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Welcome to Caroline Chisholm School

2026/27 intakeGlobally Minded - Future ReadyOur mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire every student through an innovative, world-class education.As we launch our exciting brand new Sixth Form offer, we are proud to provide once-in-a-lifetime enrichment experiences that complement exceptional academic study. This is a place where ambition meets opportunity, where every young person is empowered to aim high, grow with confidence, and achieve success at the very highest level.We believe passionately in nurturing the natural curiosity and unique potential of every learner. Our curriculum is enriched with first-class opportunities for leadership, creativity, personal development, and global connection is designed to shape not only great scholars, but also outstanding young people ready to make a difference. We are proud to develop students who are ‘globally minded and future ready’, prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.At the heart of everything we do are the values that define us: acting with kindness, learning with curiosity, and living with integrity. These principles are lived every day in our classrooms, in our community, and through the remarkable achievements of our students. Our learners leave us as confident, resilient, and compassionate individuals, ready to succeed at university, in the workplace, and on the global stage.As a recognised World Class School for High Performance Learning (HPL), we are proud to lead educational excellence both within our walls and across the wider region. Through collaboration, innovation, and a relentless focus on high standards, we ensure every teacher is the best they can be because great teaching transforms lives.We warmly invite you to join our thriving Sixth Form community, a place of exceptional teaching, high expectations, and unforgettable experiences. Together, we will continue to shape futures, raise aspirations, and inspire success for every student.Mr Chris Bishop - PrincipalPlease find our online prospectus here: Caroline Chisholm School - Year 12 (Sixth Form)

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

4 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

2,134 Total

No. of Boys

1,005 (47.1%)

No. of Girls

1,129 (52.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

30.7%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.26%

A*/A grades

14.37%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

91%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:31%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:59%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

69%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:15%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:8%
England:26%


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

Quick Apply

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 27, 2025

Sixth Form Applications Open

Nov 27, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Jan 31, 2026

Sixth Form Applications Close

Feb 1, 2026

Subject Interviews - throughout February 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Conditional Offers - made in March 2026

Jul 1, 2026

Induction Week - July 2026. Dates and details to follow

Aug 20, 2026

GCSE Results and Sixth Form Enrolment Day

Sep 1, 2026

Year 12 Start - Date TBC


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Holidays

Apr 1 - Apr 18


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

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed

FAQs

How can I contact you if I have a specific query?

Please send an email to admissionsteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk

How do I book to attend your Open Evening?

Our Open Evening was held on Thursday 27th November. Please visit our website for further information about our sixth form offer: https://www.ccs.northants.sch.uk/admissions/year-12-sixth-form

Do you have a prospectus I can read?

Yes! Please find our online prospectus here: https://www.ccs.northants.sch.uk/admissions/year-12-sixth-form If you would like to receive a physical copy in the post, please email admissionsteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk

How do I apply for your sixth form?

Current Students - You do not need to make a formal application to sixth form as you are automatically offered a conditional place (which is subject to the entry criteria for sixth form.) However, you are expected to log in and make option choices. The deadline to complete this is 31st January 2026. New Students - Applications for sixth form entry in 2026/27 are now open! Please head to: https://www.ccs.northants.sch.uk/admissions/year-12-sixth-form to make an online application.