Welcome to Samuel Ward Academy

I am delighted to welcome you to Samuel Ward Sixth Form.Choosing your Sixth Form provision is just the start of an exciting and transformative journey. The Sixth Form experience shapes the person you will become and informs the next stage of your learning and future career.It is my commitment that the refreshed Sixth Form at Samuel Ward Academy will represent the very best we have to offer as a school – prospective Sixth Formers can look forward to high quality enrichment opportunities, engaging academic and vocational courses, leadership roles across the whole school and much more besides. Over the past months there has been significant investment in the leadership, curriculum, facilities and resources to ensure that for the Samuel Ward Sixth Form is an integral part of our warm, welcoming school, at the heart of our community and committed to creating rich and fulfilling futures for everyone.We ensure that our students aspire to be their very best, tackle challenges bravely and work together with compassion to build an inclusive community in which each individual can flourish.These three values are central to all that we do, underpinned by our well-planned curriculum and excellent pastoral care. We want to support our sixth form students so they can develop the independence needed to reach their full potential, make a positive contribution to society and lead enriching and interesting lives.Our aim is to provide an excellent education, excellent care and excellent opportunities as part of an ‘all-through’ education; from early years to A-Levels. As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we work closely with colleagues in other schools and Sixth Forms across the region to share best practice and develop innovative approaches.At Samuel Ward Sixth Form we really want to make a difference to young people, and we very much look forward to welcoming you and your family so that you can become one of our many successes of the future.Tom JohnstonHeadteacherSamuel Ward Academy and Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,152 Total

No. of Boys

582 (50.5%)

No. of Girls

570 (49.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

7.0%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

3.79%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

90%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:32%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:31%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:26%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

N/A

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

N/A

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:N/A
England:63%

Further education

School:N/A
England:4%

Employment

School:N/A
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:N/A
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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Application Window for September 2026

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 1, 2025

Opening of Application for September 2026

Jan 9, 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 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 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 1 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 28 - Jun 4


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Enrichment Activities

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Your chosen subjects will sit at the heart of your study programme, which will then be enhanced by adding enrichment, personal development and additional studies opportunities.

Sports Teams and Recreational Sport
Advocacy
Student Mentoring

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed