Idsall School and Sixth Form

03/09/2026

📢 We're Recruiting: Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes Lead) 📢

Are you passionate about creating a culture of high expectations, inclusion and belonging where every student can thrive?
Idsall School is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes Lead).

This is a pivotal role, leading behaviour, attendance, personal development and the continued growth of our positive school culture.

📍 Permanent | Full Time (1.0 FTE)
📍 Leadership Scale L8-L12
📍 Required January 2027

If you have the passion and leadership skills to inspire positive outcomes for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply here:

03/09/2026

🎊 A very warm welcome back to all our students, staff and families as we begin a new term 🎊

It has been wonderful to see our students returning to school this week. Yesterday's transition day was a great success, with our new Year 7 and Year 11 students but also Sixth Formers settling in brilliantly and making a fantastic start to the new academic year.

Today, we are delighted to welcome all students back as we begin a new term together 📚

💡 "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier 💡

Here's to new opportunities, new friendships, and a successful year ahead. We can't wait to see what this new school year brings 💫

24/08/2026

Why Choose Open6?

More subjects. More opportunities. More independence.

In this video, Nicola explains why Open6 offers the best of both worlds - the support of a school Sixth Form combined with the opportunities and flexibility of a much larger network.

Discover how Open6 helps students take their next step with confidence.

Find your Sixth Form and discover more at www.open6.co.uk.

20/08/2026

⭐ What a fantastic GCSE Results Day! ⭐

A huge congratulations to all our students collecting their GCSE results today! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, determination and achievements.

No matter what your next step may be, today is a chance to celebrate everything you have accomplished. You have overcome challenges, worked hard and shown real resilience throughout your journey.
Thank you to our wonderful staff, parents and carers who have supported our young people every step of the way.

🎓✨ Good luck to all our students as they begin their exciting next chapter. We can't wait to see what you achieve next! 🎓✨

20/08/2026

⭐ What a fantastic GCSE Results Day! ⭐

A huge congratulations to all our students collecting their GCSE results today! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, determination and achievements.

🌟 Top Performers

A special congratulations to our highest-achieving students:

🏆 Will Bond achieved 4 x Grade 9, 4 x Grade 8 and 1 x Level 2 Distinction *

🏆 Zara Jenkins achieved 1 x Grade 9, 3 x Grade 8, 4 x Grade 7 and 1 x Grade 6

🏆 Nathan Lang achieved 4 x Grade 8, 4 x Grade 7 and 1 x Grade 6

🏆 Abigail Morris achieved 1 x Grade 9, 6 x Grade 8, 1 x Grade 7 and 1 x Level 2 Distinction *

🏆 Tyler Turkington achieved 1 x Grade 9, 4 x Grade 8, 3 x Grade 7 and 1 x Level 2 Distinction *

🏆 Ffion Williams achieved 1 x Grade 9, 4 x Grade 8, 1 x Grade 7, 2 x Level 2 Distinction *

No matter what your next step may be, today is a chance to celebrate everything you have accomplished. You have overcome challenges, worked hard and shown real resilience throughout your journey.

Thank you to our wonderful staff, parents and carers who have supported our young people every step of the way.

🎓✨ Good luck to all our students as they begin their exciting next chapter. We can't wait to see what you achieve next!

18/08/2026

Student Story: Accessing more subject choices through Open6

Before Open6, some subjects simply weren't available at every Sixth Form.

Hear how Open6 enabled one student to study Further Maths while remaining at the Sixth Form they already knew and felt supported at.

Discover how Open6 creates more opportunities without compromising support and community.

Find your Sixth Form and discover more at www.open6.co.uk

17/08/2026

📚🎒 Getting Ready for the New School Year! 🎒📚

As we prepare to welcome everyone back for another exciting school year, we'd like to remind families to check our school uniform requirements before September.

Wearing the correct uniform helps children feel part of our school community and ensures they are ready to learn from day one.
Please take some time over the summer to make sure your child has everything they need. 👔👖

You can find full details of our uniform expectations, including approved items and suppliers, here: 👉 https://idsallschool.co.uk/uniform/

Everyone at Idsall School would like to thank you for your continued support.

We look forward to seeing all our students looking smart and ready for a fantastic new school year! 🎊

15/08/2026

A huge thank you to Trust alumnus and University of Birmingham PhD student Ben Fry for coming back to inspire our students with an incredible hands-on neuroscience workshop.

Experiences like this are what The Open6 Offer is all about - bringing learning to life, broadening horizons and helping young people develop the confidence and skills they'll need for the future.



https://youtu.be/kGGsK7Y-52o

Find out more at http://www.open6.co.uk

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14/08/2026

🚨 Closing Date Approaching! 🚨

There's still time to apply for our Site Assistant vacancy, but not for long!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school team in a permanent, full-time role supporting the day-to-day maintenance, safety, and security of our school site.

📅 Application deadline: 17th August

If you're practical, proactive, and enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us provide the very best environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

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We are seeking to recruit a Site Assistant to work under the direction of the Site Manager to ensure the premises are safe and well maintained at all times.

13/08/2026

🎉 A Level Results Day 2026 🎉

Today we celebrate the incredible achievements of our A Level students. We are immensely proud of everything they have accomplished through their hard work, dedication and resilience.

🌟 Top Performers
A special congratulations to our highest-achieving students:

🏆 Zak Jones, who achieved an impressive A*, A and B
🏆 Issac Nagra secured an outstanding A, A and A
🏆 Aimee Powell achieved Distinction, B and A*
🏆 Mya Sahota, who achieved A, B and Distinction
🏆 Sannan Muhammed, who achieved three Distinctions in his Vocational courses

We are incredibly proud of all our student; their hard work and determination have led to fantastic individual successes. Whether you are progressing to university, apprenticeships, employment, or other exciting opportunities, we congratulate you on reaching this important milestone.

Thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families who have helped our students achieve their goals.

👏Congratulations to the Class of 2026. We wish you every success in the future!👏