Sixth Form
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Latest Sixth Form News...
Earn while you learn in Sixth Form!
There are a number of opportunities for Sixth Form students to take part in paid work whilst studying at King James. These offer not just a welcome source of income, but also a way to gain valuable work experience and a respected addition to their CV.
Shortlisted for The Key Awards 2026
Two teams of Year 12 Media students at King James I Academy have been shortlisted to receive an award at The Key Awards 2026. The teams, calling themselves ‘The Gourmet Gurus’ and ‘The Escape Artists’ have been nominated in the category of ‘Key+ Innovators of the Year’.
Gourmet Gurus Go Glamping
A team of Sixth Form students, calling themselves 'Gourmet Gurus Go Glamping', who have been taking part in The Key+ Challenge, have used their funding to organise an overnight glamping experience.
CyberFirst accreditation for King James
We are proud to announce that King James I academy has achieved CyberFirst School status, recognising our commitment to excellence in computing and cyber security education.
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