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The College - Canford Sixth Form

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Canford School is one of the UK’s top co-educational boarding and day schools where pupil outcomes are outstanding, and we’re proud to be ranked No.1 in the region for A* at A Level.

This is an exciting time at Canford, as our brand new Sixth Form College facilities are opening up, affording our pupils access to beautiful community and social spaces.

Through our four core College elements - College Academics, College Experiences, College Life and College Futures - whether you are joining us as a boarder or a day pupil you’ll find a wide range of opportunities both within and beyond your studies to enhance your potential and ignite your aspirations. We want you to leave us equipped with the skills to thrive in the wider world,  and our dynamic programmes will help you achieve this.

Our Sixth Form is a place where you can develop your skills, explore new talents, and truly flourish within a supportive and nurturing community.

 

Julia Bird - Canford Sixth Form Assistant Head College

 

A warm welcome from the Assistant Head College - Julia Bird

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Welcome to The College - Canford Sixth Form

“To build a community of open-minded people who are motivated to embrace learning in all its forms, and committed to making a difference to their own lives, and to the lives of others.  Our exceptional education grants freedom to grow and creates opportunities for all to explore, to express and to excel.”

Our Mission

The College - Four Core Elements

College Academics

A Level Curriculum taught by exceptional teachers at the forefront of academic excellence.

College Experiences

Opportunities to lead, explore your talents and be yourself in a warm and supportive community.

College Life

A community and culture to help you thrive. Wellbeing, Welfare and Support for Learning.

College Futures

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

The College Hub

 

The College Hub - now open

The Hub is a brand new, state of the art Sixth Form building.  Think of it as your one-stop-shop for everything Sixth Form! Similar to a Student Union, it’s where you can find all the support and enrichment you need, as well as plenty of study and social spaces, as you get ready for university or whatever comes next in the journey to making your dreams a reality. 

Find out more about our new Sixth Form building 

Our Sixth Form People

Best co-educational independent boarding and day school in the South West for A Level A* and GCSE 9-7 performance. Sunday Times parent power report 2025

“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

45

Oxbridge offers in the past 5 years

80%+

Offers each year to Russell Group/Sunday Times Top 12 universities

54%

A Level A*/A Grades in 2024

10

Pupils to U.S. 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

Latest Sixth Form News

Canford Sixth Form

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Canford School pupils - living

 

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The Canford Impact - Outdoor English lesson

 

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Canford Sixth Form pupils on Speech Day