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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

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School Type

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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:41%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:45%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
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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Oct 2025Nov 2025

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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


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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The extra-curricular activities that are available to all students continue to be enjoyed by the sixth form student. Our staff encourage sixth formers to take a leading role in many of these activities, both cultural and sporting.

Performing Arts
Community Ambassadors
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Volunteering
Sports

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed