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Welcome to Horsforth School

We are delighted that you are considering the Sixth Form at Horsforth. We recognise that the Sixth Form is a pivotal moment in your academic career and a time to explore new opportunities, both academic and extra-curricular. We are extremely proud of the reputation that our Sixth Form has. You will enjoy an environment in which our students experience the right balance of independence, challenge and supportive guidance. We encourage Sixth Form students to take responsibility and exercise leadership for themselves and their own learning. Whatever your career plan, a dedicated team of Sixth Form staff will provide excellent care, guidance and support so that you can maximise your learning potential. We look forward to welcoming you into Year 12 in September 2026.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,773 Total

No. of Boys

931 (52.5%)

No. of Girls

842 (47.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

32.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

14.17%

A*/A grades

38.77%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

92%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

N/A

School

3%

England

Further education

School:24%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:59%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:9%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:20%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
England:26%


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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 2025/2026 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 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 1

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Sep 3


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Enrichment Activities

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About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed