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
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
Start Application| Sep 2025 |
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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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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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