Welcome to Heart of England School
Our Commitment to SuccessThank you for your interest in the Heart of England Sixth Form.We firmly believe we offer tremendous opportunities to every student to fulfil his or her potential. The Sixth Form Tutor team offer guidance and help whenever needed. You, as a student, will be encouraged to work diligently, develop independence, self-confidence and an awareness of others and in return we expect a high level of responsibility and commitment in the Sixth Form Centre, school and community.What our students say…As part of our process of continual improvement we ask students to feedback to us through an anonymous questionnaire. This is what they have to say:“This is a place where you are treated like an adult and fully independent, whilst having the much needed support system”“I’m very glad I chose to move from my original school- I’ve really enjoyed it here :)”“I think this sixth form offers the best opportunities a student could ask for. Ultimately the support offered here is great… and Form tutors provide excellent services. Heart of England offers an all round student experience.”“Absolutely loved every second of it.” Choosing Sixth FormIn year 11 you will be making important choices about your future education and training. The range of qualifications and courses available to post-16 is wider than ever before. This enables you to choose programmes that meet your needs and allow you to progress into higher education, employment or further training.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,216 Total
No. of Boys
644 (53.0%)
No. of Girls
572 (47.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
17.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.97%
A*/A grades
23.51%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
92%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
57%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
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 6, 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 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
End of Term Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
End of Term Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
End of Year Holiday
Jul 21 - Sep 1
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Enrichment Activities
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