Sixth Forms / Leicestershire
Sixth Forms in Leicestershire
Browse 64 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Leicestershire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
64 sixth forms in Leicestershire
Maplewell Hall School
Loughborough · Special · Mixed
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
Melton Mowbray · Post-16 · Mixed
The Cedars
Leicestershire · Special · Mixed
ALP Leicester
Leicester · Special · Mixed
Ashby School
Ashby-De-La-Zouch · Secondary · Mixed
ASPIRE: Lifeskills
Leicestershire · Special · Mixed
Aurora Charnwood School
Hinckley · Special · Mixed
Beauchamp College
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
Bosworth Academy
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
Charnwood College
Loughborough · Secondary · Mixed
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
Hinckley · Special · Mixed
Leicester College
Leicester · Post-16 · Mixed
Sense College Loughborough
Loughborough · Special · Mixed
The Fusion Academy
Leicester · Special · Mixed
The Hinckley School
Hinckley · Secondary · Mixed
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Leics · Special · Mixed
WQE and Regent College Group
Leicester · Post-16 · Mixed
Ashmount School
Loughborough · Special · Mixed
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Melton Mowbray · Special · Mixed
Brooke House College
Market Harborough · Senior · Mixed
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
Castleview School
Ashby De La Zouch · Special · Mixed
Clovelly House School
Merrylees Road · Special · Mixed
Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe · Secondary · Mixed
Darul Uloom Leicester
Leicester · Senior · Boys
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Loughborough · Secondary · Mixed
Dixie Grammar School
Nuneaton · All-through · Mixed
Dovetree School
Hinckley · Special · Mixed
East Leake Academy
Loughborough · Secondary · Mixed
Ellesmere College
Leicester · Special · Mixed
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
Forest Way School
Coalville · Special · Mixed
Foxglove School
Hinckley · Special · Mixed
Gateway Sixth Form College
Leicester · Post-16 · Mixed
Hardwick House School
Loughborough · Special · Mixed
Henry David Learning Woodfield School
Lutterworth · Special · Mixed
Homefield College
Mountsorrel · Special · Mixed
Iveshead School
Loughborough · Secondary · Mixed
Leicester Grammar School Trust
Leicester · All-through · Mixed
Long Field Spencer Academy
Melton Mowbray · Secondary · Mixed
Loughborough College
Loughborough · Post-16 · Mixed
Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough · All-through · Boys
Loughborough High School
Loughborough · Senior · Girls
Lutterworth College
Lutterworth · Secondary · Mixed
Netherhall Mead Academy
Leicester · Special · Mixed
Oakwood Community School
Leicestershire · Special · Mixed
Ratcliffe College
Ratcliffe on the Wreake · All-through · Mixed
Rawlins
Loughborough · Secondary · Mixed
Sketchley School
Burbage · Special · Mixed
Spark Vale Academy
Leicester · Special · Mixed
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
The Castle Rock School
Coalville · Secondary · Mixed
The Cedars Academy
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
The Children's Hospital School
Leicester · Special · Mixed
The City of Leicester College
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
The Grange Therapeutic School
Oakham · Special · Mixed
The Place Independent School
Belvoir Road · Special · Mixed
The Robert Smyth Academy
Market Harborough · Secondary · Mixed
Twycross House School
Atherstone · All-through · Mixed
West Gate School
Leicester · Special · Mixed
White Stacks Outdoor Learning Centre
Leicester · Special · Mixed
Wigston College
Wigston · Secondary · Mixed
Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
Leicestershire · Special · Mixed
Wreake Valley Academy
Leicester · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Leicestershire
Sixth forms in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
Whether or not Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire?
There are 64 sixth forms in Leicestershire listed on School Signal, of which 17 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Leicestershire has the best Ofsted rating?
Maplewell Hall School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Leicestershire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Leicestershire?
Most sixth forms in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.