Welcome to The Netherhall School

Thank you for taking the time to visit Lowestoft Sixth Form College’s website.We are a high-achieving college offering an excellent student experience, with state-of-the-art facilities and a purpose-built sixth form building. Our outstanding teachers and support staff will provide you with the expertise and support needed to progress onto your chosen destination, be it university, an apprenticeship or employment.We truly value all of our students and listen to their contributions. In return we ask that you commit to your studies and work hard. Our teachers are passionate about your learning – they want you to enjoy their subject and to succeed.Lowestoft Sixth Form College is an exceptional place. We are big enough to provide a wide range of subject choices, but small enough to nurture every student to achieve their goals, whatever they may be.We have so much to offer you; I look forward to meeting you in the near future.Best wishes,Kerry PaynePrincipal

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,266 Total

No. of Boys

636 (50.2%)

No. of Girls

630 (49.8%)



Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

54%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:86%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:27%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

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!


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

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


Admissions Process

Start Application
Sep 2025

Post-16 Information Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 12, 2025

L6FC Open Evening


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 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

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 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Educational trips are a huge part of your experience at Lowestoft Sixth Form, enhancing your learning in a practical setting. In 2023, over 30 trips and residential visits took place across the country, providing students with opportunities to boost their knowledge and experience.

History trip to Poland
Greencoat Capital paid internship in London
Philosophy Ethics Cup at St Andrews University in Scotland

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed