GCSE students in Warwickshire told to find new Sixth Form

GCSE students at a school in Warwickshire have been told to find a new Sixth Form - on the day of getting their results.

Aylesford School say they're suspending recruitment for Year 12 because of a lack of applications, it has been confirmed.

Headteacher, Mr Gilbride, said on Facebook: "Congratulations to our Sixth Formers and Year 11s who recently received their results. I am confident that you will go on to achieve excellence as you progress to your next stage. Your success is a testament to your Ambition, Resilience, and Kindness.

"Unfortunately, due to a lack applications to our Sixth Form, we have taken the difficult decision to pause recruitment of our Year 12 cohort for 2025-26. We are in talks with Myton School, who have been incredibly supportive, and they will be offering many of our Year 11 pupils’ courses for further study.

"Our current Year 12 cohort, commencing Year 13 in September 2025 will be unaffected. Over the next year, we will relaunch and rebrand our Sixth Form in the hope of being able to run a viable Sixth Form in the future.

"If you have any questions, please contact the school office."

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