Welcome to Charnwood College
At Charnwood College we are committed to broadening the horizons of each and every one of our Sixth Form students.We provide each individual with the qualifications to move on to Higher Education or employment and at the same time we support students to develop the independence and skills they need to prepare for their future, wherever that journey may take them.Through a broad range of courses and with the support of the David Ross Education Trust, we are proud to offer high academic standards, the latest technology and unrivalled enrichment and sporting opportunitiesAlongside academic excellence, we offer impartial advice and support with UCAS and job applications, CV writing and personal development opportunities. Our students also have access to tailored scholarships and bursaries, unique partnerships with some of the country’s leading organisations and a very strong and dedicated body of teachers and support staff.Year on year, our students are leaving our academy with the very best grades in their A-Level and vocational courses. As a result, many of our students go on to the country’s leading universities, as well as industrial work placements and apprenticeships.Developing confident, articulate and motivated students, who take responsibility for both their own learning and for their role within society, is at the centre of what we stand for.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
651 Total
No. of Boys
333 (51.2%)
No. of Girls
318 (48.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
14.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.8%
A*/A grades
13.04%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
43%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 5, 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 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 1 - Dec 20
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 14
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
Christmas Break
Dec 21 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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