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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
69%
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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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Quick ApplyKey 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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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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Exciting Enrichment Activities Coming Soon!
Stay tune! We'll be sharing information about exciting enrichment activities soon.
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FAQs
Please send an email to admissionsteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk
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
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
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.

