Sixth Form Overview

It’s completely FREE to study and train at LEAF Studio Sixth Form.

LEAF Studio Sixth Form is a part of LEAF Studio - a school specialising in Sport and Performing Arts. Based in Bournemouth, we provide a bespoke education for 16–19 year olds, combining a rigorous academic curriculum with practical, vocational training.

We opened in 2012 and moved into our modern and versatile building in September 2013 which is proudly home to both our Performing Arts and Sport specialisms. LEAF Studio is proudly part of Authentic Education Group.

Ofsted made the following key judgements following school inspection on 24 September 2024:

Quality of education: Good

Behaviour and attitudes: Good

Personal development: Outstanding

Leadership and management: Good

Sixth form provision: Good

LEAF Studio are regularly one of the top Studio Schools in England in terms of both our academic progress and vocational destinations.

Most internal and external students transition into LEAF Studio Sixth Form with a clear specialism in either Sport or Performing Arts. Students can study vocational BTECs, academic A-levels or even a combination of both – all entirely dependent on their own career pathways.

Our aim is for every learner to be able to move seamlessly from LEAF Studio into employment, professional performance, or university; equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to purposefully engage in all of the challenges and opportunities they will experience.