Sixth Forms / North Yorkshire
Sixth Forms in North Yorkshire
Browse 62 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in North Yorkshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
62 sixth forms in North Yorkshire
All Saints Catholic School York
York · Secondary · Mixed
Fulford School
York · Secondary · Mixed
Outwood Academy Easingwold
York · Secondary · Mixed
Askham Bryan College
York · Post-16 · Mixed
Breckenbrough School
Thirsk · Special · Boys
Cambian Scarborough School
Scarborough · Special · Mixed
Cambian Spring Hill
Ripon · Special · Mixed
Clervaux Garden School
North Yorkshire · Special · Mixed
Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton · Secondary · Boys
Fenton Grange School
Potters Bar · Special · Mixed
Henshaws College
Harrogate · Special · Mixed
Lady Lumley's Academy
Pickering · Secondary · Mixed
Outwood Academy Ripon
Ripon · Secondary · Mixed
Ripon Grammar School
Ripon · Secondary · Mixed
Scarborough Sixth Form College
Scarborough · Post-16 · Mixed
Scarborough University Technical College
Scarborough · Secondary · Mixed
Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton · Secondary · Girls
South Craven School
Keighley · Secondary · Mixed
St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Harrogate · Secondary · Mixed
Stokesley School
Stokesley · Secondary · Mixed
Stonegate School
Lancashire · Special · Girls
York College
York · Post-16 · Mixed
Whitby School
Whitby · Secondary · Mixed
Ampleforth College
York · Senior · Mixed
Applefields School
York · Special · Mixed
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
York · Secondary · Mixed
Ashville College
Harrogate · All-through · Mixed
Bootham School
York · All-through · Mixed
Brooklands School
Skipton · Special · Mixed
Cedar House School
Via Lancaster · Special · Mixed
Craven College
Skipton · Post-16 · Mixed
Duchy College
Harrogate · All-through · Mixed
Fyling Hall School
Whitby · All-through · Mixed
Giggleswick School
Settle · All-through · Mixed
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate · Secondary · Mixed
Harrogate Language Academy
Harrogate · Mixed
Huntington School
York · Secondary · Mixed
International Christian Language School for Functional English
Whitby · Mixed
Joseph Rowntree School
York · Secondary · Mixed
King James's School
Knaresborough · Secondary · Mixed
Malton School
Malton · Secondary · Mixed
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Northallerton · Secondary · Mixed
Queen Ethelburga's College
York · Senior · Mixed
Read School
Selby · All-through · Mixed
Richmond School & Sixth Form College
Richmond · Secondary · Mixed
Rossett School
Harrogate · Secondary · Mixed
Scarborough College
Scarborough · All-through · Mixed
Settle College
Settle · Secondary · Mixed
Sherburn High School
Leeds · Secondary · Mixed
Springhead School
Scarborough · Special · Mixed
Springwater Academy
Harrogate · Special · Mixed
St Aidans and St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone · Secondary · Mixed
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Harrogate · Secondary · Mixed
St Peter's School 2-18
York · All-through · Mixed
Strive for Education
Harrogate · Special · Mixed
Tadcaster Grammar School
Tadcaster · Secondary · Mixed
Tees Valley College
Middlesbrough · Senior · Mixed
The Dales School
Northallerton · Special · Mixed
The Mount School (York)
York · All-through · Mixed
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Thirsk · Secondary · Mixed
Welburn Hall School
York · Special · Mixed
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
York · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in North Yorkshire
Sixth forms in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire, 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 North Yorkshire, 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 North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire
Whether or not North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire?
There are 62 sixth forms in North Yorkshire listed on School Signal, of which 22 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in North Yorkshire has the best Ofsted rating?
All Saints Catholic School York is among the highest rated sixth forms in North Yorkshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in North Yorkshire?
Most sixth forms in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.