Welcome to Firwood High School
Welcome to Firwood High School Sixth Form!At Firwood, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students with special educational needs and our program is specifically designed to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in their academic and personal lives. Our Sixth Form CurriculumOur curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student and we offer a range of academic courses, vocational programs, and life skills training to help students develop the skills they need to succeed.Our team of experienced and highly qualified teachers and support staff work closely with students to help them achieve their full potential. We offer a range of courses and programmes tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, including vocational courses, life skills training, and work experience opportunities. We understand that each student has unique strengths and challenges, and we are committed to helping them reach their full potential.Life at Firwood Sixth FormAt Firwood, we believe that learning should be enjoyable and engaging. We offer a range of extracurricular activities, social events, and community projects to help students build social skills, confidence and friendships.Our college is equipped with modern facilities and resources to support our students' learning and wellbeing and our sensory rooms and outdoor learning spaces offer a range of sensory experiences to support our students' learning and development. We also have access to a dedicated team of therapists to provide support to our students. We believe that every student has the right to a quality education and a bright future, and we are committed to helping each and every one of our students achieve their goals.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
230 Total
No. of Boys
143 (62.2%)
No. of Girls
87 (37.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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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
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Apr 2
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - Jul 17
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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