< Previous9 A BRAND NEW, PRE-UNIVERSITY HOME We are excited that our new Sixth Form Centre will open in autumn 2023. Our new purpose-designed home will offer a: • pre-university learning experience and careers zone, with wellbeing at the heart • distinct ‘reading room’ for private work • break out spaces for discussion and debate, collaboration and team- work • blended areas for café-style work-socialising We also opened our new library in spring 2023, which houses many books to support reading for both pleasure and the curriculum, up to and beyond A-Levels. The new Sixth Form Centre is designed to inspire and motivate you and to provide a bridge to university and beyond.10 APPLICATION JOURNEY SIGN UP TO ATTEND OUR OPEN EVENING Held in November, our Sixth Form Open Evening offers a great opportunity to hear from our Headteacher, Head of Sixth Form and Heads of School; and visit our subject stands, to learn more about what life in Sixth Form at Burford School is like. COME AND VISIT We are always delighted to welcome you to visit the Sixth Form and talk to our team. To arrange a visit on a normal school day, or ask any questions, please contact Sixth Form Admissions at sixthformadmissions@burford. oxon.sch.uk SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM Our straightforward application form is designed to provide us with all the information we need to consider you as a future Burford Sixth Form student. Applications should be made by mid-January of your Year 11 year. Our Application Form can be found on the Joining in Sixth Form page of our Admissions section on our website: www.burford.oxon.sch.uk/admissions/joining-in-sixth-form Please check that you meet our Sixth Form entrance criteria and entry requirements first, which can also be found on this page of the website.11 ATTEND AN INTERVIEW We hold interviews for all students applying to the Sixth Form and they are designed so that we can gain a better understanding of your anticipated course choices, likely GCSE grades and your career aims. Interviews take place after the application deadline, between January and February. OFFER OF PLACES We offer places to Sixth Form in the spring term. On GCSE results day, students that have been offered a place are required to check that they have achieved grades to follow their chosen courses. The school’s Careers Department, Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Head of Sixth Form will be available at this time for consultation. INDUCTION Induction day activities enable students to get to know each other, provide an insight into the extra-curricular activities and enrichment programme available at Sixth Form, and give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with your new Sixth Form surroundings. Our Sixth Form team provide guidance and advice for all students, supporting them through the transition from Year 11 into Sixth Form. Mrs C Brown, Head of Sixth Form NEXT STEPS We hope this information has been useful, but please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions at sixthformadmissions@burford.oxon.sch.uk BURFORD SCHOOL Cheltenham Road, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4PL sixthformadmissions@burford.oxon.sch.uk www.burford.oxon.sch.uk 01993 823303Next >