New Sixth Form College
The College
The College building is on three sides of a courtyard close to the main Manor House and all the main teaching areas, theatre, library, music school and sports centre. The Hub building is for the whole Sixth Form, and is where you will find the Careers and Future Life Centre, Wellbeing Centre, study spaces and social areas. It's also the building where Upper Sixth day pupils have their designated study spaces. Two further wings complete the U shape and provide separate Upper Sixth ensuite boarding accommodation for boys and girls. This state-of-the-art Sixth Form building will open in the following phases:
Opened March 2025 - College Hub facilities open for all current Lower and Upper Sixth pupils.
September 2025 - The College Hub becomes the base for Upper Sixth day pupils. Upper Sixth boarders continue to live in the vertical house system whilst accessing all College Hub facilities freely.
September 2026 - College Residences open for Upper Sixth boarders.
Find out more about the College Concept at the link below.
"An inspirational, innovative, integrated Sixth Form experience at the heart of the School.”
Sir Gary Coward, Chair of Governors
Quad and Atrium Video
Perimeter of Site Video
The Hub - Opening week
The College Hub
2025
Opening of enhanced Sixth Form careers and future life hub facilities
Conference and seminar space for workplace-style physical and virtual events and networking
A teaching kitchen and entertainment dining area for small pupil-led functions
A range of multi-purpose social and educational spaces
2026
Anticipated opening of Upper Sixth accommodation wings
Separate Single Sex residential wings with en suite accommodation for Upper Sixth boarders
Dedicated mixed lodge space for Upper Sixth Day pupils
Linked to hub facilities round a central courtyard college setting
The College - Four Core Elements
A Level Curriculum taught by exceptional teachers at the forefront of academic excellence.
Opportunities to lead, explore your talents and be yourself in a warm and supportive community.
A community and culture to help you thrive. Wellbeing, Welfare and Support for Learning.
Leading Higher Education and Careers provision to empower you in making your dreams a reality.
The Sixth Form at Canford is critical as we prepare our pupils to make the transition from school to life beyond. Expectations and the personal development needs of 17-18 year olds preparing for a competitive world are very different to those of younger pupils, and the new College structure will allow for stage-specific guidance, appropriate expectations and demands. Ben vessey
