Welcome to The Avenue Special School
The Avenue School Sixth Form caters for post-16 students with special educational needs. Our post-16 curriculum is highly personalised to the long term outcomes of the individual, as identified in the Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and through transition / adulthood planning.Across our Sixth Form, our aims for our students are to:Communicate effectively and safely at school, home, and in and with the wider worldBecome confident and emotionally resilient young adults who identify and appreciate their own strengthsBe aware of and look after their physical and mental health and well-beingDevelop skills for supported or independent livingBecome active members in their local communitiesParticipate in work-related learning and/or enterpriseMake friends in and beyond The AvenueSelf engage and make choices about their leisure timeBe open to new experiences and take measured risksAccess appropriate external accreditations / qualificationsValue and take pride in their achievements Contribute to planning their own routines and futures Transition smoothly into their next destination
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy special converter
Suitable Ages
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
246 Total
No. of Boys
164 (66.7%)
No. of Girls
82 (33.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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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 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
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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