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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
57%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
7%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
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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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