Washwood sixth form

Welcome to our Sixth Form

Washwood Heath Academy is a large all-through school which serves the East of Birmingham.  We have a long history of supporting local students to achieve excellent results in a wide variety of courses and are the first choice Sixth Form for many of our own students and other local students too.

The vision for Washwood Heath Academy Sixth Form is to raise the aspirations of young adults by nurturing a passion for learning, enriching the student experience and securing outcomes which exceed their expectations.

We are relatively unique in this area being one of the only schools to have a Sixth Form.  We passionately believe that we have a unique offer that allows us to compete with Sixth Form colleges across the city.  Our knowledge of our students is second to none, and our investment in their wellbeing and achievement is much deeper that at a standalone college.  Many of our students have grown up with us, and we are ready to support them in through the challenges of post-16 study.  Our results and outcomes speak for themselves, and many of our students go on to thrive in top university courses.

We want to nurture confident, resilient and well-rounded adults who have an aspiration for self-improvement and are able to compete equally with their peers in a world beyond the Sixth Form. In order to achieve this, we will concentrate on:

  • Student outcomes;
  • Student well-being;
  • Developing a passion for lifelong learning;
  • Fostering sense of community responsibility;
  • Develop independent learners who are robust and resilient in their outlook on life.

Being part of a school based Sixth Form enables students to experience a variety of leadership opportunities. Members of Washwood Heath Academy’s Sixth Form are expected to lead by example and act as role models for the main school. .

Our unique selling point centres around us knowing our students well in terms of academic ability, and emotional capacity. We treat our students as individuals and the programmes of study they follow are individualised to meet their evolving needs. 

Please click here to view our school performance table and find out our latest 16-18 results.

Latest News & Tweets

Latest News

Twitter

@washwoodheath - 14 Feb
Happy Valentines Day from Reception! We have petals, flowers, balloons and lots of love to share! ❤️ Sending everyone lots of love! 😄 pic.twitter.com/UgzdXkXQz7— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 14, 2025
@washwoodheath - 13 Feb
We're doing some artwork and printing in Year 4 today. We have been inspired by William Morris! :) pic.twitter.com/OUkheRop7h— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 13, 2025
@washwoodheath - 11 Feb
Year 6 Bridge building. Understanding strength and loads. Learning how different structure types and shapes create a more secure and robust bridge. pic.twitter.com/2DFNKXv3NZ— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 11, 2025
@washwoodheath - 10 Feb
Y1 had a fantastic storytelling parent workshop last week - thank you to all parents who got involved and Miss Chanda for her version of Little Red! 😄 pic.twitter.com/5PPCV0bkdM— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 10, 2025
@washwoodheath - 10 Feb
Our Pupil Leaders and children in Year 4 helped Mrs Jabbar with our school assembly on Mental Health. It was very insightful and informative. pic.twitter.com/nLVTKdUCuK— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 10, 2025
@washwoodheath - 5 Feb
Thank you to those who came to the Y4 story telling workshop today. We had lots of fun and giggles! pic.twitter.com/GMmw4ijR6a— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 5, 2025
@washwoodheath - 3 Feb
National Story Telling Week is in action in Reception! We've had stories from Miss Chanda and Miss Aziz this morning. Thank you to the parents who joined us today. pic.twitter.com/JJIfYo6o8D— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 3, 2025
@washwoodheath - 3 Feb
Y4 had a brilliant poetry performance showcase on Thursday. Parents, Mrs Powis Jones and Mr Canon were invited in to hear the children's poems all about rivers. They were creatively written and performed. Well done Y4! pic.twitter.com/c7W34XjSp7— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () February 3, 2025
@washwoodheath - 31 Jan
Year 3 had a great time building their own kites with sticks, strings, and bags, then took them outside for an exciting flying adventure! pic.twitter.com/ds6QGlkpd6— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 31, 2025
@washwoodheath - 30 Jan
Y4 were very lucky to have a special workshop from Severn Trent. They had so much fun whilst learning about the usage of water. Thanks Andy! pic.twitter.com/yS6IuqWIPp— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 30, 2025
@washwoodheath - 30 Jan
We had a guest speaker from Severn Trent who taught us all about the water cycle and the importance of preserving the water that we have. Thanks Andy! pic.twitter.com/xkquGSwuD0— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 30, 2025
@washwoodheath - 30 Jan
We have something exciting coming to Washwood Primary - it's Pioneering Cadets! Thanks Laurence. pic.twitter.com/Gxn22vMMat— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 30, 2025
@washwoodheath - 24 Jan
The Pupil Leaders from Primary and Secondary have met together to discuss Article 24: Healthcare for children and young people should be as good as possible. We are looking at what's readily available and what is not. pic.twitter.com/7IWJ2MmrlD— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 24, 2025
@washwoodheath - 23 Jan
Y3 and Y4 are back together with some singing practice this morning - we love it! 😄 pic.twitter.com/sGExGs3A5P— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 23, 2025
@washwoodheath - 23 Jan
We had a snippet from Micheal Morpurgo in our reading session and Y4 are HOOKED! What's going to happen next? pic.twitter.com/SYn3wlBfxZ— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 23, 2025
@washwoodheath - 21 Jan
We are extremely proud of our (not so little) Year 4's! They showcased a fantastic performance! WELL DONE! Thank you to ALL of the parents who came to support their children - your efforts go a long way in building your child's confidence and work ethic.
@washwoodheath - 20 Jan
Year 3 had a wheelie great time during their bikeability session! They had so much fun practicing and developing their bike-riding skills 🚴 pic.twitter.com/6en6mTeJNR— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 20, 2025
@washwoodheath - 17 Jan
Miss Chanda is SO pleased to see these amazing writers and readers in action. We are so incredibly proud of our little stars! pic.twitter.com/naJTihsLjr— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 17, 2025
@washwoodheath - 17 Jan
There is a current Joseph Coelhlo obsession in Y4... It all started with Zombierella! pic.twitter.com/5uWM9u7VgR— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 17, 2025
@washwoodheath - 17 Jan
Y1 have been working super hard, Miss Chanda is SO pleased to see this amazing writer and reader in  action! We are so incredibly p roud of our little stars! pic.twitter.com/upqTat6F9L— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () January 17, 2025