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The St. Aidan's & St. John Fisher Associated Sixth Form was created in 1973 as a venture in
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education. The two schools, St. Aidan's C of E High School and St. John Fisher Catholic High School are based on the south side of
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, North Yorkshire, England, separated by a five-minute walk. The
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has increased in size since 1973 when with only 70 students, the two sixth forms were too small to run separately. Today, with over 1000 students enrolled, it is the largest associated sixth form in the United Kingdom. This allows it to offer diverse subjects. Although the majority of students come from the two stem schools, students join from other schools in the surrounding area, including those in
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, most notably,
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,
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and
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and
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. After Sixth Form study, the majority of students continue to college or university.


Curriculum

The Associated Sixth Form provides more subjects than would be possible if the two schools operated independently. Its curriculum includes GCE Advanced (A2), GCE Advanced Supplementary (AS) and Advanced Applied and Intermediate
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levels. Students can select different specifications in the same subject, and those who are suitable study Advanced Extension Award (AEA) for one year at A2 Level. The majority of students have lessons at both schools.


Specialist College Status

The component schools each have subject areas in which they have Specialist College Status. St John Fisher School has been awarded Specialist College Status in both Arts and Humanities and St Aidan's School has Specialist College Status in Science and Modern Languages.


Notable former pupils

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– Yorkshire cricketer *
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– Labour MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor. *
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– Anglican bishop and theological college principal


See also

* St. Aidan's C of E High School * St. John Fisher Catholic High School


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Aidan's and Saint John Fisher Associated Sixth Form Schools in Harrogate Educational institutions established in 1973 Sixth form colleges in North Yorkshire