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Welcome to Springwood High School

At Springwood Sixth Form, we believe that all students have the capacity to excel if they work hard, make sacrifices and commit to their studies. However, experience has taught us that it is those students who have a clear sense of direction – a vision for their lives – who work hardest and are the most committed.We also know that not everyone has a ready-made plan when they join sixth form: your head might be swimming with a thousand possibilities, or you might have no clue at all. That is why, in addition to providing expert, high-quality teaching, our aim from day one is to help you develop a vision for your life and our goal for the next two years is to help you achieve it.If you accept our invitation to join us at Springwood Sixth Form, we promise that – through expert teaching; a high quality work experience and enrichment offer; and first-rate careers advice and pastoral support – we will help you develop and realise a vision for your life.I look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic Sixth Form!Andy JohnsonHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Secondary, Sixth Form

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,957 Total

No. of Boys

915 (46.8%)

No. of Girls

1,042 (53.2%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

17.5%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

7.2%

A*/A grades

17.8%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

82%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:40%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:41%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

52%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:30%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:5%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 9, 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 3 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 6 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 14 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 17

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 5

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 13

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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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It is our aim to develop well rounded students who leave Springwood with a competitive advantage. In Year 12, you will be expected to choose one of our enrichment courses, many of which lead to highly valued qualifications. But that's not all, we offer many other extra-curricular activities, from Challenges Abroad to leadership opportunities and clubs and societies. All aim to give you transferable skills for future study or the world of work.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Duration – 1 year Springwood is a beacon school for the EPQ, and it is a popular option amongst our students - not least because it is worth half an A Level, offers additional UCAS points and many universities will lower their entry requirements for those who have successfully completed a project. Most importantly of all, an EPQ is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your knowledge beyond the curriculum and prestigious universities love that in a student.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award
Duration - 1 year At Springwood Sixth Form, we are proud of the huge numbers of year 12 students who take up the opportunity to work towards the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Just like the EPQ, universities and employers value the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. It demonstrates important skills, such as communication, teamwork, determination and leadership. If you haven’t progressed through the Bronze and Silver awards, don’t despair: our expert team will find the best route for you.
Challenges Abroad
We have invested in successful trips to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Peru in recent years. Run by Challenges Abroad and lasting two weeks, each trip has provided once in a lifetime opportunities to volunteer in schools and other community settings and to soak up some of the local culture. Every student who has been involved has gained a new outlook on life and grown in confidence and resilience. There are also subject specific trips abroad for many subjects including STEM, Geography, History, Photography and Food Science.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed