Welcome to The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Welcome to the Bishop Wand Sixth Form.Through a broad and diverse curriculum, we offer students the opportunity to study A Levels in the subjects in which they are gifted and passionate. Benefitting from our experienced, qualified and dedicated staff we are able to offer continuity to our current students. An environment in which they have matured, grown as individuals, developed friendships and built professional working relationships with staff. External students will feel immediately at home in our friendly, community based Sixth Form and will see the professional, vibrant and academic environment, that allows all students to fulfil their God-given potential. Applications from students from other schools are encouraged, the ability to study A Levels in a school sixth form has many advantages and we are pleased to offer places to our partner secondary schools.We are proud of the quality of our provision and parents/carers will have the benefit of systems and procedures that mirror our main school reporting systems, ensuring no student is left behind. Sixth form education is an exciting milestone on your educational journey and the springboard onto university, apprenticeships and the workplace. The right institution for you is the one where you feel inspired to succeed. I look forward to receiving your application.God BlessDaniel AldridgeHeadteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,200 Total
No. of Boys
618 (51.5%)
No. of Girls
582 (48.5%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
9.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.33%
A*/A grades
12.02%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
91%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
52%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
7%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Quick Apply| Oct 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday, 16th October 2025 from 5.30pm |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Dec 19, 2025
Sixth Form Application Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
Enrolment Day
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
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 3 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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