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
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
44%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
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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
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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