Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, London
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College in detail
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are committed to preparing every student for the rapidly evolving global workplace. I am thrilled to welcome you to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, a place where young people can build confidence, aim high, and succeed. At SHC we are committed to preparing every student for the rapidly evolving global workplace, equipping them to thrive, as creative, lifelong learners."
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 13 January 2027, an open evening on Wednesday 10 March 2027 and an open evening on Wednesday 9 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Greenwich
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 677 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 16% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 25% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitworth Road, 290 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
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a large mixed further education college for students aged 16–19, located in Shooter's Hill in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England.
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At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
D+
Average grade
22.7
Points per entry
D
Best 3 A-Levels
0%
Achieving AAB+
Well below average
Value added
68
A-Level students
84%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 677 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
49%
Degree course
52%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 215 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
From Electrical Installation Student to Apprentice Engineer
13 Jul 2026
Exploring the Future of Engineering & Innovation with Bosch
3 Jun 2026
Foundation Learning Students at Calvert Devon
31 Mar 2026
New Business Centre Opens for Future Professionals
27 Mar 2026
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Launches Level 1 British Sign Language Course
25 Mar 2026
Students Inspired at BNP Paribas Young Talent Tech Day
12 Mar 2026
From Shooters Hill Sixth Form College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 16 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 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 - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
Workforce
109
Teachers
£42,579
Mean salary
2016 data
Questions parents ask about Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
What is Shooters Hill Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Shooters Hill 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 Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 16 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is at Red Lion Lane, London, SE18 4LD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)