Applying to Sixth Form
September 2027 entry: Our Sixth Form Open Evening for September 2027 entry will take place on Thursday 22 October 2026, from 5.00 pm to 7.15 pm. Please check back for further details in due course, including our Sixth Form Course Guide 2027-2029 and online application form.
September 2026 entry: We were delighted to welcome so many visitors to our Sixth Form Open Evening in October 2025. Please see our presentation here:
Sixth Form Open Evening Presentation
You can find out all about the courses we offer in our
SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2026-2028 PDF
SIXTH FORM COURSE GUIDE 2026-2028 Flip Book
The deadline to apply to Backwell Sixth Form for September 2026 entry has passed. Late applications will be considered, and we will do our best to accommodate your subject choices. However, please be aware that those subjects may already be full and there could be reduced choice in terms of subject combinations. If you wish to make a late application, please contact the Sixth Form Team by telephone on 01275 463371 or via mailbox@backwellschool.net and complete the relevant online application form.
The application form for students who will be new to Backwell School in September 2026 is different to that of students currently studying at Backwell School as we require further information from you. Please ensure that you complete the correct application form.
- Year 11 students new to Backwell School, please complete the application form here: https://frog.backwellschool.net/sf-app-ext and contact the Sixth Form Team via mailbox@backwellschool.net.
- Year 11 students currently studying at Backwell School: Please log in to your Frog account and click on the ‘Application to join Backwell Sixth Form’ link on the Student Notices page.
Provisional application timeline for September 2026 entry
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Thursday 23 October 2025 |
Sixth Form Open Evening |
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Friday 24 October 2025 |
Online applications open |
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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 |
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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 |
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May 2026 |
Conditional offers made to students |
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Friday 3 July 2026 |
Sixth Form Transition Day (attendance is compulsory if Backwell Sixth Form is your first or second choice) |
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Thursday 20 August 2026 |
GCSE Results Day |
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Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Deadline to complete online registration at Backwell Sixth Form |
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Thursday 3 September 2026 |
Inset Day (students not in school) |
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Friday 4 September 2026 |
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Monday 7 September 2026 |
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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.
