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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
50%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 |
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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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