Sixth Form Application Information
The Weston Road Academy offers students a vibrant and high achieving place to study. We aim to combine academic rigour with the benefits of a more mature relationship between staff and students that will allow students to achieve their full potential.
As part of the Stafford Sixth Form, we work alongside other local secondary schools; Graham Balfour, King Edward VI, Blessed William Howard and Stafford Manor High School to provide our students with a huge breadth of high quality, advanced courses. The Stafford Sixth Form aims to provide the highest quality of education and guidance to enable students to develop their academic and personal skills.
Our open event will provide you with a comprehensive picture of our KS5 experience and to discover all that we can offer you.
Sixth Form Information
If you have any further questions or require further information you can always get in touch with us and we will be happy to discuss your future options.
For more information check out the following links:
Welcome to Stafford Sixth Form
Sixth Form Prospectus - being updated
Reasons to study at The Weston Road Academy & Student Experiences
Student Destinations - being updated
the weston road academy sixth form information evening.pdf
Sixth Form Key Contacts:
Mr C Gibbard - Head of Sixth Form - cgibbard@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk
Miss E Duffill - Post Sixteen Coordinator - eduffill@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk
Sixth Form Entry Requirements
The Sixth form entry criteria varies according to the pathway you wish to follow, as shown below. For subject specific entry criteria, please see the course information at www.staffordsixthformpartnership.co.uk
A Level Pathway |
BTEC Pathway |
Mixed Pathway |
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You need GCSE's in at least seven different subjects at grade 9-4 (including English and Mathematics).
To study other subjects already taken at GCSE you need to achieve at least a grade 5 or above in that subject. |
You need GCSEs in at least five different subjects at grade 9-4 (including English and Mathematics).
You need a 5 in the subject to be studied or in a subject relating to the one to be studied. |
You will be able to select a combination of BTECH and A Level courses.
Entry criteria for a mixed pathway can be discussed with your Head of Sixth Form. |
Course Information and Curriculm Timetable
Course information details can be accessed via the links below
Stafford Sixth Form Subject Information - click on subject links
The Weston Road Academy Curriculum Timetable
2025 2026 curriculum offer final v5.pdf
How to Apply Guide 2025