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01543452518

d.varney@soa.merciantrust.org.uk

Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA

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Welcome to Shire Oak Academy

Welcome to Shire Oak Academy Sixth FormWe are delighted to welcome you to Shire Oak Academy Sixth Form. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your educational journey. Our Sixth Form is fully committed to providing a supportive, challenging, and enriching environment.We encourage you to embrace every opportunity, contribute positively to our Sixth Form community, and make informed decisions about your future. Together, we will work to ensure your time here is both successful and inspiring.Turn your potential into Excellence. #beIncredible

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,297 Total

No. of Boys

647 (49.9%)

No. of Girls

650 (50.1%)

Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.54%

A*/A grades

9.09%

Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

79%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

School

England

Further education

School:41%

England:51%

School sixth form

School:37%

England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%

England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A

England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

47%

School

England

Apprenticeships

10%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:83%

England:63%

Further education

School:1%

England:4%

Employment

School:25%

England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:12%

England:26%

Courses

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A-Level Physical Education - Ald

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Ancient History - Ald

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Computer Science

Criminology

+25 more courses available

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Exciting Events Ahead!

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

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Planning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Application Window Opens

Nov 17

Open Evening

Nov 20

Application Window Closed

Feb 22

Application Interviews Begin

Feb 23

6th Form Taster Day

Jun 19

Enrolment Day

Aug 20

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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A key part of your development as a student of the Sixth Form is the opportunity to get involved in activities outside of the classroom. Whether through learning a new language, engaging in social action within the community or becoming an entrepreneur.

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Taking part in a DofE journey will give you skills, confidence, and something to talk about when you apply for college, university or a job. Beyond your academic achievements, universities want to see evidence of “soft skills” that you have developed through extra-curricular activities, such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork. Your DofE Award is a fantastic way to demonstrate and evidence these skills in practice.

Social Action Projects

Young people don’t have to try and save the world on their own. Taking small positive actions to improve your home, school or local community can all make a big difference. Put simply - A social action project is about people coming together to help improve their lives and solve problems that are facing their communities.

Young Enterprise

Students have four weeks to research, create, plan and run their own business with a £10 pledge. A highly interactive programme offering first-hand experience to enhance confidence and enterprising mindsets.

British Sign Language

An opportunity to gain a basic understanding of British Sign Language and to develop your non-verbal communication skills.

Farchynys Residential

A residential team building trip to Farchynys in Wales. Located on the banks of the estuary near Barmouth, this is the perfect opportunity to build leadership, resilience and problem solving skills.

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