Sixth Forms / Merseyside
Sixth Forms in Merseyside
Browse 93 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Merseyside. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
93 sixth forms in Merseyside
Sandfield Park School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Hugh Baird College
Bootle · Post-16 · Mixed
Abbot's Lea School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Carmel College
St Helens · Post-16 · Mixed
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral · Secondary · Girls
Alt Bridge School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Birkenhead High School Academy
Prenton · All-through · Girls
Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Girls
Calderstones School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport · Secondary · Mixed
Co-op Academy Bebington
Wirral · Secondary · Mixed
Formby High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Rainhill High School
Prescot · Secondary · Mixed
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral · Secondary · Mixed
St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Boys
The Academy of St Nicholas
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool · Post-16 · Mixed
Weatherhead High School
Wallasey · Secondary · Girls
West Derby School
Liverpool · Secondary · Boys
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral · Secondary · Girls
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral · Secondary · Boys
The Mosslands School
Wallasey · Secondary · Boys
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Kirby · Special · Mixed
All Saints Catholic High School
Knowsley · Secondary · Mixed
Alsop High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Girls
Arden College
Southport · Special · Mixed
Ascent Autism Specialist College
St Helens · Special · Mixed
Bank View High School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Liverpool · Secondary · Girls
Birkenhead School
Prenton · All-through · Mixed
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Wirral · Post-16 · Mixed
Birtenshaw School Merseyside
Merseyside · Special · Mixed
Bluebell Park School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral · Secondary · Boys
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Boys
Chesterfield High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Childwall Abbey School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Co-op Academy Oldershaw
Wallasey · Secondary · Mixed
Cowley International College
St Helens · Secondary · Mixed
Deyes High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Dixons Croxteth Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
ES Independent School
Merseyside · Senior · Mixed
Gateacre School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Hazel Cottage School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Hilbre High School
Wirral · Secondary · Mixed
Holly Lodge Girls' College
Liverpool · Secondary · Girls
Holy Family Catholic High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Liverpool College
Liverpool · All-through · Mixed
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Liverpool Progressive School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Maghull High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Maricourt Catholic High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Meadowside School
Wirral · Special · Mixed
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Liverpool · All-through · Mixed
Merefield School
Southport · Special · Mixed
Mill Green School
St Helens · Special · Mixed
North Liverpool Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Palmerston School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Pensby High School
Wirral · Secondary · Mixed
Peterhouse School
Southport · Special · Mixed
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Southport · Special · Mixed
Rainford High School
St Helens · Secondary · Mixed
Range High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Redbridge High School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Rowan Park School
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
Southport Education Group
Southport · Post-16 · Mixed
South Wirral High School
Wirral · Secondary · Mixed
St Anselm's College
Prenton · Secondary · Boys
St Edward's College
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Boys
St Helens College
St Helens · Post-16 · Mixed
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
St John Bosco Arts College
Croxteth · Secondary · Girls
St Julie's Catholic High School
Liverpool · Secondary · Girls
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Secondary · Mixed
St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Liverpool · Special · Mixed
The Belvedere Academy
Liverpool · Secondary · Girls
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool · Secondary · Mixed
The Sutton Academy
St Helens · Secondary · Mixed
This Is My Education - TIME
St Helens · Special · Mixed
Upton Hall School FCJ
Wirral · Secondary · Girls
Utopia
Merseyside · Special · Mixed
West Kirby School and College
Wirral · Special · Mixed
Wirral Metropolitan College
Birkenhead · Post-16 · Mixed
About sixth forms in Merseyside
Sixth forms in Merseyside 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 Merseyside, 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 Merseyside, 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 Merseyside 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 Merseyside
Whether or not Merseyside 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 Merseyside?
There are 93 sixth forms in Merseyside listed on School Signal, of which 22 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Merseyside has the best Ofsted rating?
Sandfield Park School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Merseyside, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Merseyside?
Most sixth forms in Merseyside 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 Merseyside set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.