St Aidan’s & St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form

🎉 Outstanding Results at the Associated Sixth Form! 🎉

St. Aidan’s and St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form is delighted to celebrate another exceptional year of results, with outcomes exceeding expectations and reflecting the dedication, resilience and hard work of our students and staff.

🌟 80%+ of students achieved at least one A*–C grade
🌟 95%+ achieved three or more A Level or equivalent qualifications
🌟 Students achieved an impressive number of A and A grades*, alongside the highest vocational grades of Distinction and Distinction*
🌟 Our positive value-added score shows that students have performed above national expectations based on prior attainment

These outstanding results have opened the door to a wide range of exciting futures, including prestigious universities, higher-level apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

This year’s success also highlights the strength of the unique partnership between St. Aidan’s CE High School and St John Fisher Catholic High School. Through the Associated Sixth Form, students benefit from an extensive curriculum, exceptional teaching expertise and a vibrant community bringing together young people from across Harrogate and the surrounding area.

We are particularly proud of the breadth of achievement across this year’s cohort. Alongside our highest-attaining students, many young people have exceeded their personal targets, overcome challenges and shown remarkable determination in achieving their ambitions. 👏

Our headteachers, Siân Dover and Steve Mort, have praised the commitment and perseverance of students, the dedication of staff, and the support of parents, carers and families.

To every student: congratulations! We are incredibly proud of what you have achieved and wish you every success in the next chapter - whether that means university, an apprenticeship, further training or employment. Your journey starts here. 🚀

Thank you to everyone who has supported our students throughout their sixth form journey. Today is a celebration of the whole Associated Sixth Form community. ❤️

Wishing all students across the Associated Sixth Form the very best as you receive your results tomorrow. 🎓

Staff at both schools will be here to support and help you navigate your next steps. Whatever your results, we are incredibly proud of the hard work, commitment and effort you have all put in.

Good luck - you’ve got this! 🌟

After enjoying a traditional fondue dinner last night, our Year 12 Physics students were up bright and early for another exciting day of exploring. Today’s highlights included a visit to a hydroelectric dam, a scenic boat cruise on the lake, and a walk to the iconic Jet d’Eau. This evening, they’re looking forward to dinner at an Italian restaurant before another early start tomorrow. Another fantastic day of learning and making memories!

A huge thank you to dedicated students and Lay Chaplain Mrs Shores for representing St. Aidan’s Church of England High School so brilliantly at the Church on Show stand during this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. 💙🙏

This year’s theme, “Journeying with Jesus,” gave visitors the opportunity to explore the life and teachings of Jesus, with our students proudly sharing a display based on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. They even had the honour of welcoming the Archbishop of York to the stand to showcase their work.

Throughout the week, our fantastic student volunteers gave their time with enthusiasm, warmth and confidence. A special thank you to Emma and Grace (Year 13), Emma and Sophia (Year 12), and Bethan and Lottie (Year 11) for being such wonderful ambassadors for our school.

Thank you all for living out our values of service, compassion and community—you have made us incredibly proud. ⭐️💙

The Year 12 Fine Art and Photography students have also returned from a fantastic couple of days in London.

They spent time visiting a visual feast of galleries, ranging from Frameless to the National Portrait Gallery.

The Fine Art, Photography and Textiles students were an absolute credit to the School throughout the trip. ⭐️

Our St. Aidan’s Year 12 Fashion & Textiles students have had an inspiring time in London! ✨🧵

The trip included visits to two fantastic exhibitions, an evening enjoying a spectacular show, time taking in the breathtaking views from the Sky Garden, and a chance to explore some of London’s famous fabric shops.

A wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of fashion, textiles and design, gaining inspiration and ideas that will undoubtedly influence their future work. What a memorable experience! Huge thanks to the staff that made this trip possible. ⭐️👗🎨

This academic year, a group of over 30 Year 12 students completed an IRIS project titled ‘Earth Observation’.

This required students to teach themselves how to analyse satellite data and then use their skills to conduct their own research project before producing an academic research poster.

Students researched a wide variety of topics including effects of wildfires, emissions from volcanoes and impacts of global warming.

The students were delighted receive their certificates today and to see their printed posters for the first time. They are excited to see them up on display in the science corridor.⭐️

News in from our Year 12 Creative Writers in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✍️

Students have been enjoying the sunshine, the beach, local ice creams and, of course, really productive and inspiring writing workshops with our resident writers. We’re looking forward to our showcase of work tonight ahead of our return tomorrow. As ever, our wonderfully talented students really are a credit to us.⭐️

A group of dedicated Year 12 Media students recently volunteered their time and talents to complete a filming project for Harrogate Skills 4 Living, a local Harrogate-based charity which provides care, education, support and accommodation to people in the Harrogate District with learning disabilities and autism. Working together behind the camera, the students worked together to create and edit engaging content to showcase the charity’s important work within the community.

Charity CEO, Julia Moor commented

“..the promotional videos look great and will be put to good use. Well done to the students who took part, I can already envisage lots more filming opportunities that could be mutually beneficial....”

The project provided valuable real-world experience while making a meaningful difference for a great cause. A huge thank you to both the students involved for their creativity, professionalism, and commitment, and to the team at HS4L for providing this opportunity and for their support, encouragement and direction.

We look forward to partnering again with the charity in the future.