Sixth Forms / Gloucestershire
Sixth Forms in Gloucestershire
Browse 61 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Gloucestershire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
61 sixth forms in Gloucestershire
Hartpury College
Gloucester · Post-16
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham · Secondary · Mixed
Stroud High School
Stroud · Secondary · Girls
The Crypt School
Gloucester · Secondary · Mixed
Aurora Severnside School
Gloucestershire · Special · Mixed
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham · Secondary · Mixed
Cotswold Chine School
Stroud · Special · Mixed
Hartmore School
Gloucester · Special · Mixed
Henley Bank High School
Gloucester · Secondary · Mixed
Holmleigh Park High School
Gloucester · Secondary · Mixed
National Star College
Cheltenham · Special · Mixed
Rednock School
Dursley · Secondary · Mixed
Ruskin Mill College
Horsley · Special · Mixed
Abbey View
Tewkesbury · Secondary · Mixed
Valley Bridge School
Gloucester · Special · Mixed
Alderman Knight School
Tewkesbury · Special · Mixed
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Cheltenham · Secondary · Mixed
Archway School
Stroud · Secondary · Mixed
Balcarras School
Cheltenham · Secondary · Mixed
Bettridge School
Cheltenham · Special · Mixed
Bredon School
Tewkesbury · All-through · Mixed
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham · All-through · Mixed
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham · Senior · Girls
Chipping Campden School
Chipping Campden · Secondary · Mixed
Chosen Hill School
Gloucester · Secondary · Mixed
Churchdown School
Gloucester · Secondary · Mixed
Cirencester College
Cirencester · Post-16 · Mixed
Cleeve School
Cheltenham · Secondary · Mixed
Dean Close School
Cheltenham · Senior · Mixed
Dene Magna and Sixth Form
Mitcheldean · Secondary · Mixed
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester · Secondary · Girls
Farmor's School
Fairford · Secondary · Mixed
Gloucestershire College
Gloucester · Post-16 · Mixed
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Cheltenham · PRU · Mixed
Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Coleford · Special · Mixed
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge · Secondary · Mixed
King's Oak Academy
Bristol · All-through · Mixed
Marling School
Stroud · Secondary · Boys
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre
Newent · Secondary · Mixed
Norton College Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury · Special · Mixed
OneSchoolGlobal Bristol Campus
Gloucestershire · All-through · Mixed
Oneschool Global Uk - Tewkesbury Campus
Tewkesbury · All-through · Mixed
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester · Secondary · Girls
SGS Berkeley Green UTC
Berkeley · Secondary · Mixed
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Gloucester · Secondary · Boys
Skylark Plus Limited
Berkeley · Special · Mixed
St Edward's School
Cheltenham · Senior · Mixed
St Martins Centre (St Roses School)
Stroud · Special · Mixed
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester · Secondary · Mixed
St Rose's Special School
Stroud · Special · Mixed
Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury · Secondary · Mixed
The Acorn School
Stroud · All-through · Mixed
The Castle School
Bristol · Secondary · Mixed
The Cotswold Academy
Cheltenham · Secondary · Mixed
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucester · All-through · Mixed
The Shrubberies School
Stonehouse · Special · Mixed
Westonbirt School
Tetbury · All-through · Mixed
William Morris School
Stonehouse · Special · Mixed
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
Gloucester · All-through · Mixed
Wycliffe College
Stonehouse · All-through · Mixed
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Chepstow · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Gloucestershire
Sixth forms in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire
Whether or not Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?
There are 61 sixth forms in Gloucestershire listed on School Signal, of which 13 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Gloucestershire has the best Ofsted rating?
Hartpury College is among the highest rated sixth forms in Gloucestershire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Gloucestershire?
Most sixth forms in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.