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Welcome to Christopher Whitehead Language College

In joining Christopher Whitehead Sixth Form, students become part of a vibrant and supportive community in which they and staff work collegiately to foster an ethos of academic excellence and a love of learning. Our students benefit from a balance of support and challenge, enabling them to develop into independent young adults equipped with the skills desired by universities and employers.The sixth form at Christopher Whitehead boasts its own sense of identity, established by our exceptional students, whilst remaining an integral part of the school. We encourage all of our sixth form students to get involved, whether taking on leadership responsibilities within the sixth form, or developing their skills supporting staff and students in the lower school.Penny PughHead of Sixth Form

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,596 Total

No. of Boys

747 (46.8%)

No. of Girls

849 (53.2%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

25.2%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

9.76%

A*/A grades

24.88%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

83%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:23%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:32%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:27%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

36%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:86%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:44%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
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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Oct 2025

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

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas

Dec 19 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 22

Easter

Mar 27 - Apr 12

May Half Term

May 22 - Jun 1


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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We recognise that sixth form is about more than just academic courses. Therefore, at Christopher Whitehead Sixth Form, all students benefit from a tailored enrichment programme designed to enhance the mental wealth of our students and equip them with essential life skills by providing a regular alternative to academic study. The Wednesday afternoon enrichment programme is centred around three themes: • Preparation for life – including Christopher Whitehead Cooking Academy and skills for independent living. • Physical health – including sport and fitness classes. • Personal development – including language classes and music.

Film Studies
Charity Committee
Fun Sports

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed