Sixth Forms / Northamptonshire
Sixth Forms in Northamptonshire
Browse 64 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Northamptonshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
64 sixth forms in Northamptonshire
Creating Tomorrow College
Kettering · Special · Mixed
Northampton Academy
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Wren Spinney School
Kettering · Special · Mixed
Brooke Weston Academy
Great Oakley · Secondary · Mixed
Chelveston Road School
Higham Ferrers · Special · Mixed
Corby Business Academy
Corby · Secondary · Mixed
Daventry Hill School
Daventry · Special · Mixed
DSLV E-ACT Academy
Daventry · All-through · Mixed
Hospital and Outreach Education
Northampton · All-through · Mixed
Kettering Science Academy
Kettering · Secondary · Mixed
Moulton School and Science College
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Northampton College
Northampton · Post-16 · Mixed
Purple Oaks Academy
Northampton · Special · Mixed
Red Kite Academy
Corby · Special · Mixed
Rushden Academy
Rushden · Secondary · Mixed
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Wellingborough · Secondary · Mixed
Southfield School for Girls
Kettering · Secondary · Girls
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Weston Favell Academy
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Wollaston School
Wellingborough · Secondary · Mixed
Abbeyfield School
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Billing Brook Special School
Northampton · Special · Mixed
Bishop Stopford School
Kettering · Secondary · Mixed
Campion School
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Caroline Chisholm School
Northampton · All-through · Mixed
Corby Technical School
Corby · Secondary · Mixed
Elizabeth Woodville School
Milton Keynes · Secondary · Mixed
Friars Academy
Wellingborough · Special · Mixed
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Northampton · Special · Mixed
Guilsborough Academy
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Hampton Bridge School
Northampton · Special · Mixed
Huxlow Academy
Irthlingborough · Secondary · Mixed
Isebrook School
Kettering · Special · Mixed
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering · All-through · Mixed
Kingsthorpe College
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Kingswood Secondary Academy
Corby · Secondary · Mixed
Lodge Park Academy
Corby · Secondary · Mixed
Magdalen College School
Brackley · Secondary · Mixed
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Northampton · Secondary · Mixed
Manor School
Wellingborough · Secondary · Mixed
Maplefields Academy
Corby · Special · Mixed
Montsaye Academy
Kettering · Secondary · Mixed
Moulton College
Northampton · Post-16 · Mixed
Northampton International Academy
Northampton · All-through · Mixed
Northampton School for Boys
Northampton · Secondary · Boys
Northampton School for Girls
Northampton · Secondary · Girls
Northgate School Academy Trust
Northampton · Special · Mixed
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus
Northampton · All-through · Mixed
On Track Education Northampton
Northampton · Special · Mixed
Oundle School
Northamptonshire · All-through · Mixed
Pitsford School
Northampton · All-through · Mixed
Prince William School
Oundle · Secondary · Mixed
Roade Village Academy
Roade · Secondary · Mixed
Silverstone UTC
Towcester · Secondary · Mixed
Sponne School
Towcester · Secondary · Mixed
The Duston School
Northampton · All-through · Mixed
The Ferrers School
Rushden · Secondary · Mixed
The Latimer Arts College
Kettering · Secondary · Mixed
The Parker E-ACT Academy
Daventry · Secondary · Mixed
Tiffield Academy
Towcester · Special · Mixed
Weavers Academy
Wellingborough · Secondary · Mixed
Weldon Village Academy
Corby · Secondary · Mixed
Wellingborough School
Wellingborough · All-through · Mixed
Wrenn School
Wellingborough · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Northamptonshire
Sixth forms in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire
Whether or not Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire?
There are 64 sixth forms in Northamptonshire listed on School Signal, of which 20 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Northamptonshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Creating Tomorrow College is among the highest rated sixth forms in Northamptonshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Northamptonshire?
Most sixth forms in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.