Welcome to The Blue School
Dear Student Welcome to The Blue School Sixth Form. At The Blue, we believe in being the best you can in all aspects of your life. That applies particularly to our Sixth Form students in whom we take great pride. Our Sixth Form has a fabulous ethos with a prevailing atmosphere of high expectation, collegiality and success. This is shared by students and staff and is a significant factor in securing remarkably high levels of achievement over a long period of time. We are extremely fortunate in attracting motivated and committed students who, when supported by our high quality teachers, make excellent progress. Those choosing The Blue can be confident that they are making a decision that will maximise their chances of achieving their best and that through this success they will secure opportunities to go on to their preferred choice of university, training or employment. As well as a being able to choose from a very wide range of courses, our students also enjoy a first class learning environment. In recent years our campus has benefited from extensive investment, much of which has been targeted at the Sixth Form. As well as enjoying specialist facilities in all curriculum areas, our Sixth Form also have a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, providing areas for group and individual study as well as relaxation. Staff are always available in the centre to offer advice, guidance and exceptional pastoral care. Together with success in chosen subjects we believe that it is fundamentally important that all students should have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience during the sixth form. The Extended Project Qualification (see page 46 for further details) offers students the opportunity for in depth study of a chosen subject and to support university applications. In addition there is an extensive and varied extra-curricular programme which includes drama and music productions, residential visits, field trips, international expeditions, competitions and community service. Our excellent sports facilities also provide the chance to participate in a wide range of games and activities. The high proportion of our Year 11 who choose to continue their studies at The Blue are joined by a significant and increasing number of students from other schools and colleges across the region. If you are interested in hearing more about the range of opportunities at The Blue and would like more information or a tour of the school, please do not hesitate to contact our Sixth Form team. We look forward to sharing in your future success. Yours sincerely Mark Woodlock Headteacher
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No Boarder
School Type
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Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,357 Total
No. of Boys
693 (51.1%)
No. of Girls
664 (48.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
15.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
9.32%
A*/A grades
25.71%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
86%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
8%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
50%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
8%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Nov 2025 |
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Key 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
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 25 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
February Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 19
May Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 1
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