Sixth Form boarding pupil
Sixth Form
Sixth Form is a time of transition in your education. GCSE courses are a distant memory and the exciting wider world lies just ahead. We realise that as a Sixth Former you will want more freedom to make your own choices, more independence, to take more responsibility for your own actions and perhaps also the opportunity to become leaders both among your peers and in the wider world. We offer A Levels plus the opportunity to take an Extended Project Qualification. Exam results are important and we set the academic bar unashamedly high, with tailored support for every individual pupil. View our latest examination results here:
With our vast co-curricular programme there are many opportunities to explore new experiences, develop leadership skills, challenge enquiring minds and prepare for life beyond Canford.
The College Concept
We have exciting plans for a new Sixth Form building which will offer the whole Sixth Form educational and social spaces, alongside boarding and day houses wings dedicated to the Upper Sixth. The planned opening for the careers hub, study spaces and social areas is the 2024/2025 academic year and the accommodation wings in 2026.
Best co-educational independent school in the South West for 2023 A Level performance.Sunday Times parent power report 2024
Explore our Sixth Form opportunities
“All pupils are encouraged to develop a love of learning. This is supported by their peers - it is all about creating that positive culture.”
Ieuan Weir - Deputy Head Academic
44
Oxbridge offers in the past 5 years
80%+
Offers each year to Russell Group/Sunday Times Top 12 universities
54%
A Level A*/A Grade in 2024
10
Pupils to US universities in past 2 years
9
Average class size for A Level
40
Pupil Leader roles each year
56
Sixth Form NCOs in the CCF
13
Ted talks run by Sixth Formers to Fourth Form scholars
Our People
Sixth Form boarding pupil and former Head of School
Sixth Form pupil, former Head of School and England U19 Cricketer
Sixth Form day pupil and former Head of School
Former Head of School
Upper Sixth pupil and British Swimming team athlete
Sixth Form day pupil, NCO in the CCF
Sixth Form boarding pupil
Sixth Form boarding pupil
Sixth Form boarding pupil
Sixth Form pupil
Sixth Form day pupil
Sixth Form day pupil
Head of Careers and Higher Education
“Opportunities and experiences that last a lifetime.”
Sebastian - Upper Sixth pupil