Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
SECONDARY
SIXTH FORM
Welcome to Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
The Sixth Form experience is different from anything you have known so far. It offers greater freedom and opportunity, but along with this comes more responsibility. It is a time for you to take control; a time when you will make important decisions and a time in which you will grow intellectually and personally.It is the most challenging work you will have undertaken so far. However, everything is in place at the Sixth Form to help you thrive and meet that challenge. Through our extensive choice of courses, including A Level and BTEC courses, you can delve deeper into your academic passions, while forming more mature relationships with teachers who will support you every step of the way. Through our university, medical, career, enrichment and scholars’ pathways, you will benefit from a range of inspirational talks, conferences, workshops, trips, events, summer programmes and work placements, helping you to develop a broad portfolio of attitudes, skills and knowledge to ensure you are well placed to succeed in a competitive world.Our vision for our Sixth Form is to deliver a world class level of education whilst maintaining the students’ best interests at our core. Sixth Form is enjoyable and stimulating. It provides the best opportunities for students to gain the qualifications, life skills and attitudes which will enable them to shape their futures positively and will equip them to make a positive contribution to our society and be a valuable members of our global community. Our bespoke facilities and academic support staff ensure this vision is reached and maintained.Studying here is not just about working hard. We promise an experience which also offers plenty of laughter, fun and friendship. You can join the Student Leadership Team, become a member of a sports team, hone your creative talents, attend social events and take part in charity fundraising. We look forward to welcoming you into our Sixth Form community at Gumley House.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
No. of Students
1,077 Total
No. of Boys
22 (2.0%)
No. of Girls
1,055 (98.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
40.4%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.73%
A*/A grades
21.79%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
94%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
73%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 21, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Dec 5, 2025
Application Deadline
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 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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September 2021
University
Class of 2023 alumni Kady completed A Level Art Textiles here last year with us, and gained an impressive A*. Kady went on to study Fashion BA (Hons) at @KingstonUni and has shared some of her Year 1 work. Congratulations Kady - your work is fantastic! #GumleyGirl
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