Welcome to Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
Thank you for taking the time to reach our Sixth Form pages. We hope that you will find all information you need within them.We are very proud of our strong sense of community in Newent and our Sixth Form is no exception. A strong and positive relationship with staff is the key to success; you will be fully supported both academically and pastorally by our experienced teachers and tutors.Developing your confidence and potential is extremely important to us. We believe that this is a very exciting period in your life; the choices you make will open many doors for you. We want to support you in your goals. We have high expectations of each of our students, many of whom go on to study at university or beat the competition in gaining much sought after apprenticeships and employment.Whether you wish to get involved in organising social events, mentoring younger students,or volunteering within the community as part of your enrichment, you can be assured that you will be challenged and excited by the opportunities available to you during your time with us in the Sixth Form. Naturally, the more you get involved with Sixth Form life, the more you will enjoy the experience!I wish you the very best in your studies and look forward to welcoming you personally to our Sixth Form.Mr Ian McCarthyDirector of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,063 Total
No. of Boys
561 (52.8%)
No. of Girls
502 (47.2%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
3.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.48%
A*/A grades
7.83%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
82%
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
32%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
11%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 7, 2025
Open Morning
Oct 9, 2025
Open Evening
Oct 9, 2025
Open Morning
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 Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Mar 28 - Apr 12
May Half Term
May 23 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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