Sixth Forms / Derbyshire
Sixth Forms in Derbyshire
Browse 69 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Derbyshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
69 sixth forms in Derbyshire
Alderwasley Hall School
Derbyshire · Special · Mixed
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Heanor · Secondary · Mixed
Landau Forte College
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Pegasus School
Swadlincote · Special · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chesterfield · Secondary · Mixed
Allestree Woodlands School
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Bladon House School
Burton-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
Brookfield Community School
Chesterfield · Secondary · Mixed
Chellaston Academy
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Chesterfield College
Chesterfield · Post-16 · Mixed
David Nieper Academy
Alfreton · Secondary · Mixed
Derby Cathedral School
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Derby College
Derby · Post-16 · Mixed
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield · Secondary · Mixed
Eastwood Grange School
Chesterfield · Special · Mixed
Friesland School
Sandiacre · Secondary · Mixed
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form
Glossop · Secondary · Mixed
Holbrook School for Autism
Belper · Special · Mixed
Hope Valley College
Hope Valley · Secondary · Mixed
Jasmine Grove School
Chesterfield · Special · Mixed
Jasmine House School
Derbyshire · Special · Mixed
John Port Spencer Academy
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Lees Brook Academy
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Littleover Community School
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Swanwick Hall School
Alfreton · Secondary · Mixed
The Bemrose School
Derby · All-through · Mixed
The Ecclesbourne School
Belper · Secondary · Mixed
Tupton Hall School
Chesterfield · Secondary · Mixed
Alvaston Moor Academy
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Aldercar High School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Alfreton Park Community Special School
Alfreton · Special · Mixed
Anthony Gell School
Matlock · Secondary · Mixed
Ashgate Croft School
Chesterfield · Special · Mixed
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Belper · Secondary · Mixed
Brackenfield Special School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Buxton Community School
Buxton · Secondary · Mixed
Castle School
Derby · All-through · Mixed
Derby High School
Derby · All-through · Mixed
Derby Moor Spencer Academy
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
Eckington School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Highfields School
Matlock · Secondary · Mixed
High Grange School
Mickleover · Special · Mixed
Include-West Bars
Chesterfield · Special · Mixed
Ivy House School
Derby · Special · Mixed
Kingsmead School
Derby · Special · Mixed
Kirk Hallam Community Academy
Ilkeston · Secondary · Mixed
Lady Manners School
Bakewell · Secondary · Mixed
Landmarks
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
Longdon Park School
Derbyshire · Special · Mixed
Meadowbrook School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Netherthorpe School
Chesterfield · Secondary · Mixed
New Direction
Chesterfield · Special · Mixed
Outwood Academy Newbold
Chesterfield · Secondary · Mixed
Peak School
High Peak · Special · Mixed
Pinc Woodlands College
Stafford · Special · Mixed
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne · Secondary · Mixed
Repton School
Derby · Senior · Mixed
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Derby · Special · Mixed
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Secondary · Mixed
St Andrew's Academy
Derby · Special · Mixed
Stanton Vale School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
St Martins School
Derby · Special · Mixed
Stubbin Wood School
Shirebrook · Special
The Bayleaf Hub
Derby · Special · Mixed
The Long Eaton School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Pingle Academy
Swadlincote · Secondary · Mixed
The Ripley Academy
Ripley · Secondary · Mixed
Trent College
Nottingham · All-through · Mixed
Wilsthorpe School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Derbyshire
Sixth forms in Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire, 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 Derbyshire, 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 Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire
Whether or not Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire?
There are 69 sixth forms in Derbyshire listed on School Signal, of which 28 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Derbyshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Alderwasley Hall School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Derbyshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Derbyshire?
Most sixth forms in Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.