Welcome to Birchwood High School
At Birchwood High School Sixth Form, we believe in celebrating every success, big or small, fostering a warm, inclusive environment where you can truly be yourself and supporting each and every one of our students to unlock their personal potential. Our team of dedicated staff is here to support you, whether that be in the classroom, exploring new passions, or providing advice and guidance. Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll not only excel academically but also grow as a person.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,454 Total
No. of Boys
789 (54.3%)
No. of Girls
665 (45.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
17.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.02%
A*/A grades
18.6%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
89%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
47%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
10%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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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
Quick Apply| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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Applications Open | Internal and External Guidance Meetings | Offers Sent | Induction Day 1 | GCSE Results Day | Induction Day 2 | |||||
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Dec 19, 2025
Application Deadline
Jan 24, 2026
External Guidance Meetings
Jul 7, 2026
Induction Day 1
Aug 20, 2026
GCSE Results Day
Sep 3, 2026
Induction Day 2
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
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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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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Exciting Enrichment Activities Coming Soon!
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |