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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:60%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:24%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:12%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

33%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:29%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:5%
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 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


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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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Students at Altwood Church of England School enjoy an experience that goes well beyond the classroom, with a diverse range of lunch and after school activities and clubs to cater for all interests and abilities.

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About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed