Studying for 'A' levels in Marple

[Howard]

It really is time to stop messing around with the education system and leave headteachers to get on with educating our children. It wasn't that long ago that Stockport schools had their own sixth forms and now, following Hazel Grove's example, it seems our schools want them back.

It depends what you mean "wasn't that long ago". The proposal for setting sixth form colleges was passed by Stockport Council in 1984 so that was 30 years ago. The last sixth form in Marple Hall was in 1990.

[Middle wood]

I really hope that this proposal gets the green light. Sixth form colleges in Stockport are not doing well unless you manage to get a place at Aquinas.

It really is time to stop messing around with the education system and leave headteachers to get on with educating our children. It wasn't that long ago that Stockport schools had their own sixth forms and now, following Hazel Grove's example, it seems our schools want them back.

I expect in a few years we'll probably see a proposal to build a new primary school in Marple because of lack of places!

Marple Hall seems to be developing a strong vision for its future, following on from their good Ofsted. Very encouraging for Marple parents.

[Dave]

Interesting news, and bang up to date - the announcement was only made today.  And contrary to what some of us (including me) have assumed, it does not seem to be linked to any plan to become an Academy.   

[Harry]

Following their unsuccessful attempt to raise funds, and a very poor Ofsted report, Marple College are continuing their journey to oblivion with yet another round of redundancies. Less staff, less courses and soon a planning application to sell the Hibbert Lane campus for housing.

What will the young people of Marple do when it comes time to study for their 'A' levels?

Thank goodness for Marple Hall School. They have just announced a proposal to start a Sixth Form from September 2015.
See http://www.marplehall.stockport.sch.uk/proposal/11177.html for details.

What excellent news.