Luton Sixth Form College, Luton
Luton Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Luton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Luton Sixth Form College in detail
Luton Sixth Form College in its own words
In its own words: "We place students at the heart of everything we do, creating an ambitious, inclusive and supportive community in which every young person can flourish. Our values shape college life and reflect our commitment to respect, responsibility, equality and the fundamental British values that underpin our wider society."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, tennis, basketball, badminton, chess, robotics, gardening and Duke of Edinburgh.
Coming up: an admissions event on Monday 9 November 2026, an open evening on Monday 9 November 2026, an admissions event on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1413 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 52% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 17% into work. 10% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Luton Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Luton 6th Form (opposite), 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Luton Sixth Form College is a sixth form college in the Barnfield area of Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
29.9
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
8%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
951
A-Level students
94%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 16 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,413 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
10%
Top-third university
67%
Degree course
70%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,360 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
Latest from Luton Sixth Form College
Welcome to the new academic year
14 Aug 2026
Investing in your wellbeing this year
14 Aug 2026
Celebrating our students’ success
14 Aug 2026
Celebrating our class of 2026!
14 Aug 2026
Culture Day
14 Aug 2026
Personal Development Fair: connecting you with opportunities beyond the classroom
14 Aug 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 22 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Luton
Across Luton council
Places available
3,303
Applications
2,972
Got 1st preference
82.8%
Got preferred school
95.5%
All secondary applications across Luton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Questions parents ask about Luton Sixth Form College
What is Luton Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Luton Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Luton Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When Luton Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Luton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Luton Sixth Form College?
Apply through Luton's coordinated admissions process, naming Luton Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Luton Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 22 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Luton Sixth Form College?
Luton Sixth Form College is at Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)