Welcome to Wilsthorpe School
Welcome to Wilsthorpe Sixth Form. At Wilsthorpe we strive for the highest standards in everything we do and our outcomes in the Sixth Form reflect this. Choosing the right Post-16 establishment is an important decision and we hope information on our website offers guidance and support in doing this
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,229 Total
No. of Boys
628 (51.1%)
No. of Girls
601 (48.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
6.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.02%
A*/A grades
18.39%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
77%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
10%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
47%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
13%
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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Applications Open |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 2, 2025
Application Open
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 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
Show all storiesFatima Khan
September 2021
University
Fatima Khan achieved A*A*A in Italian, Psychology and Sociology. Fatima said, “I was so pleased with my whole Sixth Form experience. I received great support from my teachers and other members of staff while studying here”. Fatima is now looking forward to starting her degree in Psychology at The University of Nottingham
Daisy Smith
September 2021
University
Daisy Smith achieved A*AA in Psychology, History and Religious Studies. Daisy has been accepted into her first choice of Warwick University to study Philosophy.
Alfie Grimoldby
September 2021
University
Alfie Grimoldby achieved A*AA in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and is looking forward to embarking on a degree in Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics at The University of Birmingham.
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About School
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |