Sixth Forms / Cambridgeshire
Sixth Forms in Cambridgeshire
Browse 77 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Cambridgeshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
77 sixth forms in Cambridgeshire
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge · Post-16 · Mixed
Pilgrim Pathways School
Cambridge · PRU · Mixed
The Cavendish School
Impington · Special · Mixed
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Peterborough · All-through · Mixed
Abbey College, Ramsey
Ramsey · Secondary · Mixed
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25
Ely · Special · Mixed
Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge · Post-16 · Mixed
Cromwell Community College
Chatteris · All-through · Mixed
Hampton College
Peterborough · All-through · Mixed
Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · Post-16 · Mixed
Iqra Academy
Peterborough · Senior · Girls
Jack Hunt Academy
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge · Post-16 · Mixed
Marshfields School
Peterborough · Special · Mixed
Northstowe Learning Community
Cambridge · All-through · Mixed
Shelldene House School
Wisbech · Special · Boys
Stanground Academy
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
St Ivo Academy
St Ives · Secondary · Mixed
The Centre School
Cambridge · Special · Mixed
Castle School, Cambridge
Cambridge · Special · Mixed
Granta School
Cambridge · Special · Mixed
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridgeshire · Senior · Mixed
Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
Aurora Meldreth Manor School
Royston · Special · Mixed
Cambian Home Tree School
Wisbech · Special · Mixed
Cambourne Village College
Cambridge · Secondary · Mixed
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Cambridge · Secondary · Mixed
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge · Senior · Mixed
Cambridge Maths School
Cambridge · Post-16 · Mixed
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Cambridge · Senior · Mixed
Chesterton Community College
Cambridge · Secondary · Mixed
Comberton Village College
Cambridge · Secondary · Mixed
Ely College
Ely · Secondary · Mixed
Gretton School
Cambridge · Special · Mixed
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
Heltwate School
Peterborough · Special · Mixed
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely · Special · Mixed
Highfield Littleport Academy
Ely · Special · Mixed
Hinchingbrooke School
Huntingdon · Secondary · Mixed
Hope Tree School
Cambridgeshire · Special · Girls
Impington Village College
Cambridge · Secondary · Mixed
Ken Stimpson Academy
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
Kimbolton School
Huntingdon · All-through · Mixed
King's Ely
Ely · All-through · Mixed
Kirkstone House School
Peterborough · All-through · Mixed
Lime Academy Orton
Peterborough · Special · Mixed
Longsands Academy
St Neots · Secondary · Mixed
Mander Portman Woodward
Cambridge · Senior · Mixed
Meadowgate Academy
Wisbech · Special · Mixed
Neale-Wade Academy
March · Secondary · Mixed
Nene Park Academy
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
On Track Education Wisbech
Wisbech · Special · Mixed
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
Park House
Peterborough · Special · Mixed
Prestley Wood Academy
Alconbury Weald · Special · Mixed
Queen Katharine Academy
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
Cambridge · Senior · Mixed
Riverside Meadows Academy
St. Neots · Special · Mixed
Samuel Pepys School
St Neots · Special · Mixed
Sawtry Village Academy
Huntingdon · Secondary · Mixed
Selwyn Hall School
Cambridge · Special · Mixed
Sir Harry Smith Community College
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
Spring Common Academy
Huntingdon · Special · Mixed
St. Andrew's College Cambridge
Cambridge · Senior · Mixed
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
St Mary's School
cambridge · All-through · Girls
St Peter's School
Huntingdon · Secondary · Mixed
The Leys School
Cambridge · Senior · Mixed
The Martin Bacon Academy
Northstowe · Special · Mixed
The Netherhall School
Cambridge · Secondary · Mixed
The Perse School
Cambridge · All-through · Mixed
The Peterborough School
Peterborough · All-through · Mixed
The Sage School
March · Special · Mixed
The Stephen Perse Foundation
Cambridge · All-through · Mixed
Thomas Clarkson Academy
Wisbech · Secondary · Mixed
Thomas Deacon Academy
Peterborough · All-through · Mixed
Wisbech Grammar School
Cambridgeshire · All-through · Mixed
About sixth forms in Cambridgeshire
Sixth forms in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire, 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 Cambridgeshire, 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 Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire
Whether or not Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire?
There are 77 sixth forms in Cambridgeshire listed on School Signal, of which 19 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Cambridgeshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Hills Road Sixth Form College is among the highest rated sixth forms in Cambridgeshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Cambridgeshire?
Most sixth forms in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.