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Welcome to David Nieper Academy

Welcome to David Nieper Academy Sixth Form, Thank you for choosing to apply. We offer a range of A level and vocational courses. Employability skills are embedded into our Sixth Form provision providing you with all the skills to apply to the best possible university or apprenticeship. Mr C Dixon Head of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

810 Total

No. of Boys

409 (50.5%)

No. of Girls

401 (49.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

3.0%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

6.67%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

70%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:25%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:43%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

47%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:80%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:20%
England:26%


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

Quick Apply

Key Dates & Deadlines

Dec 6, 2024

Internal Entry Deadline


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 4 - 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 23

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 20 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Holiday

Mar 28 - Apr 12


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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Every Tuesday all sixth form students take part in co-curricular activities to widen their social experiences and engage in new challenges.

Medicine co-curricular
Extra support for students wishing to pursue a medical career. Including UCAT support.
Football co-curricular
Football sessions
Badminton co-curricular
Badminton sessions
Mindfulness - co-curricular
Time each week to focus on yourself and your well-being.
Music co-curricular
Opportunity to join the choir or band.
Politics co-curricular
The chance to learn about local, national and international politics.
Board games co-curricular
Opportunity to play latest and most popular board games
Arts/Craft co-curricular
Opportunity to create something or just draw

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed