Welcome to The King Alfred School an Academy
Welcome to the TKASA Sixth Form Centre. As Head of Sixth Form, I am extremely proud to lead our community focused educational Centre that raises and supports the aspirations of our young people.Joining the TKASA Sixth Form Centre gives students the opportunity to develop themselves as successful independent learners within a supportive school environment. The TKASA Sixth Form Centre offers students a fresh start and the opportunity to excel within an aspirational and inspirational learning environment. Our Sixth Form has a friendly, welcoming and open atmosphere that visitors to our school will quickly notice.Our expert, dedicated and committed teaching and pastoral staff work hard to ensure that students enjoy their time at TKASA Sixth Form and achieve the grades they need for the university course or job / apprenticeship that they wish to pursue after their studies. The jump from GCSE to A Level study can be quite a challenge, but at TKASA Sixth Form, we support students all of the way. We foster a supportive and caring learning environment that inspires and challenges students to flourish.The King Alfred School - An Academy Sixth Form Centre provides the ideal climate for students to achieve their full potential. We provide a wide range of opportunities and enrichment activities to broaden our students’ experiences and understanding of the world. Students are treated and valued as individuals and are encouraged to thrive in their academic studies and wider enrichment activities.If you would like to come and visit our facilities, talk to our teaching or pastoral staff, please contact us and arrange an appointment.We look forward to hopefully welcoming you to our centre in the future.Mr D RadnidgeAssistant Headteacher and Head of the TKASA Sixth Form Centre
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,294 Total
No. of Boys
613 (47.4%)
No. of Girls
681 (52.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
5.1%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
1.13%
A*/A grades
9.04%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
84%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
57%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
Show all courses+7 more courses available
Events
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 |
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 5, 2025
Open Morning - By Appointment
Nov 6, 2025
Open Evening - By Appointment Only
Nov 7, 2025
Open Afternoon - By Appointment Only
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 2 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 25 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
February Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 19
May Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
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September 2020
University
‘I studied Biology (B), Geography (A) and Psychology (A*) and I’m now studying for a BSc (Hons) in Zoo Biology at Nottingham Trent University. My time in the 6th Form was great and I look back on it fondly - the fantastic teaching and learning support available helped prepare me for university, and I'll always be grateful for that’
Anya
September 2020
University
‘My time in the Sixth form will be a memory I will never forget. The teachers here show that they truly care for each individual and made learning here an enjoyable experience. It was an absolute pleasure to study here and I have learnt how to work successfully and study independently as well as making lifelong friendships. Having achieved A*A*A* I am now excited to be reading Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford'
Hannah
September 2020
Apprenticeship
‘Sixth Form opened a multitude of exciting opportunities for me: from university open days and work experience to apprenticeship applications (such as M&S, Civil Service and Lloyds of London). As well as supportive staff and available resources, 6th Form helped me to develop interpersonal skills & build my confidence, while fully understanding the world of work, interviews and CV’s. Participating in the organisation of RAG week & Prom within the Committee showed how the 2 years of hard work were also fun & enjoyable! I achieved A*, A, B, C grades at A level and I’m completing a degree apprenticeship with Bakkavor.’
Enrichment Activities
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