Welcome to Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Welcome to Malbank School, As Headteacher of Malbank School and Sixth Form College I am delighted to welcome all families considering joining our vibrant school community.Our aim through this website is to give you all the essential information you will need to make an informed decision. As a parent of three children, I know only too well how difficult and emotional it can be when making the decision about who to entrust your child’s education to. I truly believe that feeling confident in a school’s ability to fulfil your hopes and dreams can only be achieved through visits and discussions with staff and students, so I hope that this prospectus is just one step of many towards helping you to decide that Malbank is the right choice for your child. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school as our team will be only too happy to help. At Malbank, we put great emphasis on the importance of teamwork and nowhere is that more important than when parents and staff work together – an essential part of our philosophy and one I want us to establish together from day one.Malbank is a forward-thinking, innovative school that employs a dynamic approach to teaching and learning so we actively prepare our young people for the ever-changing landscape of the 21st century workplace. However, behind that modern attitude sits an appreciation of history and a deep understanding of the 450 years of tradition that has helped to build the culture and ethos that have made the school consistently successful and a cornerstone of our local community.Everyone in society has a unique skill set, an undoubted part to play and key contribution to make. I see it as our responsibility to help unlock that potential, fostering the talents, interests and aspirations pupils have to help them grow into confident and passionate members of our community, leaving Malbank as responsible citizens who are ready to make a mark on the world. As such, Malbank celebrates the achievements of all our young people, be it creatively, academically or on the sports field.Academic success is very important and will always be at the core of the aspirations we have for our young people. However, education has to be more than the receipt of a set of grades at the end of your time at a school and as such, Malbank prides itself upon a genuine commitment to educate the whole child, providing young people with the skills, values, knowledge and resilience to lead successful and happy lives. As a parent, when choosing Malbank you can rest assured that our students are at the heart of everything we do and at the centre of every decision we make.Headteacher: Mr John. D Harrison
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Local authority maintained schools
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,271 Total
No. of Boys
599 (47.1%)
No. of Girls
672 (52.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
10.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.0%
A*/A grades
2.35%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
N/A
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
N/A
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Spring Break
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 21 - Aug 31
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesAdam Hall
September 2018
Employed
What Career are you in, and what sort of things does this entail?
I train assistance dogs for autistic people
What inspired you to go into your chosen career?
My love for dogs
What advice would you give to anyone interested in working in your career area?
Start at the bottom picking up poo and if you have talent you’ll be recognised
What do you know now, that you wish you'd known when you were leaving Malbank?
I’d have my own house, car and a good salary at 18
Abi Pettitt
September 2016
Employed
What Career are you in, and what sort of things does this entail?
Working in a children’s care home. This includes everything that parents do on a daily basis! I take
our lovely children to school, cook, clean, laugh and cry. I take children to fun activities such as safari
trips, theme park trips and even on holiday.
What inspired you to go into your chosen career?
Malbank always made it abundantly clear that every one matters, this community and family feel
inspired me to help those who may be in a less fortunate position than me.
What advice would you give to anyone interested in working in your career area?
Always be yourself, keep up to day with current news and training and get lots of rest while you
can!!
What do you know now, that you wish you'd known when you were leaving Malbank?
Use your teachers! They have been in your position and they know exactly how you’re feeling.
Utilise their knowledge, contacts and wisdom - they are there for you and they are amazing at what
they do
Alice Woodbridge
September 2012
Employed
What Career are you in, and what sort of things does this entail?
I work in Marketing for an online beauty retailer. My daily role consists of meetings with beauty
brands, creating marketing plans for new product launches, analysing data from activations,
collaborating with internal teams such as social, content, CRM, to create successful marketing plans
and campaigns.
What inspired you to go into your chosen career?
I wanted to go into a creative role after studying Media & English at Malbank, at GSCE and A Level.
I also had work experience at a Marketing agency while I was studying at Malbank Sixth Form, which
inspired me to go into Marketing.
What advice would you give to anyone interested in working in your career area?
I would advise to study Marketing to some level, whether that means as an apprentice, a course or
degree level. I also think studying courses/subjects that will help you in Marketing eg Business
Studies, Media Studies can be very useful in a marketing role.
What do you know now, that you wish you'd known when you were leaving Malbank?
Try not to stress/worry if you don’t know what to do for your career, start by doing what you enjoy
and then you’ll always do well!
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