office
  • Range of visits to conferences, exhibitions and university open days
  • Wide range of talks from outside speakers
  • Dedicated help with Education Maintenance Allowance