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:28%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:55%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:3%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

50%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:88%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:28%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:11%
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

Start Application
Nov 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

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


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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The Sixth Form Enrichment Programme at The Blue School offers a broad range of activities, aimed at preparing our students for the important transition between school and the world of higher education and employment.

Student Leadership
Your opportunity to give back to the school community. Be a student leader, working in departments within the school leading activities to gain valuable life experiences.
Sports & Exercise
Your opportunity to continue being physically active! Research shows as young people transition through education the opportunities which they have to be physically active drop significantly. This is particularly evident as students move into post 16 further education. We offer students the opportunity to attend weekly gym sessions, or to use the facilities and equipment to participate in your sport of choice. Sixth Form Football and Rugby teams have been a recent addition to our offering.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
This can provide you with a number of skills which can show universities and employers that you have made a commitment to a programme and followed it through. The scheme not only includes the outdoor expedition, but also aspects of community service like running a bronze team, doing something physical and skills improvement.

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed