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Welcome to St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy

We would like to welcome you to St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy Sixth Form. Our Sixth Form is an exciting and challenging place to be – a place where you will develop academically, pastorally, and spiritually. We also provide a full range of enrichment activities designed to develop each and every one of our students. The atmosphere is friendly and is designed to support you in achieving the high expectations that the Sixth Form has of its students. Our staff work closely with you to help guide you through all aspects of your time here. Lessons are dynamic and engaging, with students actively participating and enjoying the learning ethos that is created. The Sixth Form provides a supportive working environment, with students making good use of independent study lessons, which are vital to attaining the best possible final grades. Our Sixth Form is a place where you can prepare for the next stage of your life and equip yourself with the skills, qualifications and attitudes you need to be successful. In this sense, motivation from all those associated with the Sixth Form is key. We strongly believe that by achieving outstanding results in our carefully selected courses, you will be in the best possible position when you come to leave us and take your first steps into the wider world.Mr PenneySixth Form Leader

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Boarding Type

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

606 Total

No. of Boys

269 (44.4%)

No. of Girls

337 (55.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

7.4%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.33%

A*/A grades

2.33%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

80%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:49%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:31%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

44%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

9%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:81%
England:63%

Further education

School:6%
England:4%

Employment

School:19%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:16%
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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Application Deadline

Key Dates & Deadlines

Dec 12, 2025

Application Deadline


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 4 - Oct 23

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 6 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 21 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 24 - Nov 2

Christmas Holiday

Dec 20 - Jan 5

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Holiday

Apr 3 - Apr 20

Summer Half Term

May 23 - May 31

Summer Holiday

Jul 23 - Sep 2


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Enrichment Activities

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In addition to your academic success, we know that your time at Sixth Form is about preparing you for all aspects of adult life. Our students also benefit from two dedicated Enrichment lessons each week to help build career skills and to strengthen CVs and UCAS applications.

Subject Support
The chance to work with teachers to support younger students in lessons.
Work Experience
The academy has many contacts including Serco and local primary schools that offer opportunities.
The Garden Project
Taking responsibility for maintaining and developing the sixth form garden and mini allotment.

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed