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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 16th October 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday 30th January 2025 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 - Our students are extremely well supported inside and outside the classroom.
  • An outstanding education - We were awarded Ofsted Outstanding status (in all areas) in December 2021. Find out more here.

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 6Xtra, 6Advance 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. 

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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

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Blackpool Sixth Open Evening - 30th January

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Year 11 - Course Discussion Evening 3

For applicants from January to this point.

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Year 11 - Course Discussion Evening 4

For late applicants.

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College Musical - Beauty and the Beast - 18th March

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College Musical - Beauty and the Beast - 19th March

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College Musical - Beauty and the Beast - 20th March

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Year 11 - Parent and Carers Conference and Tasters

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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

Elliott Gray-Medd, class of 23

HIGH SCHOOL: Cardinal Allen Catholic High School

Elliott studied level 2 and 3 BTEC Health and Social Care, GCSE English and GCSE Maths at Blackpool Sixth. He is now working as a teaching assistant at Red Marsh School. He said “The staff are amazing and so supportive. I wouldn’t be where I am without them!”

Yulan ChanDelaney, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

Congratulations to Yulan ChanDelaney for achieving excellent grades in her A Levels! Yulan has excelled with A grades in Biology and her Extended Project and B grades in Chemistry and Religion, Ethics and Philosophy. We are delighted to announce that Yulan will be attending the University of Leeds in the coming academic year to study medicine. Best of luck with your future studies, Yulan!

Adam Walker, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

Adam has achieved an impressive Double Distinction star in BTEC Music and a Merit in BTEC Business at Blackpool Sixth. We are thrilled to announce that Adam will be pursuing Creative Musicianship at ICMP, and we cannot wait to see where his passion for music takes him!

Luke Moore, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Lytham St Annes Technology & Performing Arts College

Luke is an incredibly talented student who excelled in BTEC Performing Arts – Musical Theatre, achieving an impressive Triple Distinction Star grade. Luke has decided to take a gap year to audition for colleges but dreams to attend a top London-based college, and eventually make it to the West End. We have no doubt that Luke will achieve great success in his future!

Thirisha Varatharajan, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Baines School

Thirisha Varatharajan has excelled in her biology A Level with a grade of B, as well as chemistry and mathematics A Levels, both with a grade of A. We are proud to announce that Thirisha will be attending the University of Liverpool in the upcoming academic year. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours and can’t wait to see what she will achieve next!

Maddie robinson, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Carr Hill

Maddie Robinson has received a Double Distinction Star and a Distinction in Health & Social Care (Triple). We are thrilled to hear that Maddie plans to progress into employment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, and we are confident that she will excel in this role. Maddie’s hard work and dedication have clearly paid off, and we wish her all the best with her future. Well done, Maddie!

David Speight, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Highfield Leadership Academy

David Speight gained an A grade in A Level Photography and a Double Distinction Star in BTEC Film and Television. We are proud to announce that he will be moving onto a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship at Ascent Trampoline Park.

Sarah Grogan, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

Sarah has recently received A* grades in maths and physics, as well as an A in economics. We are thrilled to announce that Sarah will be attending Cambridge University to pursue her studies in economics.

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