Welcome to Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
A warm welcome to Bournside Sixth Form. We are delighted that you are considering studying for your A Levels and BTEC qualifications with us. We understand how challenging and rewarding your time in our Sixth Form will be; with 39 A Level and BTEC courses on offer plus extra-curricular options including Core Maths and the Extended Project Qualification, studying with us means you can pick the best combination of subjects to suit your interests and aspirations.We pride ourselves on the outstanding support we offer our students and whether you have fixed your sights on going to university, starting employment, or are still considering your options, we will support and challenge you to excel, both personally and academically.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,862 Total
No. of Boys
921 (49.5%)
No. of Girls
941 (50.5%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
13.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.57%
A*/A grades
17.55%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
36%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Quick ApplyKey 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
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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
Alumni Stories
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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
FAQs
Our open evening is on Thursday 22nd January 2026 from 5.30pm - 8pm.
Applications open on Thursday 22nd January 2026 and close at 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.