Welcome to William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Since its establishment in 1995, the Sixth Form at William Farr has been outstandingly successful. We are an academic Sixth Form and offer a wide range of A Level courses. We welcome students from Year 11 and students from other schools who wish to join us in Year 12.The Sixth Form is an integral part of the school community. All lessons take place throughout the school and Sixth Form students are encouraged to engage with and support the younger year groups.We are keen for our students to develop their personal skills, as well as achieve academically. Sixth Form students are encouraged to make a commitment to be involved in the life of the school. Students take advantage of the opportunities for them to join the School Council, be student mentors, support House events, take part in concerts and productions, as well as raise money for charity.High expectations, high quality Teaching and Learning and the school’s Care and Guidance ethos ensure that our students flourish. At William Farr, we are exceptionally proud of our Sixth Form and its place at the heart of the school community.
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No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,479 Total
No. of Boys
765 (51.7%)
No. of Girls
714 (48.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
7.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.42%
A*/A grades
24.19%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
86%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
8%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
65%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Sep 25, 2025
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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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