Welcome to The Bishop of Winchester Academy
At The Bishop of Winchester Academy, we provide an outstanding post-16 education, offering high-quality teaching through a dynamic and diverse curriculum of both academic and vocational courses. If you would like to join us, please click here for applications and online enrolment.As we embrace the Conceptual Age, we develop within our students their own individual abilities to beCreativeDesign-focusedInnovativeEmpatheticStrong problem solvers Skills vital for navigating the changing careers landscape of the future.At TBOWA 6th Form, students are not just numbers; they are valued individuals, whose potential is nurtured with care, made possible by our small size and big hearts. Our ethos is built on a foundation of Christian values, promoting a community of respect, integrity, and academic rigour. With a broad range of A levels and vocational courses, we cater to diverse interests and career ambitions, ensuring students can live life to the full.Transitioning to 6th Form can be challenging, but at TBOWA, students are supported every step of the way. Our dedicated pastoral team ensures each student receives personalised guidance, from academic mentoring to careers advice, and full support with their post-18 applications. In addition, our Step-up to Oxford partnership, with New College, ensures students can apply successfully to study at the best universities in the world.One former student remarked, “One of the best things about The Bishop of Winchester Academy is the unwavering support that all students receive throughout their time here. The dedicated teachers and staff members have always been there to guide us, inspire us, and help us reach our full potential.”
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,178 Total
No. of Boys
628 (53.3%)
No. of Girls
550 (46.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
17.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
13.24%
A*/A grades
25.0%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
84%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
63%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 |
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 9, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Oct 10, 2025
Sixth Form Applications Open
Jan 30, 2026
Application Deadline
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 1 - Dec 20
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 14
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
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 4
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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