PARENTS & CARERS
TERM DATES & INSET DAYS
AUTUMN 2026
2026-2027
4 September 2026 21 October 2026 2 November 2026 18 December 2026SPRING 2027
2026-2027
5 January 2027 12 February 2027 22 February 2027 25 March 2027SUMMER 2027
2026-2027
13 April 2027 28 May 2027 8 June 2027 21 July 2027Transition and Induction Year 12
Induction for Year 12 students joining us in September 2026
29 June 2026 2 July 2026Sixth Form Open Evening 2026
12 November 2026INSET Days
1 September 2026 2 September 2026 22 October 2026 23 October 2026
Extended leave of absence
The policy concerning extended leave of absence as set by Birmingham City Council can be found here.
Although we are an academy, we have adopted this policy to ensure all students are treated fairly.
Holiday form for exceptional circumstances
Parents are only allowed to take their children out of school for exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are one-off events which are unavoidable, such as the death of a close relative, attendance at a funeral, respite care of a looked-after child or a housing crisis which prevents attendance.
Students who miss school frequently can fall behind with their work and do less well in exams. Good attendance also shows potential employers that a young person is reliable and committed.
Below is a link to a document containing the school standard leave of absence form. Please print this form and complete it. You must then return it to the main office as soon as possible.
Our curriculum has been structured to allow personalisation of your learning. You may find that you wish to take advantage of elements of different pathways, for example, by taking a mixture of A-levels or Level 3 vocational subjects.
Transition to Year 12
Transitioning to our sixth form
Our sixth form is a vibrant and exciting place to study a variety of A-levels and vocational courses. Our students are exceptionally friendly and come from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
Application to enrol
Every year, we attract a significant number of external applications to join our sixth form. Here is an outline of when our sixth form events take place and when interviews, offers and enrolment take place.
Next steps and enrolment
November – Sixth form open evening
December – Interviews
January – Conditional offers sent out
July – Sixth form induction
August – Enrolment takes place on GCSE results day (24 August 2023). If you have any questions or would like further guidance, please phone 0121 359 8108 or email enquiry@astonmanoracademy.com
How to Apply
External Applicants only
Please complete and submit the online application form. You can find the 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.
