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MA.16. a modern, dynamic, student centred sixth form provider, allowing you the freedom and independence to follow a personalised academic pathway towards your goals and aspirations, whilst offering the pastoral support and care fundamental to student wellbeing and achievement.MA.16. A destination of choice #AimHighWe are extremely proud to welcome you to our new Sixth Form provision, MA.16, based right at the heart of Merchants’ Academy.With a truly exceptional team of experienced teaching and pastoral staff we are privileged to work with, and support, our community of students through their post-16 education.We offer a diverse range of traditional academic subjects married alongside a wide variety of vocational courses for students aged 16-18. You are able to view our curriculum in the ‘Courses Offered’ section of the site.At MA.16. we strive to offer our students more than just an academic curriculum. We are passionate about building well rounded individuals who have the confidence to believe in themselves and aim high. Our staff are passionate about offering a clear cultural capital for all regardless of ; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Nunito, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; color: rgb(116, 116, 123); font-weight: 400; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 0px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; ; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: justify;">Two years at MA.16. will transform your opportunities for the future, open doors that you could never have imagined and will help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. If you have any further questions or queries please contact us hereWe very much look forward to meeting soon.MA.16. A DESTINATION OF CHOICE #AIMHIGH

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

3 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,279 Total

No. of Boys

636 (49.7%)

No. of Girls

643 (50.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

2.1%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

2.38%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

78%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:27%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:44%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:7%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

16%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

10%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:77%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:35%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:18%
England:26%


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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

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 2 - Dec 18

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 4 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 19 - Jan 3

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 21

Easter Break

Apr 1 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 28 - Jun 5

Summer Break

Jul 22 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Throughout your time at MA.16. There are a number of unique extra-curricular opportunities available to students in the Sixth Form.

Access to Bristol
The Access to Bristol scheme is for students taking A-levels or equivalents. Taking part shows a commitment to further study that will strengthen your application when you apply to university. Academy Sixth Form students who complete this programme are entitled to a bursary if they decide to study at the University of Bristol.
Future Quest
This is a programme provided by South Bristol Youth across all years in the academy. The Year 12 academy programme provides students with several widening participation trips, some of these are focused around university choices and looking into all their future options.

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed