Sixth Forms / Devon
Sixth Forms in Devon
Browse 95 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Devon. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
95 sixth forms in Devon
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
South Molton · Special · Mixed
Colyton Grammar School
Colyton · Secondary · Mixed
Mill Ford School
Plymouth · Special · Mixed
Oakwood Specialist College
Dawlish · Special · Mixed
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay · Secondary · Girls
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham · Secondary · Mixed
City College Plymouth
Plymouth · Post-16 · Mixed
Clyst Vale Community College
Exeter · Secondary · Mixed
Coombeshead Academy
Newton Abbot · Secondary · Mixed
Dartmouth Academy
Dartmouth · All-through · Mixed
Devonport High School for Boys
Plymouth · Secondary · Boys
Ellen Tinkham School
Exeter · Special · Mixed
Glendinning Academy
Newton Abbot · Special · Mixed
Heather Bridge School
Yelverton · Special · Mixed
Infocus College
Exeter · Special · Mixed
Kingsbridge Academy
Kingsbridge · Secondary · Mixed
Lifeworks College
Totnes · Special · Mixed
On Track Education Barnstaple
Barnstaple · Special · Mixed
On Track Education Totnes
Totnes · Special · Mixed
Orchard Manor School
Dawlish · Special · Mixed
Plymstock School
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Quay View School
Yelverton · Special · Mixed
Royal Deaf Education Trust
Exmouth · Special · Mixed
Royal Deaf Education Trust
Exmouth · Special · Mixed
South Devon College
Paignton · Post-16 · Mixed
Teign School
Newton Abbot · Secondary · Mixed
The Wildings
Talaton · Special · Mixed
Tor View School
Tavistock · Special · Mixed
Exmouth Community College
Exmouth · Secondary · Mixed
Magdalen Court School
Exeter · Special · Mixed
Tavistock College
Tavistock · Secondary · Mixed
ACE Schools Plymouth
Plymouth · All-through · Mixed
Arts University Plymouth
Plymouth · Mixed
Beyond Creative Education
Newton Abbot · Special · Mixed
Bideford College
Bideford · Secondary · Mixed
Bidwell Brook School
Totnes · Special · Mixed
Blundell's School
Tiverton · Senior · Mixed
Breakthrough College
South Brent · Special · Mixed
Brixham College
Brixham · Secondary · Mixed
Cann Bridge School
Plymouth · Special · Mixed
Chapel Bridge School
Plymouth · Special · Mixed
Combe Pafford School
Torquay · Special · Mixed
Coombe Dean School
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Devonport High School for Girls
Plymouth · Secondary · Girls
Eat That Frog C.I.C
Torquay · Special · Mixed
Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas
Dawlish · Mixed
Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · Post-16 · Mixed
Exeter Mathematics School
Exeter · Post-16 · Mixed
Exeter School
Exeter · All-through · Mixed
Hele's School
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Ivybridge Community College
Ivybridge · Secondary · Mixed
K-HQ
Devon · Special · Girls
King Edward VI Community College
Totnes · Secondary · Mixed
Kingsley School Devon
Bideford · All-through · Mixed
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Mayfield School
Torquay · Special · Mixed
Mill Water School
Budleigh Salterton · Special · Mixed
Mount Kelly
Tavistock · All-through · Mixed
Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot · Secondary · Mixed
Notre Dame RC School
Plymouth · Secondary · Girls
Okehampton College
Okehampton · Secondary · Mixed
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Plymouth · All-through · Mixed
Pathfield School
Barnstaple · Special · Mixed
Plymouth High School for Girls
Plymouth · Secondary · Girls
Plympton Academy
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Queen Elizabeth's
Crediton · Secondary · Mixed
Redwood River School
Totnes · Special · Mixed
ROC College (part of United Response)
Totnes · Special · Mixed
Sands School
Newton Abbot · Senior · Mixed
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Shebbear College
Beaworthy · All-through · Mixed
Sidmouth College
Sidmouth · Secondary · Mixed
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
South Dartmoor Community College
Ashburton · Secondary · Mixed
South Devon Steiner School
Dartington · All-through · Mixed
South Devon UTC
Newton Abbot · Secondary · Mixed
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Torquay · Secondary · Mixed
St John's School
Sidmouth · All-through · Mixed
Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Stover School
Newton Abbot · All-through · Mixed
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth · Secondary · Mixed
The Greater Horseshoe School
Heathfield · Special · Mixed
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Ilfracombe · Secondary · Mixed
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Secondary · Mixed
The Maynard School
Exeter · All-through · Girls
The Spires College
Torquay · Secondary · Mixed
The Wildings Lovaton
Lovaton · Special · Mixed
Tor Bridge High
Plymouth · Secondary · Mixed
Torquay Academy
Torquay · Secondary · Mixed
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay · Secondary · Boys
Trinity School
Teignmouth · All-through · Mixed
Vranch House School
Exeter · Special · Mixed
West Buckland School
Barnstaple · All-through · Mixed
Woodlands School
Plymouth · Special · Mixed
About sixth forms in Devon
Sixth forms in Devon 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 Devon, 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 Devon, 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 Devon 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 Devon
Whether or not Devon 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 Devon?
There are 95 sixth forms in Devon listed on School Signal, of which 28 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Devon has the best Ofsted rating?
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Devon, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Devon?
Most sixth forms in Devon 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 Devon set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.