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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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
53%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
11%
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
Start ApplicationKey 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
Show all storiesWojciech 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.
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