Welcome to Goodwin Academy
Welcome to Goodwin Academy Sixth Form. We are delighted that you are considering joining us for your post-16 education. This is such an important decision and we would like to reassure you that we are here to support you every step of the way. At Goodwin Academy, we offer an extremely welcoming environment with experience in delivering outstanding education and extensive enrichment opportunities for all our students. Our expert teachers and our Sixth Form team will guide you to aspire towards and reach your full potential. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including student ambassador and leadership roles within the Academy. We offer a range of academic and vocational pathways that will enable you to progress into the world of work or onto university. We recognise our students as individuals and aim to provide the right courses for them. Goodwin Academy Sixth Form provides an exciting place to study, and we look forward to welcoming you.Hilary Mercer Head of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
830 Total
No. of Boys
392 (47.2%)
No. of Girls
438 (52.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
6.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.0%
A*/A grades
0.0%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
74%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
3%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Sep 25, 2025
Open Evening
Oct 3, 2025
Open Morning
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
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 17
Half Term 2
Oct 27 - 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 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 20 - Oct 24
Christmas Holidays
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holidays
Apr 3 - Apr 17
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holidays
Jul 22 - Aug 28
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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