Welcome to The Willink School
If you are looking for the opportunity to learn in an inspiring and friendly environment with fantastic, supportive staff, then The Willink Sixth Form is the place for you.We are a high-achieving school and Sixth Form with international status based in Burghfield Common in West Berkshire, although our 200 Sixth Form students travel from Reading, Hampshire and Wokingham.The next two years of your life promise to be an exciting time that will ultimately help shape your future. We look forward to helping you meet the rigorous demands of Sixth Form and achieve your potential through a combination of hard work, determination, independence and fun.To find out more about The Willink Sixth Form please view our 2025 Prospectus and Course Guide.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community school
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,233 Total
No. of Boys
595 (48.3%)
No. of Girls
638 (51.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
21.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.4%
A*/A grades
23.79%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
94%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
45%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Updates Ahead!
We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start Application| Nov 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 4 - Dec 18
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 24 - Nov 3
Christmas Holiday
Dec 19 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |