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Welcome to New Rickstones Academy, a place where every student is valued and success is a shared goal. As the head of this vibrant learning community, it is my pleasure to introduce you to a school that is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where students not only achieve academically but also grow as individuals. Our vision is clear: Success for All. We believe every student has the potential to excel and we are committed to providing the tools, opportunities, and support needed to turn that potential into reality. Our key values – being ready, respectful, and resilient – are the pillars that support our vision. They are not just words; they are the standards by which we live and learn every day. At our school, students don't just learn; they thrive, gaining the knowledge, skills, and characteristics essential for reaching their full potential. We are dedicated to preparing our students for the next stage of education and the workplace, ensuring they leave us not just with qualifications, but with the confidence and capability to navigate the future. We are very proud of our school and the dedicated team that we have who work tirelessly hard to provide the best opportunities for the young people in our care. We would welcome every opportunity to celebrate the success of this with you.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,204 Total

No. of Boys

642 (53.3%)

No. of Girls

562 (46.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

2.3%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

5.0%

A*/A grades

15.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

76%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:39%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:26%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:10%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

26%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:84%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:46%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
England:26%

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!


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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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 2025

Sixth Form Information


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 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


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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New Rickstones Academy offers a wide range of exciting activities that are available to all of our students. Our staff provide a broad balance of academic and leisure based activities designed to promote and embed healthy lifestyles, general well being, enjoyment, to complement and boost attainment, and further develop learning skills.

Debate Club
Musical Theatre
Chess Club
Art Club

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed