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WELCOME FROM THESIXTH FORM LEAD

Welcome to our Sixth Form. I am incredibly proud of the vibrant, supportive and ambitious community we have created here. Our success is shown in consistently great academic outcomes. Students achieve excellent results and progress to a wide range of university courses, apprenticeships, and school leaver programmes. 

High expectations are matched with high levels of support, ensuring everyone is challenged, encouraged, and guided to unlock their unique potential.

Just as important as academic success is our strong sense of community. Sixth Form students play a key role in the life of the school and are valued for their leadership, maturity, and contribution. We are proud that our students feel safe, supported, and confident to be themselves, contributing to an environment where everyone can truly thrive.

KIRSTY WHITEHEAD, SIXTH FORM LEAD
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IN THE DAILY TELEGRAPH’s BEST STATE SCHOOLS LIST (2025)
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STUDENTS SAID THEY FEEL PROUD TO BE AT THIS SCHOOL
(Student Survey, Autumn 25)
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SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY FOR PROGRESS
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RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITY OFFERS
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PARENTS SAID THEIR CHILD WAS HAPPY AT SCHOOL
(Parent Survey, Autumn 25)
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NUMBER OF CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND ACTIVITIES
OUTSTANDING Curriculum
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Engaging Extracurricular
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Personal Development
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HIGHLIGHTSBEST OF BISHOP
Bishop Stopford meets the BBC!
20 Mar 2026
Some of our Key Stage 4 students attended the “For Students, By Students” conference last week, led by the Global Ambassadors…
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Oxbridge Success
06 Mar 2026
We are delighted to share that five students from our school have received offers from the universities of Oxford or…
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The Great Languages Bake Off!
06 Feb 2026
On Monday, our MFL team organised the Great Bishop Bake Off. Students were tasked with creating a cake which represented a…
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Sports News - Hit for Six!
06 Feb 2026
Elina and Karina Patel are making incredible marks on the cricket pitch. Both have achieved at a level far above their age group…
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STUDENT SUCCESSHOUSE POINTS

Students proudly belong to one of eight Tutor Groups, named after cathedral cities. Achievement points are awarded for living out our Core Values in learning, extra curricular activities and within the community as a whole.
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