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  • 26/03/26

    Year 12 Students Take First Steps Towards Oxford, Cambridge and Medicine

    Year 12 students identified as potential early entry applicants for Oxford, Cambridge and Medicine recently attended an insightful one-hour seminar led by Professor Lee Hubbard from the Raising Aspirations in Bedfordshire project, in collaboration with Oxford University. The session focused on de...
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  • 26/03/26

    Year 12 Explore Future Pathways at UCAS Fair

    Students visit ExCeL London to connect with universities and apprenticeship providers
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  • 26/03/26

    Sixth Form Students Take Part in Eye-Opening Fire & Rescue Experience

    Interactive safety sessions equip students with vital knowledge as they prepare for life on the road.
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  • 26/02/26

    Sixth Form Celebrates Outstanding 2025 Results

    The Post-16 national performance tables have now been published, based on the 2025 examination results, and we are incredibly proud to share some exceptional news. Across all sixth forms in Bedfordshire – including Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, and including independent schools...
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  • 27/11/25

    Year 12 Rotary Shoebox Appeal​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Our Year 12 students are currently leading the Rotary Shoebox Appeal, collecting items to help disadvantaged people across Eastern Europe. They are gathering donations from Year 9–11 form groups and turning it into a friendly competition to see which group can fill the most shoeboxes. It...
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  • 11/06/25

    Year 12 Get a Taste of University Life!

    This week, more than 60 of our Year 12 students had an exciting opportunity to experience university life firsthand at the University of Hertfordshire's Taster Day. Students participated in subject lectures, explored the campus and accommodation, and gained valuable insights into the universi...
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  • 30/04/25

    Important Upcoming Dates for Year 13

    Year 13 Final Day – Friday 9th May Year 13 students will attend lessons as normal during Periods 1 and 2. To mark their final day, we’ll be hosting a free BBQ during Period 3, courtesy of the Sixth Form team and Samuel Whitbread. Afterward, students will be allowed to leave the school s...
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  • 27/03/25

    Year 12 Explore Future Pathways at UCAS Discovery!

    This week, our Year 12 students had an incredible experience at the UCAS Discovery Exhibition at the ExCeL Centre in London. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to explore university courses, apprenticeships, and career options, helping students make informed decisions about their next steps...
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  • 30/01/25

    Sixth Form Application Deadline 2025

    Our Sixth Form application deadline is fast approaching on Monday, 3rd February 2025. Access internal & external application forms, the open evening presentation, handbook & subject prospectus here. For any queries, email here. We look forward to welcoming you!
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  • 23/01/25

    Next Steps Presentation for Year 12

    On Thursday evening, Mrs Hoad and Mr Huckle presented an in-depth presentation to Year 12 students, as well as their parents and carers, discussing potential next steps after Sixth Form. They outlined a variety of options, including university, different levels of apprenticeships, gap years, an...
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