Welcome to Stanground Academy

Stanground Academy Sixth Form achieved results ahead of expectations this year and has continued to add value to students' results year-on-year.When applying, please be specific about the learning journey that you are looking to take, as we are oversubscribed in many subject areas.We also continue to admit a number of students from outside the Academy, and we are especially proud of how quickly these students become successful, prominent and happy members of our school community.All course requirements are listed in our 'Academy Course Specifications', which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.Our A-level courses require: 5+ grades (6+ in specific courses) and our Vocational courses require: grade 5+/ 4+ (including English and Maths).”Mr C Firth, Head of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,526 Total

No. of Boys

797 (52.2%)

No. of Girls

729 (47.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

7.6%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

4.76%

A*/A grades

14.29%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

87%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:47%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

42%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:80%
England:63%

Further education

School:7%
England:4%

Employment

School:25%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:15%
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

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 16, 2025

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 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 4


Alumni Stories

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Dan Banister

September 2008

Employed

Football Coach for West Bromich Albion development centres (2012-2016) Summer coaching football abroad at Camp America Maths & PE teacher at Stanground Academy (2016-2021) Teaching & Learning Lead/ Deputy Curriculum Lead at Stanground Academy (2021-present)

Stephanie Sargent

September 2017

Employed

After completing a content creation internship and studying Business Administration Masters, spending a year as Senior Administrator Intern at Stanground Academy.


Enrichment Activities

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We offer a wide range of clubs and societies at Stanground Academy this academic year. These activities provide our students with the opportunity to explore their interests, develop new skills, and form lasting friendships outside the classroom. We encourage all students to get involved in at least one extracurricular activity to enhance their school experience. Our extracurricular programme operates at both lunchtime and after school across the week.

Volunteering opportunities
ASPIRE sessions

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed