Sixth Forms / Nottinghamshire
Sixth Forms in Nottinghamshire
Browse 88 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Nottinghamshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
88 sixth forms in Nottinghamshire
Easthorpe School
Ruddington · Special · Mixed
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Girls
Redhill Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
The West Bridgford School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own
Newark · Special · Mixed
Aurora Mansfield School
Mansfield · Special · Mixed
Bilborough College
Nottingham · Post-16 · Mixed
Bramcote College
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Friesland School
Sandiacre · Secondary · Mixed
George Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Hall Park Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Hope House School
Nottinghamshire · Special · Mixed
Jamia Al-Hudaa Residential College
Nottingham · Senior · Girls
Meden School
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Outwood Academy Valley
Worksop · Secondary · Mixed
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
The Becket School
West Bridgford · Secondary · Mixed
The Elizabethan Academy
Retford · Secondary · Mixed
The Garibaldi School
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
The Minster School
Southwell · Secondary · Mixed
The National CofE Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Suthers School
Newark · Secondary · Mixed
Toot Hill School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Tuxford Academy
Newark · Secondary · Mixed
West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · Post-16 · Mixed
The Holgate Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Aldercar High School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Ash Lea Academy
Cotgrave · Special · Mixed
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Blue Mountain Education
Cossall · Special · Mixed
Bracken Hill School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Bright Fields School
Retford · Special · Mixed
Carlton Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Carlton Digby School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Carlton le Willows Academy
Gedling · Secondary · Mixed
Chilwell School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Christ The King Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Dawn House School
Nr Mansfield, Notts · Special · Mixed
Djanogly City Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
East Leake Academy
Loughborough · Secondary · Mixed
Endeavour Academy
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Fountaindale School
Mansfield · Special · Mixed
Foxwood Academy
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Horizons Academy
Mansfield · Special · Mixed
Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Magnus Church of England Academy
Newark · Secondary · Mixed
Nethergate Academy
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Newark Orchard School
Newark · Special · Mixed
Nottingham Academy
Nottingham · All-through · Mixed
Nottingham College
Nottingham · Post-16 · Mixed
Nottingham Free School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Nottingham Girls' High School GDST
Nottingham · All-through · Girls
Nottingham High School
Nottingham · All-through · Mixed
Nottingham University Samworth Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Oak Field School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Outwood Academy Portland
Worksop · Secondary · Mixed
Portland College
Mansfield · Special · Mixed
Quarrydale Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Secondary · Mixed
Retford Oaks Academy
Retford · Secondary · Mixed
Rosehill School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Sherwood Church Academy
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
South Nottinghamshire Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Stanton Vale School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
St Giles School
Retford · Special · Mixed
Stone Soup Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Sutherland House School
Nottingham · Special · Mixed
The Beech Academy
Mansfield · Special · Mixed
The Brunts Academy
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
The Joseph Whitaker School
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
The Kimberley School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Long Eaton School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Manor Academy
Mansfield · Secondary · Mixed
The Newark Academy
Newark · Secondary · Mixed
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
West Bridgford · Secondary · Mixed
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Trent College
Nottingham · All-through · Mixed
Westbourne School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Special · Mixed
Whitegates College
Worksop · Mixed
Wilsthorpe School
Nottingham · Secondary · Mixed
Worksop College
Worksop · All-through · Mixed
Yeoman Park Academy
Mansfield · Special · Mixed
About sixth forms in Nottinghamshire
Sixth forms in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire, 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 Nottinghamshire, 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 Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire
Whether or not Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?
There are 88 sixth forms in Nottinghamshire listed on School Signal, of which 27 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Nottinghamshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Easthorpe School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Nottinghamshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Nottinghamshire?
Most sixth forms in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.