16+ Entry
Around 30 pupils each year join Canford in the Sixth Form from a wide range of backgrounds, both educationally and geographically. They are warmly welcomed into the Canford community and throw themselves into the vast range of opportunities on offer.
After visiting the school, the submission of a completed registration form is required by early October for entry the following September. We hope the information provided on this page gives you a good sense of the process for joining Canford at Sixth Form.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths.
The 16+ Admissions Journey
Scroll through the timeline below to see the general admissions journey for those joining in the Sixth Form.
If you have missed any of the deadlines please contact the Admissions team via email, admissions@canford.com, to enquire about your options.
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- Year 10
Come along to our Open Morning with presentation and a Q&A session about joining our Sixth Form and a private tour.
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- Year 10
If you have attended one of our Open Mornings but would like to explore some aspects of Canford in more detail before registering your child you can book a private visit.
- Year 11
Come along to our Open Morning with presentation and a Q&A session about joining our Sixth Form and a private tour.
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- Year 11
After visiting the school, the submission of a completed registration form is required by early October of Year 11 for entry to our Sixth Form the following September. Please refer to the 16+ Admissions Guide for exact deadline date for applications.
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- Year 11
Applicants are invited to the school in early November of Year 11 for tests (Entrance Tests, Academic Scholarship, Assyrian Scholarship including Sport Scholarship, Music Scholarship) and an interview. For exact dates please refer to the 16+ Admissions Guide.
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- Year 11
Scholarship outcomes and offers are made on 1st December in line with all HMC Schools.
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- Year 11
11th December 2024 is the deadline for acceptance of offers.
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- Year 11
A Level subject options required. Further guidance is available from our Head of Sixth Form and Heads of Department.
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- Year 11
All our new joiners will be invited to Familiarisation Day in June of Year 11 which is a great opportunity for them to get used to Canford life, have some fun and make some new friends!
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- Year 12
Welcome to Canford! Your Canford journey starts in September 2025. It is a busy term for our Lower Sixth who will finally get the chance to experience all of the fantastic opportunities available here at Canford.
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If your child has missed our assessment testing options, please get in touch to find out if registration is still open for your child's year of entry. If last minute places remain available we will arrange testing. Contact us via email:
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