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Welcome to Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre

DSHS Sixth Form is a fantastic place to learn and study, where you will enjoy being part of a thriving and vibrant student community. As one of our students you will be encouraged to develop a sense of independence and take responsibility for your study, to achieve great things here and whatever your personal goals and ambitions for the future. You will have access to an unrivalled programme of subjects, enrichment opportunities and specialist support to ensure you will be successful in preparing for your next steps.Sixth Form years are important in shaping future careers and education, and we place importance on students’ academic achievement and personal development. This includes increasing self-confidence and developing a sense of community responsibility. As a Sixth Form student you will be fully integrated within the school enabling you to be a positive role model for all younger students.Our Sixth Form students achieve great success moving onto Higher Education, Degree level apprenticeships and employment in notable professions. For more details, please look at our destinations data in our prospectus. Above all, the Sixth Form is about helping students to realise their potential.And to be the best you can be!Kind regardsMrs Joanna EvansAssistant Headteacher – Head of Sixth Form and Post-16 preparation

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

12 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,300 Total

No. of Boys

622 (47.8%)

No. of Girls

678 (52.2%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.7%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

6.88%

A*/A grades

24.34%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

86%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:34%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:33%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:18%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

49%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:31%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
England:26%


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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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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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It is compulsory to take part in an enrichment activity in Y12. We offer a broad range of different activities which allow you to compliment your studies, learn something new or help maintain your physical or mental well-being.

Active-U
Active-U gives the opportunity to take part in an hour of sport or physical activity each week.
The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is for young people 16+ who wish to gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs for university and job applications.
School/Community Volunteering
Community Volunteering enables students to engage with voluntary placements both within the school and local community.

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed