Sixth Forms / Lincolnshire
Sixth Forms in Lincolnshire
Browse 72 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Lincolnshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
72 sixth forms in Lincolnshire
Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · Post-16 · Mixed
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Grantham · Secondary · Girls
Spalding High School
Spalding · Secondary · Girls
Act Fast NL Ltd
Scunthorpe · Special · Mixed
Boston College
Boston · Post-16 · Mixed
Bourne Grammar School
Bourne · Secondary · Mixed
Bridge House Independent School
Boston · Special · Mixed
Caistor Grammar School
Market Rasen · Secondary · Mixed
Carre's Grammar School
Sleaford · Secondary · Mixed
Giles Academy
Boston · Secondary · Mixed
Grantham College
Grantham · Post-16 · Mixed
John Leggott Sixth Form College
Scunthorpe · Post-16 · Mixed
King Edward VI Grammar School
Louth · Secondary · Mixed
Lincoln College
Lincoln · Post-16 · Mixed
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle · Secondary · Mixed
Spalding Grammar School
Spalding · Secondary · Boys
St George's Academy
Sleaford · Secondary · Mixed
The King's School, Grantham
Grantham · Secondary · Boys
The Priory Academy LSST
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Gainsborough · Secondary · Mixed
Waltham Toll Bar Academy
Grimsby · Secondary · Mixed
Walton Academy
Grantham · Secondary · Mixed
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Witham Prospect School
Lincolnshire · Special · Mixed
Skegness Academy
Skegness · Secondary · Mixed
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Acacia School
Lincoln · Special · Mixed
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
Gainsborough · Special · Mixed
Aspiration House School
Boston · Special · Mixed
Boston Endeavour Academy
Boston · Special · Mixed
Boston High School
Boston · Secondary · Girls
Bourne Academy
Bourne · Secondary · Mixed
Branston Community Academy
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Broughton House College
Lincoln · Mixed
Car Dyke School
Dowsby · Special · Mixed
Conquest School
Boston · Special · Mixed
De Aston School
Market Rasen · Secondary · Mixed
Esland Grantham School
Grantham · Special · Mixed
Havelock Academy
Grimsby · Secondary · Mixed
Hill Holt Wood
Lincoln · Special
Holton Sleaford Independent School
Westgate · Special · Mixed
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford · Secondary · Girls
Kirkstone House School
Peterborough · All-through · Mixed
Kisimul School
Lincoln · Special · Mixed
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Lincoln Minster School
Lincoln · All-through · Mixed
Lincoln UTC
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Newton Bridge Academy
Grantham · Special · Mixed
North Kesteven Academy
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Alford · Secondary · Mixed
Sir John Nelthorpe School
Brigg · Secondary · Mixed
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
Skegness Grammar School
Skegness · Secondary · Mixed
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford · Secondary · Mixed
Spalding Academy
Spalding · Secondary · Mixed
Stamford Endowed Schools
Lincolnshire · Senior · Mixed
Stamford Welland Academy
Stamford · Secondary · Mixed
St Bernard's School
Louth · Special · Mixed
The Acres Independent School
Scunthorpe · Senior · Mixed
The Boston Grammar School
Boston · Secondary · Boys
The Deepings School
Peterborough · Secondary · Mixed
The Eresby School, Spilsby
Spilsby · Special · Mixed
The Lincoln St Christopher's School
Lincoln · Special · Mixed
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Lincoln · Secondary · Mixed
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Grantham · Secondary · Mixed
The Priory Witham Academy
Lincoln · All-through · Mixed
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Lincoln · Special · Mixed
The Vale Academy
Brigg · Secondary · Mixed
Tulip Academy
Spalding · Special · Mixed
University Academy Holbeach
Spalding · Secondary · Mixed
Willoughby Academy
Bourne · Special · Mixed
About sixth forms in Lincolnshire
Sixth forms in Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire, 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 Lincolnshire, 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 Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire
Whether or not Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire?
There are 72 sixth forms in Lincolnshire listed on School Signal, of which 24 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Lincolnshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Franklin Sixth Form College is among the highest rated sixth forms in Lincolnshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Lincolnshire?
Most sixth forms in Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.