Welcome to Orion Coopers
Thank you for taking the time to visit the Sixth Form page.In the Sixth Form we are focussed on ensuring that all students achieve a positive destination at the end of their post-sixteen study. With this in mind, we are rigorous in ensuring that students are enrolled onto the right courses. Our curriculum is a mix of traditional A-Levels and other Level 3 equivalent qualification, such as BTEC Nationals.Given our focus on destinations, we have a well resourced CEIAG programme in the Sixth Form. Students receive a significant amount of information about Higher Education, Apprenticeships and future career options. We deliver this through both our PHSE curriculum and wider CEIAG programme.We have high expectations of student conduct and behaviour. Students in the Sixth Form are role models and have opportunities to support other pupils in the lower school. Consequently we expect the highest standards both in and out of the classroom for all our students. There are opportunities for students to develop themselves outside of the classroom. The school offers several enrichment activities that post-sixteen students can engage in. We have the Orion Coopers Diploma that provides students with the opportunity to develop wider transferable skills such as problem solving, teamwork and resilience. As part of the Diploma students must complete meaningful work experience, volunteering and an Extended Essay.If you have any enquires about the Sixth Form, please feel free to contact me via e-mail on jhamilton@orioncoopers.org.uk.Mr HamiltonDeputy Headteacher & Head of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,318 Total
No. of Boys
791 (60.0%)
No. of Girls
527 (40.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
20.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.86%
A*/A grades
6.03%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
87%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
66%
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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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Sep 24, 2025
Open Event
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open 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
Aug 26 - Oct 16
Half Term 2
Nov 2 - Dec 18
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 4 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 25
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 12 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 23
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 19 - Oct 30
Christmas Break
Dec 19 - Jan 3
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Mar 26 - Apr 11
May Half Term
May 31 - Jun 4
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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