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Corby Technical School

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SIXTH FORM

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Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD

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Welcome to Corby Technical School

We really want you to get a good idea of what it is like being a sixth form student at Corby Technical School and to find out why we think it is such a special place to study.In the subject areas, you will find videos for our core subjects where the teachers explain more about the courses on offer.Below, our current Year 13 students tell you what they think about being part of the sixth form at CTS. This video also serves as a virtual tour of the school and focusses on some of the wonderful facilities available, including our Sixth Form Centre.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Secondary, Sixth Form

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

987 Total

No. of Boys

501 (50.8%)

No. of Girls

486 (49.2%)

Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

13.6%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

6.4%

A*/A grades

11.2%

Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

88%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

School

England

Further education

School:37%

England:51%

School sixth form

School:50%

England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%

England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%

England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

46%

School

England

Apprenticeships

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:82%

England:63%

Further education

School:0%

England:4%

Employment

School:32%

England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:14%

England:26%

Courses

Applied Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Studies / Computing

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Design and Technology (Engineering)

Eligible?

Mathematics

Eligible?

Multimedia

Eligible?

+2 more courses available

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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.

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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.

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

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Holidays

Apr 1 - Apr 18

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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Alongside your studies, being fully involved in the life of the school will offer exciting opportunities to expand your skill set. Having the courage to take responsibility for an extracurricular club, signing up for work experience or volunteering at a local primary school will give you the edge when applying for university or employment. These fantastic opportunities develop confident leaders who have the skills to work in a team, make decisions and work independently. Enrichment opportunities are an important and significant area of learning as they provide students with new and challenging experiences. These opportunities allow students to develop new skills, take risks, experiment with new experiences and consequently grow in self-confidence. Corby Technical School offers a positive, creative environment with high aspirations for all our students.

Enrichment and Personal Development Programme (EPD)

At Corby Technical School it is our aim to create the most employable students in Corby. The EPD (Enrichment and Personal Development) Programme helps students to meet the demands of employers by developing their employability skills such as leadership, organisation and management alongside their academic qualifications. The core elements of this programme are delivered through two timetabled lessons each week in Year 12. This will provide students with the time to explore the array of wonderful opportunities on offer. Students are actively encouraged to participate in this programme; they may act as mentors for younger students, support extracurricular activities, volunteer for a charity or complete work experience

Work Experience

We ensure students have access to many meaningful encounters with employers through talks, visits and events, as well as experiences of various workplaces. During the sixth form, career-entry routes are fully explored and explained, including apprenticeships and further education opportunities. All students will have the opportunity to complete work experience, as this is a great way to learn more about the world of work and gain valuable skills that will enhance your CV and help you standout.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a Level 3 course taken alongside ‘A’ levels. An EPQ is valued amongst higher education institutions as it demonstrates dedication to independent learning and contributes towards entry requirements at many universities. An EPQ is an excellent taster of university-style learning as it is effectively an independent research project which can, but does not have to, relate to an A Level subject that is being studied. This is delivered as one lesson each week during our co-curricular programme.

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