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Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT

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Welcome to Highfields School

In joining Highfields Sixth Form, you will benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum, high levels of support and challenge, and a warm and welcoming school community.We see our core purpose as helping students to become well-rounded individuals who possess the necessary knowledge, skills and qualities to be successful on whatever pathway they choose to follow. We have a fundamental belief that every individual has the potential to achieve, and we work in partnership with students and their families to ensure that every one of our students fulfils their potential.Students who join Highfields can be confident that they will be well supported in making the step up from GCSE to A Level. Through our extensive programme of structured independence, our students will develop the confidence and resilience needed to meet the challenges of today’s society.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,781 Total

No. of Boys

880 (49.4%)

No. of Girls

901 (50.6%)

Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

2.9%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

7.82%

A*/A grades

23.74%

Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

88%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

School

England

Further education

School:35%

England:51%

School sixth form

School:51%

England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%

England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A

England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

England

Apprenticeships

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%

England:63%

Further education

School:2%

England:4%

Employment

School:15%

England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:8%

England:26%

Courses

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Applied Sciences

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Art and Design (Fine Art)

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Biology

Eligible?

Business Studies:Single

Eligible?

Chemistry

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Computer Appreciation (Introduction)

Eligible?

Computer Studies / Computing

Eligible?

+19 more courses available

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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

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 12, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Nov 12, 2025

Opening of Applications

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 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

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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At Highfields, students are provided with a wide range of enrichment opportunities throughout their time in Sixth Form. We want to ensure that all students leave Highfields with the skills and qualities that will help them to be successful in the future, and having access to a variety of different experiences forms a key part of this development. With this in mind, all Sixth Form students will participate in a broad range of activities across our four strands of enrichment.

Academic Enrichment

Alongside the engaging curriculum and high-quality teaching and learning that students will experience at Highfields, we place a real emphasis on academic enrichment. These opportunities are a fantastic way for students to demonstrate their expertise and enthusiasm in relation to a particular subject or future career pathway.

Preparation for the Future

Preparation for the future forms a key part of the Sixth Form programme at Highfields. We recognise that supporting students with their career choices is integral to their long-term success. The majority of our students progress on to their first choice university course; others will go on to study an apprenticeship or move straight into employment. We work closely with all students to ensure they embark upon a pathway that is appropriate for them.

Community Contribution

The success of Highfields Sixth Form is built upon a strong sense of community that is shared by everyone in school. The contribution that Sixth Form students make to school life and the wider community is invaluable. They act as role models to younger students, consistently demonstrating the high standards of academic and personal conduct that is expected of all students.

Personal Development

Personal development is a fundamental aspect of life at Highfields. We pride ourselves on helping young people grow into well rounded individuals who have the confidence, independence and resilience to be successful. Highfields Sixth Form students are able to demonstrate that they possess the skills and qualities that are so highly sought after by universities, apprenticeship providers and employers.

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