Welcome to School 21
At School 21, every student is seen known and heard. Our focus on personal growth, academic excellence, and the development of lifelong skills ensures you are able to find your voice in an ever changing world. We provide you with the unique opportunities to become change makers in your own world - be that through a vast range of extra-curricular, bespoke coaching programme and wide range of A-Level Courses. Join us and get started on this journey today.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
4 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,098 Total
No. of Boys
581 (52.9%)
No. of Girls
517 (47.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
12.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.09%
A*/A grades
15.68%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
88%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
71%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Quick ApplyKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Applications Open
Feb 27, 2026
Application Deadline
Jul 8, 2026
Sixth Form Taster Day
Aug 20, 2026
Enrolment Day
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
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Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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We offer A Levels only. School 21 does not offer BTECs, T Levels, or any other vocational qualifications.
No. All enrolment is completed in person at the school.
Friday 27th February 2026
Thursday 20th August 2026
You will receive an email stating your Application was accepted and will receive an Offer Letter. You will need this Offer Letter on Enrolment Day.
Enrolment is completed in person at School 21. You will need to bring your offer letter with you. Enrolment takes place after you have collected your GCSE results, on the 20th August. Your official results will be required for enrolment. You must also ensure that you have met the minimum entry requirements to enrol.
Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above. If you choose to study A Level Maths, Science, or English, you will need a Grade 7 in the relevant subject. You will need a Grade 8 in Maths to study Further Maths.

