Welcome to Idsall School
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Idsall sixth form, a small sixth form with a big heart. We pride ourselves on reflecting the Marches trust values of excellence, empathy, integrity, creativity, and equality. We have created a safe, caring and nurturing environment enabling our students to grow and develop as young, mature, well round adults.We have a range of A level and BTEC courses to choose from, as well as outstanding teachers that give our students the best learning experiences. Great emphasis is placed on high quality teaching and learning, coupled with good class sizes to ensure high quality experiences.We pride ourselves on preparing students for the wider world and ensuring they are ready for their next steps, whether that be higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. We have an excellent pedigree of alumni that have gone on to high performing roles and positively contribute to society. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students!#togetherwegrow is very much the real deal, making professional decisions that puts young people and its community at the very heart of its decision making.Please feel free to visit the sixth form any time, we welcome visitors and take great pride in showing what’s on offer here at Idsall 6th. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you what the next steps in your future could look like.Ashley BowlerAssistant Headteacher – Head of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,170 Total
No. of Boys
605 (51.7%)
No. of Girls
565 (48.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
7.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.26%
A*/A grades
18.22%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
92%
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
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 9, 2025
6th Form Open Evening
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
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 6 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 17
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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