Welcome to Sixth Form

at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury

Our curriculum encourages students to think harder, so they know more. 

It aims to develop the knowledge, skills and experiences, to enable them to become upstanding citizens who make informed and ambitious choices. 

We take immense pride in ensuring all our students develop academically and as people, which is why alongside top-quality teaching, students engage in daily tasks both in and out of the classroom that drive personal development.  

Our students leave us well prepared for life beyond Sixth Form, whether that be at university, enrolling onto an apprenticeship or securing employment. 
At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury we support all our students to lead happy and healthy lives and to aspire to a career that is fulfilling and makes a real difference to their local and wider community. 

If you are someone with high ambition; are determined to do your best and persevere when things are challenging; and want to be part of a growing, caring and extremely ambitious Sixth Form, then you are perfect for Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Sixth Form. 

Open EveningThursday 14th November 2024
Application DeadlineMonday 3rd February 2025
InterviewsMarch and April 2025
Enrolment21st & 22nd August 2025 (9 - 11:30am)
Induction DayTuesday 2nd September 2025

16-19 Bursary Fund

The Department for Education (DfE) established the 16-19 Bursary Fund to support those students who really need to access funds in order to support their learning and their progression to further learning. This may be spent on things like (not exhaustive): transport (to and from school, where students live more than 20 minutes’ walk away from school), course books, equipment, field trips and other course-related costs, uniform; the costs of attending university interviews and open days.

If you are in a household with an income of below £30,000 you may be eligible. Complete the MS forms link in the presence of your parents/carers (you will need to do this as access to RM Unify is required when uploading evidence). Applications can be completed at any time throughout the academic year but must be completed in both year 12 and 13.

Bursary Fund Application Form

Bursary Fund Policy

Payments will be paid directly into your bank account. Therefore, make sure you complete these details on the Bursary Application Form carefully.

Reimbursements: In cases where students prefer to pay up-front cost of items that they require, the school will reimburse them upon completion of a claim form and provision of an itemised VAT receipt or invoice (screengrabs are not sufficient). Please be aware that, although the finance department will endeavour to process BACS forms and pay as soon as possible, it could take up to 30 days to make payment.

Support in-kind: In cases where students are unable to pay up-front costs of items, the school will order items on their behalf. The school may also choose to place orders on students’ behalf for course books and other materials.