Welcome to The Elizabethan Academy

In today's dynamic world, universities and employers are looking for much more than just academic achievement. With so many students achieving excellent grades, what will make you stand out from the crowd?At The Elizabethan Sixth Form, we offer a unique and supportive environment designed to help you grow academically, personally, and professionally. We provide a variety of A Level and BTEC/AAQ courses, with the flexibility to mix the two if that suits you best. For students keen to deepen their study experience, we also offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as well as the Mathematical Studies qualifications for Year 12, providing a valuable opportunity to explore topics that interest you in greater depth.Our smaller class sizes ensure that you receive individualised attention and support from our expert teaching staff, enabling you to excel academically. Alongside this, our dedicated pastoral team is here to provide guidance and a listening ear, helping you manage the demands of Key Stage 5 study.At The Elizabethan, we understand that developing as an individual is as important as academic success. Our tailored personal development sessions encourage you to engage thoughtfully with a range of ideas, beliefs, and current affairs. Additionally, our enrichment programme offers extensive extra-curricular and super-curricular opportunities to help you build valuable skills and experience, whether through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Cadets, community service, university and apprenticeship fairs, guest speakers or our student leadership council, where you can have a voice in shaping our school community.Recognising the importance of hands-on experience, we are committed to providing top-quality work experience placements to all Year 12 students. These placements are a vital part of preparing for the future, as they not only strengthen university and apprenticeship applications but also open doors to new career paths and opportunities.The Elizabethan Sixth Form is more than just a place of study – it’s a community dedicated to helping you thrive and reach your full potential. As we continue our journey to become the number one choice for students in the local area, we invite you to join us and discover what makes The Elizabethan truly special.If you have any questions about our Sixth Form, the application process or to arrange a visit, please don’t hesitate to email:Mr Lee Dainty daintyl@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk or Mrs Tammy Hopper hopperd@elizabethan.notts.sch.ukMr Lee DaintySenior Assistant Principal & Head of Sixth FormMrs Tammy HopperSixth Form Coordinator

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,202 Total

No. of Boys

569 (47.3%)

No. of Girls

633 (52.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

7.3%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.77%

A*/A grades

7.96%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

85%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:29%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:45%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:11%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

53%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

11%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:84%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:20%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:13%
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

Nov 19, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Sep 2, 2026

Staggered start Year 7 and 12 only

Sep 4, 2026

All students return


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 17

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 27

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Wojciech Tomaszewski

September 2019

University

I am currently Studying Computer Science at the University of York and looking forward to a work placement in the future. In my spare time I play badminton, go to the gym and socialise with people I know. I also try and work part time and tutor people.

Betty Alexander

September 2015

University

Studied Drama, Media and Music at New College Doncaster for 2 years. Then went on to study Theatre and Performance at The University of Salford.


Enrichment Activities

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At The Elizabethan Academy, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. Our Enrichment Afternoon is a vibrant part of school life, offering students the opportunity to explore new interests, develop valuable life skills, and discover hidden talents.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Cadets
Community Service

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed