Consett Academy

We are your local Sixth Form offering a wide range of subjects and high quality teaching right on your doorstep. By choosing us you can enjoy an enriching, supportive and aspirational education that is tailored to you.

  GROW                        ASPIRE                         ACHIEVE

Successful

Teaching always supports students to work more sophisticatedly with challenging subject knowledge and prepares students for achieving high standards in exams, assessment and coursework. We offer dedicated work spaces to ensure students are focused on their studies and meeting their own high expectations. We have a track record for ensuring that students are successful moving onto their next destination.  Whether their pathway is university, apprenticeship or employment we will support students to their success. 

Supportive and Inclusive

With an excellent pastoral system, we quickly get to know and care for all students.  Students are universally positive about the support they receive in Sixth Form and are listened to by all staff.  Students have opportunities to embrace a range of enrichment and volunteering activities to develop them as they transition into young adults.  We also have financial, mental health and career support available. 

Local and Welcoming

On the doorstep for Consett and the surrounding areas, we ensure that Sixth Form is a close-knit community where every student is valued.  We welcome students from other schools, where they quickly settle into our culture that supports students to grow, aspire and achieve. 

Raising Aspirations

We believe in supporting all students to achieve and will never place a ceiling on their ambition.  Next step and career advice is integral to our student curriculum, and we encourage all students to consider university or degree level apprenticeships. 

Opportunities 

Throughout your time at CA6 you will have opportunities to volunteer and ‘give back’ to school and local communities.  These opportunities range from peer or academic mentoring; discrimination ambassadors or supporting Beyond 25 activities.  Activities to develop your leadership skills are also available such as delivering assemblies, leading school council or presenting for an Industrial Gold Cadets Award.

Transition

Whether you have been at Consett Academy since Year 7, or choose to join us at Year 12, we will ensure that you have a smooth transition into your new Sixth Form experience.  We are a community that supports, guides and advises all our students and will champion you through your next phase of studies. We will also ensure that you are ready to transition to university, apprenticeship or employment with our careers curriculum, experiences and support.

Join us and see the difference of a Sixth Form experience. Together we will work towards your goals, whatever that may be. We can’t wait to see where you will go!