Welcome to Branston Community Academy
We are an all-inclusive sixth form offering a range of opportunities for young people, both academic and beyond the curriculum. The Sixth Form has its own area of the school, with a dedicated computer suite and social area. Sixth formers enjoy their time at Branston Academy and move on to pursue a variety of routes post 18, including university, apprenticeships, art foundation and the world of work. Student are overwhelmingly successful in the Sixth Form at Branston, commenting that they are well supported and guided through the two years of A-level study. All students leave the Academy Sixth Form as rounded individuals, who are academically successful and also aware of their roles responsibilities within the wider community. Branston Academy Sixth Form is a caring environment, which allows all of its students to be successful.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,152 Total
No. of Boys
550 (47.7%)
No. of Girls
602 (52.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
11.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.92%
A*/A grades
18.87%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
87%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
N/A
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
N/A
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Sixth Form Options Evening
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 4 - Oct 23
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 6 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 21 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 24 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 5
Spring Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 20
Summer Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 2
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