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Welcome to John F Kennedy Catholic School

Welcome from the Sixth Form teamIt is a recipe of striving for academic excellence, belonging to a strong community and provision of enriching activities that makes our Sixth Form such an exciting place in which to work and learn.Our Mission: Inspire, Achieve and ServeMy role as Director of the Sixth Form is to ensure that I provide you with the opportunity to excel in all aspects of school life at John F Kennedy Sixth Form. This could be in the form of a leadership role or through your academic studies. The sentence outlined above epitomises our vision within the Sixth Form. Alongside this, we instil our mission statement of ‘Inspire, Achieve, Serve’. I want you to be role models within the school through inspiring yourself and your peers. Striving to achieve the best in all the objectives and targets you set. Finally, to serve within our Catholic ethos and community. Community is a word that underpins our Sixth Form and the rest of the school. This is something we pride ourselves on, and I know each and every one of you will be integral to strengthening our community.At JFK Sixth Form we have a number of incredible opportunities for our students, alongside this I want to provide the support of developing the core values we instil. The most important component within this is you. Our students within the Sixth Form are willing to take risks, learn new skills and further enhance their knowledge and understanding. Our holistic approach will ultimately provide you with finding an ambitious future career path, with an equally ambitious Sixth Form. I look forward to welcoming you within our Sixth Form.Mr J JoyceDirector of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,078 Total

No. of Boys

554 (51.4%)

No. of Girls

524 (48.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

10.1%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

4.28%

A*/A grades

21.41%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

97%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:26%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:68%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:23%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
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!


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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 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 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 3 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 16 - Mar 30

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 11 - May 25

Half Term 2

May 30 - Jul 24

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 24 - Aug 31


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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At JFK Sixth Form we believe that ensuring students engage in learning that extends beyond the classroom is a fundamental part of nurturing independent and curious learners. Through our super-curricular programme, we aim to enhance student academic experience by providing opportunities to explore subjects in greater depth, fostering a love for learning that transcends the standard curriculum.

Supercurricular Hour
Every fortnight, students will have an hour dedicated to super-curricular activities. This is their chance to delve deeper into their subjects, explore new areas of interest, and engage with materials that go beyond their usual studies. This hour is set aside specifically to nurture intellectual curiosity and passion for learning. Some of the super-curricular activities that students get involved in are listed below:
Award System
By actively participating in Super-curricular activities and volunteering, students can earn signatures on award cards ranging from Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Prizes are given to those who have achieved these awards and their cards will be pinned on the noticeboard in the Sixth Form Area.
Volunteering Opportunities
We pride ourselves at JFK for our sense of community, and we encourage students to volunteer in as many capacities as possible:

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeMixed