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Welcome to Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Our Sixth Form at Blessed William Howard Catholic High School is where ambition meets opportunity; we believe every student has the potential to flourish academically, personally, and socially. Guided by our mission to develop a Love of God, Love of people, Love of learning, and Love of Life, we empower you to become confident, resilient, and intellectually curious individuals.Here, rooted in our Catholic values, you'll not only gain exceptional academic qualifications but also develop the critical thinking, leadership skills, and global awareness needed to excel in your chosen pathways – whether that's university, apprenticeships, or the world of work. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares you not only for your next steps, but for a lifetime of growth and contribution.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

957 Total

No. of Boys

468 (48.9%)

No. of Girls

489 (51.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

38.7%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

4.08%

A*/A grades

27.55%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

92%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:56%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:36%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

52%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:94%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:35%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


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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 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 22

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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Enrichment Activities

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. We champion your involvement in a diverse range of enrichment activities and leadership roles, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to our vibrant school community and develop a well-rounded profile.

Orchestra
Dance
Board Games

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed