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 opportunities

Alongside 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

Academy sponsor led

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

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Staying in education

85%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:55%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:29%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

55%

School

70%

England

Higher Apprenticeships

0%

School

1%

England

Higher education or training

School:55%
England:73%

Top 3rd of higher education institutions

School:16%
England:23%

...of which Russell Group

School:8%
England:21%

...of which Oxford/Cambridge

School:0%
England:1%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

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


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Planning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Sixth Form Open Evening

Nov 5


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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As part of our Sixth Form offer, students are given the opportunity to undertake various enrichment activities to broaden their horizons. By complementing the curriculum, these activities help our students to build confidence and develop interpersonal skills, which are highly valued by employers and universities.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Including the Charnwood College Basketball, Football and Netball academies.

Student Mentoring

Academic and Pastoral.

A wide range of arts, music and drama enrichment activities

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed