Welcome to Cheslyn Hay Academy
Welcome to Aspire Sixth.Our sixth form offers students from Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley and the surrounding area the chance to benefit from the excellent teaching upon which the school prides itself in a vibrant environment that encourages academic achievement and social development.Every September, we are delighted to welcome Year 11 students from both home schools and students from other schools into Aspire Sixth. We provide a supportive and challenging environment in which students can flourish. We are a thriving, friendly and supportive community. Our facilities are first class, backed up by excellent teachers and subject specialists who are totally committed to ensuring that they get the best from their students.We begin each year with an intensive induction, and our focus is on maximum academic achievement, combined with a wide range of extra-curricular, leadership and social activities. A key feature of our sixth form is the extension of our collaboration between student, parent and school, which we know is the foundation for success. Our assessment and reporting schedule is designed to keep parents fully informed and in touch with all aspects of student progress.The majority of our students move on to study at university. Their chosen degree courses are wide ranging, including medicine, law, science, and the performing arts. Students are also supported to secure positions in employment or apprenticeships.Life at Aspire Sixth is not solely about academic success; it is also about developing as a person. Extra-curricular activities and leadership roles, alongside a comprehensive tutorial and enrichment programme including work experience, sports leadership, mentoring programs, TEFL course and the extended project qualification, enable our students to become well-rounded and confident individuals.I hope our website will give you a flavour of life at our sixth form, and I very much look forward to meeting you and sharing the fantastic range of opportunities available to our students.Miss L HorobinDirector of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,264 Total
No. of Boys
635 (50.2%)
No. of Girls
629 (49.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
13.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.26%
A*/A grades
12.77%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
82%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
7%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
51%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
12%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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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
Start Application| Oct 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 16, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
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 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 2 - Apr 16
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 4
Alumni Stories
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Dom Phillips
September 2020
Apprenticeship
Attended Cheslyn Hay Academy and Aspire Sixth Form:
Cheslyn Hay Academy 2013-2018 Sixth Form 2018-2020
What has been your career pathway - how did you get to where you are now?
I did some writing beforehand, but when COVID hit I amped up my football content creation, just doing small podcasts and the like. That slowed down at university, where I studied History and Politics, two of the three A-Levels I did at Cheslyn Hay with the third being English Lit. In summer 2022 I threw a speculative application to work with BBC Sport as a Runner on the Commonwealth Games, which was successful! I've kept up my freelancing career since then, and am in the process of launching a creative studio and collective named CRG Studio with a number of creatives (maybe we'll be live once this is posted so check us out!). I keep up these side projects on top of my day job in London, which is currently waiting tables while just starting up some more ambitious applications. I'm extremely excited to launch this start-up, potentially find a new job closer aligned to my skills, and keep enjoying making football content in the background.
What advice would you give to current Aspire Sixth students now based on your experience?
Enjoy it! Make the most of the age you're at. You've got less subjects now, so push yourself harder to think outside of the box. The way the world is going, independent thought and personal style, passion, and creativity are all becoming far more important. I believe follow what you enjoy doing, and enjoy throwing yourself hard into it. Don't put limits on what you can do, just set a goal and get your head down. It'll come.
What are your future plans?
I'm not a career-driven person, I like to continually push and challenge myself. I feel that if you follow what you enjoy doing, that'll take you down the right path eventually. I like being creative, and I like helping people - I love the world of media in its many forms and see myself going down that route.
What is your best memory of your time at Cheslyn Hay/Aspire Sixth?
Any time I managed to take a teacher off track during a lesson to spend a few minutes talking about football or something (I won't name names!)
Ellianna Malcom
September 2021
Apprenticeship
What has been your career pathway - how did you get to where you are now?
I applied for apprentices and uni at sixth form, but I always knew I wanted to go down the apprenticeship route. I completed my interview and got the job!
What did you study at Aspire Sixth Form?
Politics, Business and Geography
What advice would you give to current Aspire Sixth students now based on your experience?
100% look into apprenticeships they are the way forward in my opinion and I have only positive things to say about them!
What are your future plans?
I am now a fully qualified paralegal and I am due to qualify as a solicitor in 2 1/2 years
What is your best memory of your time at Aspire Sixth Form?
Venice trip
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About School
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |