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Welcome to The Ecclesbourne School

WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF SIXTH FORMThe role of an outstanding Sixth form is to prepare your child for life beyond school in an every changing and increasingly globalised world. The experience a child receives at 6th form can really shape their lives. These final years of school are an important stepping-stone into further education and life beyond. For those moving onto to university and indeed the job market, it means academic success but also building a body of experience to demonstrate exceptional aptitude. At Ecclesbourne we work hard to ensure students get the best level of structure, challenge, and personal development to suit their needs. We offer an exciting and stimulating curriculum, a supportive pastoral system and a wide range of leadership opportunities for students. Everyone will find they can learn, develop and hone their skills before they make that leap to Higher Education, an Apprenticeship or employment.At Ecclesbourne students excel academically because of high expectations and well-placed motivation from staff. Accompanied by outstanding teaching from specialists in their fields, students are encouraged to be the best they can be.Years 12 and 13 is a period of change, with more focus on independent study and exam results. However, here at Ecclesbourne we are experienced in ensuring that all students, no matter what their starting point or needs, are supported students both academically and in their personal development.Learning at this level and making decisions about the future is challenging for both students and parents. At the school we acknowledge that success is a partnership between the school, the student and parents and so as well as providing support for students we have a regular programme of communication with parents, so they know how best to support their child. Students are provided with excellent information, advice and guidance and as a result qualifications and subjects are well matched to students’ aspirations and abilities.Achievement is excellent and in 2022 72% of A Level students achieved A*-B ( 39% at A*/A) and 89% achieved A*-C.We welcome both current Ecclesbourne students and those from other schools into our sixth form. We will foster ambition and hard work as we want them to become independent learners and fulfil their potential. With the roles of responsibility available we believe all our students will make a positive contribution to the school, local and wider community.DSLHANNAH WELLERHead Of Sixth FormEmailMrs H. WellerAssistant Head Teacher & Head of Sixth Form

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,576 Total

No. of Boys

778 (49.4%)

No. of Girls

798 (50.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

38.2%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

10.79%

A*/A grades

28.42%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

95%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:14%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:77%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:93%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:20%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
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

Start Application
Oct 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Sep 23, 2025

Year 12 Information Evening

Oct 2, 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

Sep 4 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 23

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 20 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Holiday

Mar 28 - Apr 12


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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The Ecclesbourne Sixth Form Curriculum is at least as much about what goes on outside the core curriculum. We expect students to throw themselves into the life of the school, gaining experience and life skills in the process. There isn’t space here to do justice to the full range of enrichment and extra-curricular experience on offer but the following gives some flavour.

Sports leadership
Debating Society
Lesson Support work

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed