Welcome to West Derby School

Thank you for considering our Sixth Form, I hope you find the information in this prospectus helpful to you. It is only one part of a programme of advice and information designed to help you to make the best decision about your future. We are proud of our Sixth Form, and our students achieve well at all levels. Last year we had a 97% pass rate at A2 level, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. Their success is due not only to excellent teaching but also to the hard work of our teaching and support staff.We offer a very wide variety of courses both academic and vocational. You will be given the opportunity to study A Levels, BTECs, CTECs and GCSEs in state-of-the-art facilities, at a school which prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere.At the heart of our Sixth Form is high quality teaching that enables you to achieve your best in your studies, but WDS is about more than you getting good qualifications. It’s also about helping you to discover and realise your potential. We offer a diverse enrichment programme which includes among other things First Aid courses, Community Sports Leadership Award, National Citizenship Service, Media and Photography courses.Continuing your education in our Sixth Form will be the first step to realising your ambitions for the future and achieving the very best. We look forward to welcoming you in September.Mrs S Graham Headteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Boys

No. of Students

996 Total

No. of Boys

995 (99.9%)

No. of Girls

1 (0.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

8.0%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

4.4%

A*/A grades

26.37%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

88%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:39%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:38%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:10%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

50%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:82%
England:63%

Further education

School:6%
England:4%

Employment

School:19%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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


Admissions Process

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Sixth Form Open Evening

Application Deadline

Interview

Conditional Offer

GCSE Results Day

Transition Day

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 16, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Feb 12, 2026

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

GCSE Results 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

0 terms

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Break

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Autumn Half Term

Oct 26 - Oct 30

Christmas Break

Dec 21 - Jan 1


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Enrichment Activities

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Enrichment Life at West Derby School Sixth Form does not start and end in the classroom. In order to enhance your Sixth Form experience we offer a wide-ranging enrichment programme. Enrichment will strengthen any future university or employment applications, show you in a broader light and help you to stand out from the crowd.

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About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys