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If you would like to experience what Blackpool Sixth has to offer firsthand, why not book on to one of our Open Day events? 

  • Wednesday 15th October 2025 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday 22nd January 2026 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm

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Your journey to Blackpool Sixth

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BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH BLACKPOOL SIXTH

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WHY BLACKPOOL SIXTH?

  • Amazing results
  • Impressive support - Students are well supported inside and outside the classroom.
  • Wide course choice - A Levels, T Levels and vocational options to suit all goals.
  • Student life - Societies, events, trips and enrichment for everyone
  • Fantastic facilities - Modern classrooms, theatre, gym, Costa, labs and more.
  • Great destinations - Students progress to top universities, jobs and apprenticeships.

Our courses

We offer a large course range for post-16 education, including A Level, vocational, T Level and our Transition Programme. Whatever your learning style or future ambitions, we have courses to suit your requirements. Find out more on our course pages, but don’t forget to check the requirements for each course to understand what GCSE grades you need to achieve.

BUILD YOUR OWN PROSPECTUS

Our campus and facilities

Blackpool Sixth is centrally located between Blackpool and Poulton-le-Fylde. It is only a ten-minute drive from Blackpool town centre, a short walk from Layton and Poulton train stations, and easily accessible via local bus services. Join us on campus, and you will discover our outstanding teaching and learning facilities, state-of-the-art technology and excellent catering facilities within safe landscaped grounds.

Our events and activities

Achieving the grades required for further education or employment is essential to any application. At Blackpool Sixth, we go beyond this, setting the foundations for a highly employable future. We organise regular events to give you a taste of Blackpool Sixth life. 

Your study programme will include personal development through enrichment and work experience, helping you demonstrate the broad skills and knowledge that higher education professionals and employers seek. Our well-rounded programme is designed to play to your strengths and interests, so you will undoubtedly make life-long friends during your time here. 

Tell me more about events on campus and extra-curricular activities.

Our student support

We want you to achieve your full potential during your time with us. We provide all kinds of support, from regular pastoral mentor support to specialist additional learning, careers and financial support. You can approach us at any time for support. Whatever issues may crop up, big or small, we're here to help. We recognise that everyone is different and needs individualised support, which is what we provide.

Learn more about how supporting our students is our priority.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

The best way to keep up to date with everything going on at Blackpool Sixth is to follow us on social media.

Instagram - @blackpoolsixth

Facebook - @blackpoolsixth

TikTok - @blackpoolsixth

YouTube - @blackpoolsixth

FIND OUT MORE...

Upcoming
Events…

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Year 11 - Course Discussion Evening 1

For applicants from September to November.

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Year 11 - Course Discussion Evening 2

For applicants from November to this point.

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Open Evening - 22nd January

Come and explore what life at Blackpool Sixth is all about! Meet our teachers and current students, tour our facilities, and discover the wide range of courses and opportunities we offer.

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Year 11 - Course Discussion Evening 3

For applicants from January to this point.

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Parents' and Carers' Conference

Join us for our Parents and Carers Conference – a valuable opportunity to explore how we support your young person’s success, both academically and personally, at Blackpool Sixth. More information coming soon…

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Building Futures Evening

Join us for the Building Futures Event, a careers fair featuring insightful keynote talks designed to help students explore their next steps after college. This is a great opportunity to gather the latest information, guidance, and resources on progression options including university, apprenticeships and employment.

🔹 Who can attend? Lower and Upper Sixth Students
🔹 What to expect? Career insights, expert talks, and valuable networking opportunities

Don’t miss this chance to plan your future with confidence!

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Year 11 - Course Discussion Evening 4

No further information available at this time.

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New Student Day

Applicants, join us for New Student Day to explore the campus, meet staff and students, and get a feel for life at Blackpool Sixth.

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Find YOUR
CourseS

  • To view all courses, click the magnifying glass image on the right-hand side.
  • To view the subjects offered by individual departments, use the first dropdown box and click the magnifying glass image on the right-hand side.
  • To select qualifications by type or level, use the middle dropdown box and click the magnifying glass image on the right-hand side.

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FORMER STUDENT SUCCESS...

Our Alumni

KITTY HARRIS

• BTEC Music

After completing her studies, talented musician and performer Kitty Harris went on to study Musical Theatre at UCLan, where she continued to develop her skills and passion for performance.
Her career highlights already include exciting roles such as ‘Cinderella’ in the Grand Theatre’s Pantomime, ‘Standby Ali’ in @burlesquethemusicaluk, and ‘Young Heather’ in @greatest_days.

luke moore

• BTEC Performing Arts – Musical Theatre

Luke Moore, achieved an outstanding Triple Distinction* in Performing Arts. He is currently touring the UK with Cirque – The Greatest Show and plans to audition for top London performing arts colleges, aiming for a future career in the West End.

Daniel millard

• BTEC Dance
• BTEC Performing Arts
• A Level Drama

Daniel Millard, graduated with First Class Honours from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA). Since then, he has performed as a dancer at Eurovision and as a production dancer for P&O Cruises.

KENZIE NODWELL

• A Level Fine Art
• A Level Graphic Design
• A Level Photography

Kenzie Nodwell, achieved A* grades in all three art subjects at Blackpool Sixth. She’s now continuing her creative journey at the University of Central Lancashire, studying Illustration.

Jenny higgins

• BTEC FASHION, DESIGN AND MARKETING
• A LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Jenny Higgins studied at Blackpool Sixth before earning a First-Class Honours degree in Fashion Marketing from Leeds Beckett University. Now Head of Marketing at The Travel Village Group, she combines creativity and sustainability, recognised nationally as one of TTG Media’s 30 Under 30 for 2025.

Linda Copeland

Teacher of BTEC Art and Design

Mel Evans

Visual Arts Technician

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Teacher of BTEC Art and Design

Sarah Johnson

Teacher of BTEC Fashion Design, Promotion and Marketing

Gemma Lea

Teacher of BTEC Fashion Design, Promotion and Marketing and BTEC Art and Design

Alice Tomlinson

Teacher of A Level Photography

Lindsay dickinson

Assistant Head Of Visual Arts
Teacher of A Level Art: Fine Art and A Level Art, Craft and Design

Laura Goodinson

Lucinda Campbell


Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

Michael Handley

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of A Level Film Studies and A Level Media Studies

Olivia Hylins

Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

ASH GOODINSON

Teacher of A Level Music Technology and BTEC Music

Lewis Williams

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of BTEC Film and TV Production

John Stevens

Teacher of BTEC Music

Helen Twist

Teacher of A Level Media Studies and Level 2 Creative Digital Media

Charlie Moore

Teacher of BTEC Film and TV Production

Lisa Carolan

Teacher of Musical Theatre

Sarah Mistry

Teacher of Performing Arts and A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

Joseph Wylie

Lead Theatre Technician

Rob Yeo

Theatre and Music Technician

JESSE MOSELEY

• FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
• BTEC FILM AND TELEVISION

Jesse Moseley began on the Foundation Programme before progressing to the Level 3 BTEC Film and Television Production, where she achieved a Triple Distinction*.
Jesse is now continuing her studies at Escape Studios (accredited by Coventry University), focusing on the Art of Visual Effects.

LUKE MOORE

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ELAINE DAVIES

Head Of Visual Arts
Teacher of A Level Art: Textiles and Level 2 Creative Skills

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