Welcome to The Garibaldi School

A message from the Director of Sixth FormWe are proud of the achievement and success of students at The Garibaldi School Sixth Form.At Sixth Form, we encourage students to be proud of themselves, the school and their community. We have high expectations of all students and will continue to promote a culture of success. We offer a wide range of academic and vocational qualifications that meet students' needs. Further information is available on our online prospectus, which you can access by clicking here.We believe that, as with years 7-11, everyone can succeed. We have developed a Sixth Form provision that is both supportive and challenging, that develops students academically and personally. We recognise how competitive the workplace is and we understand the skills, such as effective leadership and organisational skills, and characteristics, such as resilience and self-motivation, that young people need to compete in a global market.Our Sixth Form is set up to enable you to develop these skills. We have a proven track record of raising aspirations which will help students to achieve their goals.At The Garibaldi School Sixth Form lessons are taught by experienced and successful teachers. Students study in an environment that they are comfortable in, by teachers who they are familiar with. Entering the sixth form is part of students' school journey and all students receive the same support and guidance that they have become accustomed to.However, we also recognise that as young adults, students are ready to develop more independence and take on more responsibility. We help students to take ownership of their learning and we prepare them for a successful adult life. Work experience and undertaking work related opportunities within school, forms an integral part of Sixth Form life.As the Director of Sixth Form, I am immensely proud of the diligence and determination that our Sixth Form students display. They are role models for the rest of our school. I remain in awe of their genuine care and commitment to their studies and to the school life and constantly look to celebrate their successes.For any queries regarding the Sixth Form, please do not hesitate to contact me.Mr B WestAssociate Assistant Head (English, Sixth Form, PD & Careers)

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Boarding Type

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

984 Total

No. of Boys

494 (50.2%)

No. of Girls

490 (49.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

14.5%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

7.27%

A*/A grades

22.73%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

77%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:48%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:29%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

58%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

12%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:100%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:30%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:0%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 16, 2025

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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 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

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 27

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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Enrichment Activities

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The Garibaldi School offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities that complement the classroom learning experiences and further supports the development of students as well-rounded individuals.

Creative Arts
The Creative Arts department hold an annual event to showcase work produced in class from Music, Drama and Art but also incorporates students who have taken their interests further and attended lessons with peripatetic music staff or have attended additional theatre workshops.
PE and Sports
PE and Sports offer a multitude of sporting opportunities including traditional sports such as football, netball and rugby. The department also offers more unusual opportunities such as table tennis, roller skating and parkour. The facilities include a brand new, floodlit, all-weather facility which is also available and used by the community.
Regular Visits
There are regular visits arranged by other departments to various parts of the United Kingdom to enhance what students learn in class or to open their eyes to other opportunities. Examples of this include field work trips to the coast for Geography; a residential in London with the Science department visiting research facilities, science museums and hospitals; visits to the National Holocaust Centre for History and our annual visit to the Sheffield Institute of Sport, where we transport all students for Sports Day to experience what sport is like in a professional training environment, to name a few.

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed