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Key Dates & Deadlines

Jan 22, 2026

Sixth Form Open Evening 5.30pm - 8pm

Jan 22, 2026

Applications to our sixth form open

Feb 23, 2026

Applications to our sixth form close


Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 20 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Holiday

Mar 28 - Apr 12

May Half Term

May 23 - May 29

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About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed

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FAQs

When is your Sixth Form Open Evening?

Our open evening is on Thursday 22nd January 2026 from 5.30pm - 8pm.

When do applications to your sixth form open?

Applications open on Thursday 22nd January 2026 and close at 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026.

What happens if I miss the deadline, can I still apply to your sixth form?

You can still apply to our sixth form after the closing date, however, your application will be classed as late and processed after all other on time applications.

Do I have to live in your Priority Consideration Area of have previously attended Bournside School to attend your sixth form?

No, we encourage applications from external students who live outside of our Priority Consideration Area. In the event that we are oversubscribed we will rank students according to the criteria in our Admissions Policy, which can be found on our website.

What is the entry criteria to attend your sixth form?

The key criteria for entry is at least a grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. Please also see individual course listings to confirm subject entry requirements, which can be found on our school website.

Can I study 4 subjects at your sixth form?

At application stage you can only choose 3 subjects. If an average GSCE score of 7 or above is achieved, students can opt for a 4th subject in the first 2 weeks of enrolling with us. This is subject to space being available in the chosen subject.

Can I make changes to my chosen subjects after I complete the application form?

Please consider your subject choices carefully. Changes can only be made after GCSE results day and after completion of the enrolment form. Any changes are subject to spaces being available.