Sixth Forms / Hampshire
Sixth Forms in Hampshire
Browse 79 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Hampshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
79 sixth forms in Hampshire
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh · Post-16 · Mixed
Great Oaks School
Southampton · Special · Mixed
Hill House School
Lymington · Special · Mixed
Itchen College
Southampton · Post-16 · Mixed
Kingsgate School
Fareham · Special · Mixed
Osborne School
Winchester · Special · Mixed
Peter Symonds College
Winchester · Post-16 · Mixed
Southlands School
Lymington · Special · Mixed
The Green Room School Kingsley
Bordon · Special · Mixed
The Loddon School
Hook · Special · Mixed
The Serendipity School
Southampton · Special · Girls
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Farnborough · Post-16 · Mixed
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke · Post-16 · Mixed
Bitterne Park School
Southampton · Secondary · Mixed
Bohunt School
Liphook · Secondary · Mixed
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · Post-16 · Mixed
City of Portsmouth College
Portsmouth · Post-16 · Mixed
Clay Hill School
Lyndhurst · Special · Mixed
Coxlease School
Lyndhurst · Special · Mixed
Fair Ways School
Southampton · Special · Mixed
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · Post-16 · Mixed
Forest Park School
Southampton · Special · Mixed
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · Post-16 · Mixed
Queen Mary's College
Basingstoke · Post-16 · Mixed
Releasing Potential School
Ridgway · Senior · Mixed
Ringwood Waldorf School
Ringwood · All-through · Mixed
South Hampshire College Group
Fareham · Post-16 · Mixed
Sparsholt College Hampshire
Winchester · Post-16 · Mixed
St Michael's School
Newbury · All-through · Mixed
St Vincent College
Gosport · Post-16 · Mixed
Tadley Court School
Tadley · Special · Mixed
Bedales School
Petersfield · All-through · Mixed
Bere Clinic School
Waterlooville · Senior · Mixed
Brockwood Park School
Alresford · Senior · Mixed
Churcher's College
Petersfield · All-through · Mixed
Dove House Academy
Basingstoke · Special · Mixed
Embley
Romsey · All-through · Mixed
Farnborough Hill
Farnborough · Senior · Girls
GLADE School
Totton · Special · Mixed
Grateley House School
Andover · Special · Mixed
Henry Tyndale School
Farnborough · Special · Mixed
Hollywater School
Bordon · Special · Mixed
Hurst Lodge School
Camberley · Special · Mixed
Icknield School
Andover · Special · Mixed
Inclusion Hampshire
Hook · Special · Mixed
King Edward VI School
Southampton · All-through · Mixed
King's Academy Bay House
Gosport · Secondary · Mixed
Leigh House Hospital
Winchester · Secondary · Mixed
Limington House School
Basingstoke · Special · Mixed
Lord Wandsworth College
Hook · Senior · Mixed
Lyttelton House School
Andover · Special · Mixed
Mary Rose Academy
Portsmouth · Special · Mixed
Minstead Training Project
Nr Lyndhurst · Mixed
New Forest School
Hampshire · Special · Mixed
Oaklands Catholic School
Waterlooville · Secondary · Mixed
Oarsome Chance
Gosport · Special · Mixed
Rachel Madocks School
Waterlooville · Special · Mixed
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · Post-16 · Mixed
Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood · Secondary · Mixed
Rookwood School
Andover · All-through · Mixed
Rosewood Free School
Southampton · Special · Mixed
Salesian College
Farnborough · Senior · Mixed
Sheiling College
Ringwood, Hants · Special · Mixed
Sheiling School
Ringwood · Special · Mixed
Sherfield School
Hampshire · All-through · Mixed
St Anne's Catholic School
Southampton · Secondary · Girls
St Edward's School
Romsey · Special · Boys
St Francis Special School
Fareham · Special · Mixed
St Swithuns
Winchester · All-through · Girls
The Arnewood School
New Milton · Secondary · Mixed
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Fordingbridge · Secondary · Mixed
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy
Christchurch · Special · Mixed
The Harbour School
Portsmouth · Special · Mixed
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth · All-through · Mixed
Treloar College
Alton, Hants · Special · Mixed
Treloar School
Alton · Special · Mixed
UTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth · Secondary · Mixed
Winchester College
Winchester · Senior · Mixed
Yateley School
Yateley · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Hampshire
Sixth forms in Hampshire 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 Hampshire, 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 Hampshire, 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire
Whether or not Hampshire 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 Hampshire?
There are 79 sixth forms in Hampshire listed on School Signal, of which 31 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Hampshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College is among the highest rated sixth forms in Hampshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Hampshire?
Most sixth forms in Hampshire 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 Hampshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.