Welcome to Guilsborough Academy
At Guilsborough Academy Sixth Form (GASF) we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming yet challenging learning environment that enables all students to aspire and succeed. Our students are encouraged to inspire others through their success, leading as role models and mentors as well as contributing to the wider community. We are incredibly proud of our students; they are at the heart of our Sixth Form and school, and essential to it being such a happy and supportive environment. To grasp a snapshot of life at Guilsborough Academy SIxth Form, please watch our video below. You’ll find out about our school and sixth form community, our wonderful staff and students, and our amazing facilities and location. You have not allowed cookies and this content may contain cookies. If you would like to view this content please Allow Cookies Cookie Settings We look forward to welcoming you into our happy and successful Sixth Form, where we offer high support and high challenge to all.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,260 Total
No. of Boys
638 (50.6%)
No. of Girls
622 (49.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
18.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.7%
A*/A grades
20.85%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
88%
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
67%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Updates Ahead!
We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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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
Go to School Website| Nov 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Open Evening
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 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Holidays
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesCora Bancroft
September 2021
Apprenticeship
Cora Bancroft works three days a week as an engineer at Dyson whilst studying for her degree from The University of Warwick for the other two. Cora has returned every year since leaving to encourage and inspire more students to consider an apprenticeship.
Daisy Miller
September 2020
University
Daisy Miller was part of the Student Leadership Team in 2020-21 and ran our sporting events. She is now studying Sport and Exercise science (4years with placement) at Loughborough University.
Sophie O'Brien
September 2019
University
"The best bit about my course is the clarity; lectures are organised to run smoothly as well as clear organisation of the opportunities available to us in exciting areas such as research which helps shape the subject. My future plans are to become a Psychologist after completing Post-graduate training."
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |