Welcome to Altwood Church of England School
We are delighted to introduce you to Altwood Church of England School Sixth Form‘High Achieving: Student Focussed: Community Spirited’As a school, we strive to support and challenge every Sixth Form student to achieve their very best on their chosen Programme of Study. As well as ensuring our students thrive academically, we aim to help them to develop into well-rounded, responsible young adults, ready to face the challenges of the modern world.To give back to the community and develop key employability skills, we encourage students to make the most of the many opportunities open to them. We are passionate about supporting every student to achieve their post 18 aspirations, whether they be university, a higher apprenticeship, employment or a Gap Year.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive Sixth Form, welcoming both our own Year 11 students choosing to make the transition to our Sixth Form alongside students from other schools. Our seamless transition process allows them to become part of our Sixth Form family in no time, making great strides on the way to their own success stories.Sixth Form students set the tone for the whole school and establish a professional atmosphere within the Sixth Form centre and around the school. Our students care about the community they belong to and the wider community. We set very high expectations and standards for all of our students, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
794 Total
No. of Boys
424 (53.4%)
No. of Girls
370 (46.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
5.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.25%
A*/A grades
25.0%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
95%
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
33%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 20, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Dec 5, 2025
Deadline for 6th Form Options
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 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas and New Year Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Spring Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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