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Welcome to Devizes School

Welcome to Devizes School Sixth Form. Devizes School has a thriving and successful Sixth Form, offering a variety of courses to students in the local area. Our sixth form provides an outstanding education, allowing students to flourish academically, socially, and personally. We are privileged to have expert teachers who build on the knowledge of each student as an individual and are committed to excellence. Set in our unique and historic setting, we offer the best learning environment to all of our students, allowing them the security and space they require to reach their full potential.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

987 Total

No. of Boys

506 (51.3%)

No. of Girls

481 (48.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

11.7%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

8.76%

A*/A grades

25.91%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

79%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:38%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

N/A

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

N/A

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:N/A
England:63%

Further education

School:N/A
England:4%

Employment

School:N/A
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:N/A
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

Quick Apply
Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

Applications open

Interviews

Conditional offers made

Exam Season

Sixth Form Induction Day

Exam Results Day

Entry requirements discussion & Enrolment

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 5, 2025

Open Evening


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 22

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 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 23 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Break

Mar 28 - Apr 12


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed