6th Form News
Scholarship Winner – The Reading List Foundation
For the past 4 years, Woodcote High Sixth Form has been signed up to be part of the Reading List Foundation, a charity whose aim is to support students with their first year of university and who believe that textbooks should not be a luxury.
This year, our recipient of the Reading List Foundation Scholarship was Christian, an exceptional Year 13 […]
UCAS Preparation – Virtual Information Event
Last week, on Thursday 23rd April, we hosted a virtual UCAS Preparation event aimed at supporting our Year 12 students and their Parents/Carers as they begin planning their Post-18 pathways.
This event provided essential guidance on the university application process. Topics covered during the session included an overview of UCAS, details about the UCAS Discovery trip, an explanation of tariff points, […]
Remembrance Day 2025
On Tuesday 11th November our school community came together for a moving Remembrance Day ceremony. It was wonderful to see so many students attending to pay their respects and reflect on the importance of remembering those who have served and sacrificed. Several students arrived wearing their cadet, guide, and scout uniforms, representing their organisations with pride and respect. Their presence […]
Year 13 Geography Students Investigate Coastal Defences at Goring-by-Sea
On Tuesday 24th September, our Year 13 Geography students visited Goring-by-Sea to investigate the impact of the groyne system on key coastal processes, including erosion and longshore drift.
Our students showed great enthusiasm throughout the day, applying their classroom learning to real-world examples while developing the physical Geography fieldwork skills needed for their independent investigations.
Their next step will be to present […]
A-Level Results Day
We are proud to share that 2025 has been our best year of A-Level Results ever!
- Over 70% of A-Level students achieved A–C grades, with nearly 46% at A–B and 17% at A–A*
- Vocational students excelled too, with over 50% achieving Distinction or Distinction*, and 93% at Merit or above
- These results are well above the national averages and mean […]
Horizons Week – Year 12
This week Year 12 students have been off timetable to experience a mix of different activities to do with their next steps post 18 and compulsory full time education. With a mix of speakers and a trip, students have had a variety of opportunities, including:
- A trip to the University of Surrey Stag Hill Campus
- A visit from St Mary’s […]
Sixth Form Taster Day 2025
Thank you to all those who attended our very successful Sixth Form Taster Day on July 2nd. It was lovely to see so many Year 11s there, plus many new-joiners from other schools. This really was an opportunity to experience how different life as a Sixth Former is compared to being in lower school and the students were able to […]
Year 13 Leavers Celebration
On Friday 20th June 2025, we said goodbye to our Year 13s. For some of them, it was the end of seven years here at Woodcote High School and their time in compulsory education and it was with mixed feelings many of them said goodbye. For others, those who joined us in Year 12, it was the end […]
Student Leadership Team 2025-2026
Welcome to our new Student Leadership Team for 2025-26! Following applications and interviews, with the Principal, Ms Marrill, Ms Case & Ms Bird, the following students have been appointed to the team:
- Head Students: Elliot and Karina
- Deputy Head Students: Hemani & Thooyavan
- Wider Team: Hamed, Shivaani & Victoria
The role of the team is to engage with all students from […]
Praise & Rewards
What a fantastic Praise and Rewards evening last night! Presentation events like this are an important part of school life, offering us the chance to pause and reflect on the achievements of our students and to celebrate their hard work, commitment, and successes. They are a celebration – not only of academic achievement, but also of personal growth, resilience, and […]
Jack Petchey Winners – Summer Term
A huge well done and congratulations to our Jack Petchey winners for the Summer Term.
Tyrone, Year 8 – This recognition award reflects the outstanding kindness, respect, and positivity Tyrone consistently demonstrates. His friendly demeanour, helpfulness, and respectful attitude have truly made a real difference in creating a welcoming environment, not […]
