Welcome to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
At St. Joan of Arc Sixth Form, we welcome applications from returning Y11 students and new students who wish to pursue their post-16 studies with us. To be successful at St. Joan’s, you need to meet the entry criteria but more importantly, you need to have a strong desire to become the best version of yourself, both academically and personally. We have a wide range of subjects to stretch you academically, and a range of enrichment and leadership opportunities to challenge you and to broaden your experiences as you grow into a young adult.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,199 Total
No. of Boys
616 (51.4%)
No. of Girls
583 (48.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
20.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.3%
A*/A grades
18.94%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
93%
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
58%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
7%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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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| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening | Y11 Sixth Form Taster experience | Sept 2026 Applications window | Y10 Sixth Form Taster experience | ||||||
Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 15, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening 5-7pm
Jan 16, 2026
Sixth Form application window opens for September 2026
Jan 26, 2026
Sixth Form applications close
Aug 20, 2026
GCSE Results Day and Sixth Form Enrolment
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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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |