Applying to Sixth Form

September 2027 entry:

Our open evening was held on 22 October 2026 for 2027 entry. Please see below for more information.

Sixth Form Open Evening Presentation

You can find out all about the courses we offer in our

SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2027-2029 PDF

SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2027-2029 Flip Book

All applications for Backwell Sixth Form should be made via Admissions+

Click here to apply for Backwell Sixth Form

Backwell School year 11 students have received an email with their login details.
Students from other schools will need to create an account to start their application process.

Timeline for September 2027 entry

Thursday 22 October 2026

Sixth Form Open Evening

Applications Open. Click here to apply.

Friday 04 December 2026

Deadline for applications.
Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered. However, whilst we will do our best to accommodate subject choices, those subjects may already be full and there could be reduced choice in terms of subject combinations

February 2027 onwards

Sixth Form Meetings take place for all applicants.
For students new to Backwell and their parents/carers, this will include a guided tour of the school campus, visiting live lessons and an opportunity to ask questions.

We aim to make offers as soon as possible after your meeting. Please look out for an email from us.

Friday 02 July 2027

Sixth Form Transition Day, we look forward to meeting our new Sixth Formers for the day. This day will give potential students a flavour of how the Sixth Form works as well as information about the home study work for over the summer.

We strongly advise that all students with Backwell as their first or second choice attend the Sixth Form Transition day.

Thursday 19 August 2027

GCSE Results Day

If you are not a Backwell Student currently, you will need to contact us with your results.

Friday 20 August 2027

Deadline to complete online registration at Backwell Sixth Form

Wednesday 01 September 2027

Inset Day (students not in school)

Thursday 02 September 2027

Inset Day (students not in school)

Friday 03 September 2027

Sixth Form Induction Day for Year 12 students

For further information about Backwell Sixth Form, please visit the Sixth Form pages of our website or click here for the Admissions and Courses page.