Welcome to Townsend Church of England School

Townsend Sixth Form is a friendly and vibrant community that develops skilled and educated young people who are prepared for adult and working life.It is open to any student who meets our entry requirements, regardless of where they live or which school they have attended previously.Townsend Sixth Form cultivates an environment that enables and encourages all students to reach their full potential and provide support and guidance for you to be able to do this. An enriched curriculum offer inside and outside the classroom, ensures that Townsend Sixth Formers grow into responsible, wholesome and well rounded caring adults. With our partnership in the established Alban Learning Partners consortium schools, we are confident that you can study the subject choices you desire, whilst maintaining the excellence which is associated with Townsend Sixth FormOur small class sizes enable excellent relationships between staff and students. Students think for themselves, beyond the curriculum, and extend their learning, but they know that their teachers are always there for them if they need help and guidance. Rapport between staff and students is excellent, students have access to a wide network of support from our experienced and knowledgeable staff, to deepen knowledge further, our Sixth Form is supported by our excellent Super Curriculum, to engage and enthuse students during independent study.Townsend Sixth Form will prepare and educate students for the next steps in their lives, whether that be into further education at University or college, for an apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship or into employment.Preparation for applying to the top Universities, your dream job or your favoured apprenticeship, starts early, and you will have support every step of the way.Townsend Sixth form mantra is to Dream, Aspire and Achieve, we are here to make sure that you do.Mr M TomineyHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

756 Total

No. of Boys

397 (52.5%)

No. of Girls

359 (47.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.65%

A*/A grades

17.7%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

91%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:43%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:45%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

50%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:85%
England:63%

Further education

School:4%
England:4%

Employment

School:26%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:13%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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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 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 3 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 16 - Mar 30

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 11 - May 25

Half Term 2

May 30 - Jul 24

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 24 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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At Townsend students have access to our Super Curriculum which will allow them to develop and extend their knowledge of their subjects through various means. The Super Curriculum is a voluntary opportunity for students to explore and motivate themselves throughout their time at Townsend Sixth Form.

TED TALKS
Ted Talks are excellent ways to enhance knowledge, opinion and develop discussion.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free online courses available for anyone to enroll. MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career and deliver quality educational experiences at scale.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed