Welcome to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
WE OFFER AN EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR SIXTH FORM STUDENTS IN A CHALLENGING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WHILST ALSO PROVIDING MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO HONE THEIR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOP SELF-EFFICACY.The world for which young people are preparing is a fast-changing and highly competitive environment. It is right that young people consider their options carefully before embarking on post 16 study or training. At Bennett we provide a wide range of A Level courses, alongside other programmes, taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers with a strong record of success.Hard work and commitment to study brings success, and we ensure that students are supported in every way possible to achieve their best. Good communication with parents enables them, too, to play an important role as students embark on advanced study.The Bennett sixth form is a stepping stone to the next stage, and our expert advice and guidance enable students to gain places at the most sought-after universities in the UK or abroad, including Oxbridge and Russell Group, or to secure places on competitive apprenticeship schemes.Above all, we build on the success that we achieve at GCSE as students move into the Sixth Form. Students who have taken their GCSEs at Bennett can be confident that we will continue to ensure that they achieve their best as they move into the next phase. New students are warmly welcomed into our community, and quickly integrate as they too benefit from our outstanding teaching and wide range of opportunities.Dr Karen BrookesHeadteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,892 Total
No. of Boys
977 (51.6%)
No. of Girls
915 (48.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
37.8%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.43%
A*/A grades
24.0%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
95%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
60%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
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
Nov 5, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Nov 5, 2025
Application Deadline (External Applicant)
Jan 2, 2026
Application Deadline (Internal Applicants)
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 1 - Oct 17
Half Term 2
Oct 27 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 20 - Oct 24
Christmas Holidays
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holidays
Apr 3 - Apr 17
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holidays
Jul 22 - Aug 28
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