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- Careers guidance and ucas support
- Careers guidance and transition
- Technical vocational results
- High a level grades
- Designated safeguarding lead
- Mental health wellbeing provision
- Sixth form leadership
- Student leadership peer support
- Mentoring schemes
- Student independence ethos
- Sixth form provision
- Pastoral care structure
- Comparative national ranking
- Technical vocational strength
- University progression rate
- Apprenticeship destinations
- Russell group progression
- Whole school enrichment ethos
- University engagement
- Business and industry partnerships
- Prospective students are invited to apply when applications are open.
- Sixth-form enrolment for current Holyhead students takes place from 9am to no...
- Sixth-form enrolment for external students takes place from 12:30pm to 4pm on...
- Dedicated sixth form enquiries
- Published exam results
- Online application process
- Application deadlines and windows
- Coordinated admissions process
- Gcse entry requirements
- Sixth form admissions
- Counselling therapy support
- Inclusive for all
- High expectations aspiration
- Academic excellence rigour
- British values citizenship
- Employment education training outcomes
- Strong community belonging
- Strong staff student relationships
- Named core values motto
- Respect kindness culture
- Character personal development
- Safeguarding commitment
- Safe nurturing environment
- Student known as individual
- Social emotional life skills development
- Inclusive teaching culture
- Positive results announcement
Welcome to Holyhead School
Welcome to our sixth form! We pride ourselves on academic excellence and providing a supportive environment where students can thrive. Our experienced teachers are passionate about their subjects and dedicated to helping you succeed. We offer a wide range of A-Level courses and enrichment activities to prepare you for university and beyond. Join us and be part of a community that values hard work, respect, and achievement.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,257 Total
No. of Boys
673 (53.5%)
No. of Girls
584 (46.5%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
10.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
90%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
N/A
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
69%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
Show all coursesAccounting / Finance
Applied Sciences
Applied Sciences
Applied Sciences
Applied Sciences
Arabic
Art and Design (Fine Art)
+26 more courses available
Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Sep 2, 2024
Inset Day|Sep 2
Oct 28, 2024
Autumn Half Term|Oct 28 - Nov 1
Dec 23, 2024
Christmas Break|Dec 23 - Jan 3
Jan 3, 2025
Inset Day|Jan 3
Feb 17, 2025
Spring Half Term|Feb 17 - Feb 21
Apr 7, 2025
Easter Break|Apr 7 - Apr 18
May 5, 2025
May Day Bank Holiday|May 5
May 26, 2025
Summer Half Term|May 26 - May 30
Jul 24, 2025
Summer Break|Jul 24 - Sep 1
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |