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Welcome to Aston Manor Sixth Form
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Aston Manor Academy Sixth Form
Aston Manor Academy Awarded Ofsted Outstanding.
The highest possible grade
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Ofsted and Destination Data
‘Top 3% nationally for A Level Progress’.
Ranking 75th out of 2540 sixth forms across the country
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Ofsted Desination Data
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One of the highest performing sixth forms in Birmingham
Our Sixth form is built around a set of core values:
- Our ethos of ‘All Different, All Equal, All Achieving.’ underpins everything we do here at Aston Manor Academy.
- Providing a stimulating environment in which students learn exceptionally well and develop life skills that prepare them for the future and help them to succeed in further education and thrive in the career of their choice.
- Blending tradition with innovation to provide A-levels and a wide range of BTEC Level 3 courses to allow all students to thrive and succeed.
- A successful sports academy in football and basketball, combining studies with daily training and representing the academy in competitive leagues in conjunction with the Aston Villa Foundation and Aston Basketball.
- Helping students grow into deeply considerate, responsible, compassionate and community-aware young people.
- Maintaining our grade as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ sixth form and contining to provide a curriculum that allows all students to achieve their personal best.
Our aim at our sixth form is to build on the outstanding achievements of Aston Manor Academy, providing continuity of study for students and ensuring high student retention rates, excellent academic results and an excellent record of entry to universities. We have a proven track record of 100% of students going onto their preferred higher education course or apprenticeship programme.
As part of our enrichment, there are opportunities for students to liaise with local universities and apprenticeship providers. Key speakers are invited into school to share advice and guidance around applying for university. Sports clubs, work placements and residential trips also complement students’ sixth form experience.
We warmly welcome you to visit us and see the outstanding quality of education at Aston Manor Academy for yourself.
Jill Sweeney
Headteacher
Sports Academy
Our Aston Manor Sports Academy is one of the first-of-its-kind in Birmingham and offers a fantastic opportunity for talented young people to pursue their passion while gaining important qualifications that will enable them to be successful. It is one of our biggest success stories and we attract students from all over the Midlands. Our academies include football and basketball, where both boys and girls can study a range of A-level and vocational subjects alongside daily training and competitions.
TERM DATES & INSET DAYS
AUTUMN 2025
2025-2026
2 September 2025 23 October 2025 3 November 2025 19 December 2025SPRING 2026
2025-2026
7 January 2026 13 February 2026 23 February 2026 26 March 2026SUMMER 2026
2025-2026
13 April 2026 22 May 2026 2 June 2026 17 July 2026Transition and Induction Year 12
Induction for Year 12 students joining us in September 2026
29 June 2026 2 July 2026Sixth Form Open Evening 2026
6 November 2026INSET Days
24 October 2025 5 December 2025 5 January 2026 6 January 2026
A-LEVEL SUBJECTS
A-levels are mainly assessed through exams and involve greater in-depth study. A-levels also tend to be more academically focused than practical. You will also be expected to complete more self-directed study and reading for the subject areas you have chosen.
A-levels are excellent and well known, but can be demanding. They allow you to progress onto virtually any university course, as long as you choose a suitable combination of subjects and achieve appropriate grades. You will choose three subjects in Year 12 and continue with these until the end of Year 13.
Vocational Subjects
Vocational courses are specialised, work-based courses that primarily involve practical learning, but there are also some theoretical elements.
Some vocational courses also include one or two days a week of work placement as part of the course, which provides an opportunity for work-related learning. For further information, Anchor this to the content below on vocational courses
How to Apply
External Applicants only
Please apply using our online application form here.
Already a student at Aston Manor Academy?
Sixth form staff will arrange a presentation for all Year 11 Aston Manor Academy students to tell them more about progressing to sixth form and how to apply.
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Next Steps Post Sixth Form
24 June 2026
Sixth-Form Open Evening
6 September 2025
Thank you for considering Aston Manor sixth form for entry in September 2026.
Our next sixth form open evening will be held on Thursday, 6 November 4.30 – 7.00 pm.
This is an ideal opportunity to meet the sixth form team and find out which A-level or BTEC Extended Diploma best aligns with your choice of university, degree apprenticeship, and future career goals.
Why choose Aston Manor Sixth Form?
We achieved Ofsted Outstanding in 2025 and 2017
Ofsted said ‘The sixth form is exceptional’
We feature in the top 3% in the country for A-Level progress
A high proportion of our year 11 pupils choose to progress to our sixth form.
Our football and basketball academies are highly respected and achieve outstanding results
We look forward to welcoming Year 11 and their families to our open day. No booking is required, but if you require any further information, please email DPreston@astonmanoracademy.com
Year 12 visit Keble College Oxford
19 June 2025
As part of Aston Manor Academies’ careers advice and guidance, we aim to ensure our sixth form students have a thorough insight into the range of career opportunities available and the universities, apprenticeships, and colleges that offer courses that align with students’ aspirations.
Our year 12 aspiring medics visited Keble College, Oxford, to see first-hand if the course modules, facilities, and halls of residence appealed to them, before completing their UCAS applications this September.
Aston Manor for the second time was awarded Ofsted Outstanding in June 2025.
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