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Welcome to Countesthorpe Academy

Hive Sixth Form provides excellent educational opportunities for all students to achieve success. Our personalised pastoral provision means that students have a supported transition from Key Stage 4 and are ready for their next steps into the wider world after Sixth Form. The core college values of Respect, Resilience and Success are inherent in our Sixth Form. All students in Hive Sixth Form at Countesthorpe Academy study level 3 qualifications. The majority of students will study three Level 3 qualifications whilst a few will study four qualifications. The level 3 qualifications are composed mostly of academic A levels and there are a small number of applied or vocational courses on offer. The core aim of all students is to achieve qualifications that will enable them to progress to university, apprenticeship or employment.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,190 Total

No. of Boys

602 (50.6%)

No. of Girls

588 (49.4%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

4.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.93%

A*/A grades

12.09%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

74%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

9%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:28%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:35%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:10%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

57%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:93%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:28%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:3%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

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!


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

Go to School Website
Nov 2025

Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 2025

Open Evening


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 24

Half Term 2

Nov 1 - Dec 20

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 14

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 21 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 1 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 5


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Below you will find details of the extra curricular opportunities available to students at Countesthorpe Academy. If you have any questions about a particular opportunity please get in touch with the lead teacher or the Enrichment Coordinator Mrs Frain KFrain@clcc.college

House Leaders Club
Dance Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club- Theatre

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed