A SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR THE FUTURE

Although much loved by students, The Dixon Sixth Form Centre, opened in 1970, no longer meets the needs of a growing Sixth Form.

Our vision is to transform the Dixon from a series of small studies designed for boarders prep time, into a modern, more open plan, space that allows for collaborative working and group seminars which facilitates a pre-university experience, preparing our leavers for higher education and the world of work.

The Dixon building remains structurally sound and consistent with our pathway to net zero sustainability strategy. Our plans are to transform the building rather than replace it.

Refurbishment plans built on the input from current pupils and our ‘critical friend’ (Old Kingswoodian Kate Meigneux, a residential and commercial architectural garden and interior designer) will include in Phase 1:

• Reconfiguring the existing spaces to provide a range of different study spaces within the existing floorplate

• Increased capacity without extending the building

• Improved external appearance via new skin, refurbished windows and a light filled atrium