Sixth Forms / Buckinghamshire
Sixth Forms in Buckinghamshire
Browse 82 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Buckinghamshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
82 sixth forms in Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Grammar School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Boys
Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Girls
Dr Challoner's High School
Amersham · Secondary · Girls
John Hampden Grammar School
High Wycombe · Secondary · Boys
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow · Secondary · Mixed
Wycombe High School
High Wycombe · Secondary · Girls
Benjamin College
Leighton Buzzard · Special · Mixed
Buckingham School
Buckingham · Secondary · Mixed
Buckinghamshire College Group
Aylesbury · Post-16 · Mixed
Cambian Bletchley Park School
Milton Keynes · Special · Mixed
Macintyre School
Aylesbury · Special · Mixed
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes · Post-16 · Mixed
Princes Risborough School
Princes Risborough · Secondary · Mixed
Royal Latin School
Buckingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Chalfonts Community College
Gerrards Cross · Secondary · Mixed
The Grange School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
Walton High
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
Aylesbury UTC
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
Akeley Wood Senior School
Bycell Road · Senior · Mixed
Alfriston School
Beaconsfield · Special · Girls
Amersham School
Amersham · Secondary · Mixed
Aspire
High Wycombe · Secondary · Mixed
Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield · Secondary · Girls
Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision
Milton Keynes · All-through
Brooklands Academy
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
Burnham Grammar School
Slough · Secondary · Mixed
Chesham Grammar School
Chesham · Secondary · Mixed
Chiltern Hills Academy
Chesham · Secondary · Mixed
Chiltern Way Academy
Aylesbury · Special · Mixed
Chiltern Wood School
High Wycombe · Special · Mixed
Cressex Community School
High Wycombe · Secondary · Mixed
Denbigh School
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham · Secondary · Boys
E-Act Bourne End Academy
Bourne End · Secondary · Mixed
E-Act Ousedale School
Newport Pagnell · Secondary · Mixed
Eton Dorney Independent Therapeutic School
Dorney · Special · Mixed
Furze Down School
Buckingham · Special · Mixed
Great Marlow School
Marlow · Secondary · Mixed
Heritage House School
Chesham · Special · Mixed
Holmer Green Senior School
High Wycombe · Secondary · Mixed
John Colet School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
Kite Ridge School
High Wycombe · PRU · Mixed
Lord Grey Academy
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
Missenden Abbey Adult Education College
Great Missenden · Mixed
Oakgrove School
Milton Keynes · All-through · Mixed
Pebble Brook School
Aylesbury · Special · Mixed
Pioneer Secondary Academy
Stoke Poges · Secondary · Mixed
Pipers Corner School
High Wycombe · All-through · Girls
Red Balloon Aylesbury
Aylesbury · Special
Red Kite School
Princes Risborough · Special · Mixed
Shenley Brook End School
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
Sir William Ramsay School
High Wycombe · Secondary · Mixed
Slated Row School
Milton Keynes · Special · Mixed
Stantonbury School
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross · All-through · Girls
St Michael's Catholic School
High Wycombe · All-through · Mixed
Stocklake Park Community School
Aylesbury · Special · Mixed
Stony Dean School
Amersham · Special · Mixed
Stowe School
Buckingham · Senior · Mixed
St Paul's Catholic School
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
Teikyo School UK
Framewood Road · Senior · Mixed
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Aylesbury · All-through · Mixed
The Beaconsfield School
Beaconsfield · Secondary · Mixed
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
High Wycombe · All-through · Mixed
The Cottesloe School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
The Hazeley Academy
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe · Secondary · Mixed
The Kingsbrook School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
The Mandeville School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
The Milton Keynes Academy
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
The Misbourne School
Great Missenden · Secondary · Mixed
The Radcliffe School
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
The Redway School
Milton Keynes · Special · Mixed
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
High Wycombe · Secondary · Boys
The Woodlands School
Milton Keynes · Special · Mixed
Thornton College
Milton Keynes · All-through · Girls
Thorpe House School
Gerrards Cross · All-through · Boys
Unity College
High Wycombe · Special · Mixed
Waddesdon Church of England School
Aylesbury · Secondary · Mixed
White Spire School
Milton Keynes · Special · Mixed
Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe · All-through · Girls
About sixth forms in Buckinghamshire
Sixth forms in Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire, 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 Buckinghamshire, 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 Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire
Whether or not Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire?
There are 82 sixth forms in Buckinghamshire listed on School Signal, of which 18 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Buckinghamshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Aylesbury Grammar School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Buckinghamshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Buckinghamshire?
Most sixth forms in Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.