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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.