The College
WVCC is an 11-19 co-educational school in Syston, Leicestershire, England. Despite its ship-like appearance, the building was actually inspired by Ziggurats and is now a listed building.
The school comprises the High School, the Upper School and the Sixth Form (now officially known as Post 16) as well as the Community Centre. The High School is for students in years 7, 8 and 9 (11–14 years old), the Upper School is for students in years 10 and 11, where students take their GCSEs (ages 14–16), the Sixth Form is for students who are taking their A-Levels (ages 16+). Adult students may also take their A-Levels, GCSEs and other qualifications in the Community Centre, in separate lessons with different staff to that of the main school.
Students may join the college at any time. However it is usual for students to join in the September of their year 7 (aged 11) direct from primary school or at year 10 (aged 14) if coming from another high school in the area (e.g. The Roundhill Academy in Thurmaston).
The college has three floors, the largest being the ground floor where the foyer is located. The Sixth Form is also on the ground floor. However lessons may be taken anywhere around the school. On the ground floor is the school shop, as well as three canteens.
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