Sixth Forms / Norfolk
Sixth Forms in Norfolk
Browse 58 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Norfolk. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
58 sixth forms in Norfolk
Jane Austen College
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Turnstone House School
Bungay · Special · Mixed
Wymondham College
Wymondham · Secondary · Mixed
Avocet House
Heckingham · Special · Mixed
Downham Market Academy
Downham Market · Secondary · Mixed
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Norwich · Special · Mixed
Kingsbrook School
Norfolk · Special · Mixed
Northgate High School
Dereham · Secondary · Mixed
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Norwich · Post-16 · Mixed
Norwich Steiner School
Norwich · All-through · Mixed
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Sheringham High School
Sheringham · Secondary · Mixed
Taverham High School
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
The College of West Anglia
King's Lynn · Post-16 · Mixed
The Open Academy
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
City Academy Norwich
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Hellesdon High School
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Acorn Park School
Norwich · Special · Mixed
Attleborough Academy
Attleborough · Secondary · Mixed
Aurora Eccles School
Norwich · Special · Mixed
Banks House School
Norwich · Special · Mixed
Chapel Green School
Old Buckenham · Special · Mixed
Churchill Park Complex Needs School
King's Lynn · Special · Mixed
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Dereham Neatherd High School
Dereham · Secondary · Mixed
Diss High School
Diss · Secondary · Mixed
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth · Post-16 · Mixed
Fakenham Academy
Fakenham · Secondary · Mixed
Fred Nicholson School
Swaffham · Special · Mixed
Gresham's School
Holt · All-through · Mixed
Hall School
Norwich · Special · Mixed
John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
Great Yarmouth · Special · Mixed
King Edward VII Academy
King's Lynn · Secondary · Mixed
Langley School
Norfolk · Senior · Mixed
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Norwich · All-through · Girls
Norwich School
Norwich · All-through · Mixed
OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus
Swaffham · All-through · Mixed
Ormiston Victory Academy
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
Norwich · Special · Mixed
Reepham High School and College
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Sheringham Woodfields School
Sheringham · Special · Mixed
Sidestrand Hall School
Cromer · Special · Mixed
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Norwich · Post-16 · Mixed
Springwood High School
King's Lynn · Secondary · Mixed
Sprowston Community Academy
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
The Bridge Easton
Easton · Special · Mixed
The Clare School
Norwich · Special · Mixed
The Parkside School, Norwich
Norwich · Special · Mixed
The Thetford Academy
Thetford · Secondary · Mixed
The Wherry School
Norwich · Special · Mixed
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
University Technical College Norfolk
Norwich · Secondary · Mixed
Visiting Teacher Service Central
Norwich · All-through · Mixed
Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre
Great Yarmouth · All-through · Mixed
Visiting Teacher Service North
North Walsham · All-through · Mixed
Visiting Teacher Service West
King's Lynn · All-through · Mixed
Westfield House School
Terrington St Clement · Special · Mixed
Wymondham High Academy
Wymondham · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Norfolk
Sixth forms in Norfolk 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk
Whether or not Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
There are 58 sixth forms in Norfolk listed on School Signal, of which 15 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Norfolk has the best Ofsted rating?
Jane Austen College is among the highest rated sixth forms in Norfolk, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Norfolk?
Most sixth forms in Norfolk 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 Norfolk set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.