Applying to Sixth Form
Our Sixth Form Open Evening for September 2026 entry takes place on Thursday 23 October 2025. No need to book!
Please check back for further details in due course, including our Sixth Form Course Information booklet 2026-2028 and online application form.
Provisional application timeline for September 2026 entry
Thursday 23 October 2025 |
Sixth Form Open Evening |
Friday 24 October 2025 |
Online applications open |
Friday 5 December 2025 |
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 2026 onwards |
Sixth Form interviews 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 |
May 2026 |
Conditional offers made to students |
Friday 3 July 2026 |
Sixth Form Transition Day (attendance is compulsory if Backwell Sixth Form is your first or second choice) |
Thursday 20 August 2026 |
GCSE Results Day |
Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Deadline to complete online registration at Backwell Sixth Form |
Tuesday 3 September 2026 |
First day of term and Sixth Form Induction 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.