Welcome to Abbeyfield School

Welcome to Abbeyfield Sixth Form, a place where young adults come to build skills, gain qualifications and become the best versions of themselves in preparation for their future. We are incredibly proud of the results achieved by our students, as well as the ethos that we try to create as the pinnacle of the school. It is important that the sixth form students work as an active part of the school community, giving back to others and setting the best possible example. We offer a wide range of opportunities to our students and have very high expectations. Please have a look at our prospectus and website, and if you have any further questions, please contact us.Claire WawrzestaHead of Sixth Form‘Excellent teaching, great social life, great community, our views are listened to and acted on’

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,358 Total

No. of Boys

681 (50.1%)

No. of Girls

677 (49.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

24.1%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.53%

A*/A grades

9.92%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

89%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:45%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:43%
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!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

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


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 13, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


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

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 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Holidays

Apr 1 - Apr 18


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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We view being part of the sixth form as a privilege and with the rights we give our students comes responsibility. Becoming a well-rounded human being, with sensitivity, understanding, compassion and an ability to serve others is important to us. It also assists our students with time management, as they balance their different commitments. Below are some of the ways we expect our students to give back beyond the sixth form.

Volunteering
All of our students are expected to give back to the wider school in a way that suits them, their timetable and their additional responsibilities. This could be running a club of some king, doing regular break duties, supporting a class of younger students in their favourite subject, helping in the library, doing displays, or helping at an open evening.
Competitions
As part of the Creative Education Trust, our Sixth Formers are open to entering the Pubic Speaking Competition and the Essay Writing Competition against the other 5 sixth forms in the trust. Students compete to win the £100 prize as well as gaining valuable experience in oracy and academic/journalistic literacy.
Core PE
Every Wednesday period 5, all students are expected to participate in core physical education activities. With a range of staff available, students lead the activities and have the option to choose from a range of sports or physical activities including football at our Goals facility, basketball, tennis, netball, gym or even going for a walk!

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed