Welcome to Samworth Church Academy

Welcome to the Samworth Church Academy Sixth Form. We are here to give you the skills, education and confidence that will set you upon your journey to enjoy 70 or more great years after you leave us at the end of Year 13.We have a dedicated team to support you throughout Sixth Form, whether you are continuing your 7 year journey with us as a member of The Samworth Church Academy community, or joining us from further afield, you will be given support when you need it most so you can make the most of your time here and get the results you deserve.As a student at The Samworth Church Academy Sixth Form you will select three Level 3 courses from our broad curriculum. These could be A Level or BTEC. You'll also select one enrichment activity to add to your skill set throughout year 12. The Samworth Church Academy also offers one enrichment lesson per week to cover personal development. Enrichment lessons include vital information such as your options once you leave us at the end of year 13.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,004 Total

No. of Boys

453 (45.1%)

No. of Girls

551 (54.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

6.7%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.59%

A*/A grades

16.67%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

80%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:49%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:28%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

41%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:63%

Further education

School:7%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


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

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Sep 2025Oct 2025Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026

Application Deadline

Interviews

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 15, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Feb 19, 2026

Application Deadline


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 17

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 27

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

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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Alongside a student’s programme of study, they are required to select one additional course to gain experience and valuable k nowledge which can be utilised towards future aspirations and on CV’s and personal statements. Some courses also carry UCAS points and therefore can also provide a boost in points for university applications. Students who need to resit English and/ or Maths are exempt .

Core Maths
Core Maths is intended for those who have passed GCSE at Level 4 or above but have not chosen to study A level Maths.
Duke of Edinburgh
Shows personal skills in teamwork, leadership, commitment, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone.
Extended Project Qualification
Helps students develop and demonstrate project management skills and provides opportunities for extended writing
Tycoon Enterprise Competition
A programme where students learn how to set up and run a small business
Early Teacher Training
An opportunity to work alongside teachers to support in the classroom, lead small activities and gain a valuable insight into teacher training

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed