Sixth Forms / Berkshire
Sixth Forms in Berkshire
Browse 91 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Berkshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
91 sixth forms in Berkshire
Cressex Lodge School
Reading · Special · Boys
Edgbarrow School
Crowthorne · Secondary · Mixed
Herschel Grammar School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
Kendrick School
Reading · Secondary · Girls
Priors Court School
Thatcham · Special · Mixed
Reading School
Reading · Secondary · Boys
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
The Holt School
Wokingham · Secondary · Girls
Upton Court Grammar School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
Charters School
Ascot · Secondary · Mixed
Denefield School
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Hamilton School
Reading · Special · Mixed
Holyport College
Holyport · Secondary · Mixed
Kennet School
Thatcham · Secondary · Mixed
King's Academy Binfield
Bracknell · All-through · Mixed
King's Academy Prospect
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Reading Girls' School
Reading · Secondary · Girls
St Michael's School
Newbury · All-through · Mixed
The Avenue Special School
Reading · Special · Mixed
The Emmbrook School
Wokingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Langley Academy
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
The Vine Christian School
Reading · All-through · Mixed
Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Slough · Post-16 · Mixed
Cox Green School
Maidenhead · Secondary · Mixed
Windsor Girls' School
Windsor · Secondary · Girls
Addington School
Reading · Special · Mixed
Altwood Church of England School
Maidenhead · Secondary · Mixed
Baylis Court School
Slough · Secondary · Girls
Beechwood School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Bradfield College
Bradfield · Senior · Mixed
Brookfields School
Reading · Special · Mixed
CAMHS Phoenix School
Wokingham · PRU · Mixed
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
Claires Court Schools
Maidenhead · All-through · Mixed
Desborough College
Maidenhead · Secondary · Boys
Downe House
Thatcham · Senior · Girls
Eden Girls' School, Slough
Slough · Secondary · Girls
Eton College
Windsor · Senior · Boys
Furze Platt Senior School
Maidenhead · Secondary · Mixed
Garth Hill College
Bracknell · Secondary · Mixed
Grove Academy
Slough · All-through · Mixed
Haybrook College
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
Heathermount School
Ascot · Special · Mixed
Heathfield School
Ascot · All-through · Mixed
High Close School
Wokingham · Special · Mixed
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
International School of Creative Arts
Ascot · Senior · Mixed
Kennel Lane School
Bracknell · Special · Mixed
King's Academy Easthampstead Park
Bracknell · Secondary · Mixed
Langley Grammar School
Langley · Secondary · Mixed
Leighton Park School
Reading · Senior · Mixed
Little Heath School
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
LVS Ascot
Ascot · All-through · Mixed
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
Maiden Erlegh School
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Manor Green School
Maidenhead · Special · Mixed
Mary Hare School
Newbury · Special · Mixed
Newbury College
Newbury · Post-16 · Mixed
Newlands Girls' School
Maidenhead · Secondary · Girls
Oak Tree School
Wokingham · Special · Mixed
Odyssey House School
Wokingham · Special · Mixed
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
Reading · All-through · Mixed
Pangbourne College
Reading · Senior · Mixed
Queen Anne's School
Reading · Senior · Girls
Ranelagh School
Bracknell · Secondary · Mixed
Reading Blue Coat School
Berkshire · Senior · Mixed
Reddam House Berkshire
Wokingham · All-through · Mixed
River Academy
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
St Bartholomew's School
Newbury · Secondary · Mixed
St Crispin's School
Wokingham · Secondary · Mixed
St Gabriel's School
Berkshire · All-through · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
St Mary's School Ascot
Ascot · Senior · Girls
The Abbey School Reading
Reading · All-through · Girls
The Brakenhale School
Bracknell · Secondary · Mixed
The Bulmershe School
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
The Castle School
Newbury · Special · Mixed
The Downs School
Newbury · Secondary · Mixed
The Forest School
Wokingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Green Room School
Windsor · Special · Mixed
The Piggott School
Reading · All-through · Mixed
The Westgate School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
The Willink School
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
The Windsor Boys' School
Windsor · Secondary · Boys
The WREN School
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Trinity School
Newbury · Secondary · Mixed
UTC Reading
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Waingels
Reading · Secondary · Mixed
Wexham School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Berkshire
Sixth forms in Berkshire provide 16-18 education through school sixth forms and dedicated sixth-form or further education colleges, each offering a different mix of A-Levels, T-Levels and BTECs. Entry requirements are set by each institution and typically depend on GCSE grades - most ask for at least five passes at grade 4 or above, with higher grades required for individual subjects. Course availability varies considerably across sixth forms in Berkshire, so it is worth checking whether the specific A-Level or vocational subjects you want are actually on offer before you apply. Open evenings in the autumn term of Year 11 are the best chance to ask questions in person and compare the teaching environment, support offer and facilities.
When comparing sixth forms in Berkshire, start with A-Level results - the average points per entry and grades at AAB or above give a consistent measure to work with across different institutions. Look at university destinations too: progression to Russell Group universities and the quality of UCAS guidance can vary significantly between a school sixth form and a standalone sixth-form college. Application deadlines in Berkshire typically fall in the winter of Year 11, so shortlist early, attend open evenings and use School Signal to compare the data in one place.
Choosing a school in Berkshire
Whether or not Berkshire has schools of a particular type, the same fundamentals help you compare your options. Ofsted judgements - Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate - summarise the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. A rating is a useful starting point, but bear in mind that some schools have not been inspected for several years and that a single word cannot capture everything about a school.
For secondary schools, Progress 8 is often more revealing than raw results. It measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs, so a school serving a less advantaged community can still post strong progress. Attainment 8 shows average achievement across eight GCSEs, and the percentage of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and maths is a useful benchmark. For 16-18 study, look at A-Level and applied-course results and where students go next.
Beyond the data, look at how places are allocated when a school is oversubscribed and whether your address is likely to secure one, the range of subjects and activities on offer, the sixth-form provision if you are planning ahead, and travel and transport. Above all, visit. An open day tells you more about a school's atmosphere, pastoral care and whether it will suit your child than any league table can.
Frequently asked questions
How many sixth forms are there in Berkshire?
There are 91 sixth forms in Berkshire listed on School Signal, of which 23 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Berkshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Cressex Lodge School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Berkshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Berkshire?
Most sixth forms in Berkshire ask for a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, though the exact threshold varies by institution. Individual A-Level subjects typically have their own grade requirements - sciences, Maths and languages often ask for a 6 or 7 in the relevant GCSE. Some sixth forms in Berkshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.