Welcome to Sir John Lawes School
Welcome to Sir John Lawes Sixth Form. We believe the post 16 stage of education is one of the most exciting! We aim to provide you with a broad curriculum and a range of enrichment and personal development opportunities to help you explore future pathways and enable you to reach your full potential.We live each day according the ACE values, focusing on Achievement, Care & Excellence. Our sixth form students are role models who model these standards, take on leadership responsibilities and make a real difference to the overall running of the school.The Sixth Form team are here to support you through your Sixth Form journey.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,356 Total
No. of Boys
731 (53.9%)
No. of Girls
625 (46.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
34.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
17.26%
A*/A grades
41.16%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
95%
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
70%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Quick ApplyPlanning 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 3 - Oct 24
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 3 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 16 - Mar 30
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 11 - May 25
Half Term 2
May 30 - Jul 24
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 24 - Aug 31
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |