Welcome to The Long Eaton School
Welcome to The Long Eaton School Sixth FormThank you for your interest in The Long Eaton School Sixth Form. We are incredibly proud of what we offer — from excellent academic outcomes and first-class facilities, to expert teaching and a supportive, inclusive community. At the heart of our Sixth Form is a commitment to helping every student reach their full potential. We celebrate success in all its forms and take pride in the confident, articulate, and well-rounded young people who leave us ready to thrive in the wider world. Our students are our greatest ambassadors. They are respected role models within the school and the wider community — a true credit to everything we stand for. We invite you to explore our website to discover the wide range of courses, enrichment opportunities, and events we offer. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at sixthformadmin@longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk . You can also explore life at The Long Eaton School Sixth Form by visiting our Instagram page ‘tles6form’. We look forward to hearing from you, The Long Eaton School Sixth Form Team.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,088 Total
No. of Boys
554 (50.9%)
No. of Girls
534 (49.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
6.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.84%
A*/A grades
8.4%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
80%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
70%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
20%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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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
Start Application| Oct 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 16, 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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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |