Sixth Forms / Somerset
Sixth Forms in Somerset
Browse 68 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Somerset. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
68 sixth forms in Somerset
Fiveways Special School
Yeovil · Special · Mixed
Richard Huish College
Taunton · Post-16 · Mixed
The Castle School
Taunton · Secondary · Mixed
Aurora Foxes
Minehead · Special · Mixed
Beechen Cliff School
Bath · Secondary · Boys
Cambian Lufton College
Yeovil · Special · Mixed
Cambian Somerset School
Taunton · Special · Mixed
Clevedon School
Clevedon · Secondary · Mixed
Fromefield Manor School
Frome · Special · Mixed
Holyrood Academy
Chard · Secondary · Mixed
Inaura School
Bridgwater · Special · Mixed
Nailsea School
Bristol · Secondary · Mixed
Polden Bower School
Bridgwater · Special · Mixed
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Bath · Secondary · Mixed
Sexey's School
Bruton · Secondary · Mixed
Silver Bridge School
Taunton · Special · Mixed
The King Alfred School
Highbridge · Secondary · Mixed
The Orchard School
Potters Bar · Special · Mixed
Weston College
Weston-Super-Mare · Post-16 · Mixed
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Weston-Super-Mare · Secondary · Mixed
Writhlington School
Radstock · Secondary · Mixed
3 Dimensions
Chard · Special · Mixed
Avalon School
Street · Special · Mixed
Bath Academy
Bath · Senior · Mixed
Chew Valley School
Bristol · Secondary · Mixed
Chilton Bridge School
Chilton Cantelo · Special · Mixed
Critchill Special School
Frome · Special · Mixed
Dillington House
Ilminster · Mixed
Dovecote School
Shapwick · Special · Mixed
Downside School
Radstock · Senior · Mixed
Fairmead School
Yeovil · Special · Mixed
Finding Futures
Radstock · Special · Mixed
Fosse Way School
Bath · Special · Mixed
Frome Community College
Frome · Secondary · Mixed
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath · Secondary · Girls
Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust
Crewkerne · Secondary · Mixed
Huish Episcopi Academy
LANGPORT · Secondary · Mixed
King's Bruton
Bruton · Senior · Mixed
King's College Taunton
Taunton · Senior · Mixed
Millfield School
Street · Senior · Mixed
Monkton Wood Academy
Taunton · Secondary · Mixed
Newbury Manor School
Frome · Special · Mixed
North Hill House
Frome · Special · Mixed
Norton Hill Academy
Radstock · Secondary · Mixed
Oldfield School
Bath · Secondary · Mixed
Park House School
Taunton · Special · Mixed
Queen's College
Taunton · All-through · Mixed
Ralph Allen School
Bath · Secondary · Mixed
Sedgemoor Manor School
Highbridge · Special · Mixed
Selworthy Special School
Taunton · Special · Mixed
Sidcot School
Winscombe · All-through · Mixed
Somerset Progressive School
Taunton · Special · Mixed
Somerset Studio School
Radstock · Secondary · Mixed
Somervale Secondary School
Radstock · Secondary · Mixed
St Katherine's School
Bristol · Secondary · Mixed
St Mark's CofE School
Bath · Secondary · Mixed
Taunton School
Taunton · All-through · Mixed
The Blue School
Wells · Secondary · Mixed
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Secondary · Mixed
The Levels School
Ashcott · Special · Mixed
The Mendip School
Shepton Mallet · Special · Mixed
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · Post-16 · Mixed
Wellington School
Wellington · All-through · Mixed
Wells Cathedral School
Wells · All-through · Mixed
Wessex Lodge School
Frome · Special · Mixed
Westhaven School
Weston-super-Mare · Special · Mixed
West Somerset College
Minehead · Secondary · Mixed
Yeovil College
Yeovil · Post-16 · Mixed
About sixth forms in Somerset
Sixth forms in Somerset 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 Somerset
Whether or not Somerset 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 Somerset?
There are 68 sixth forms in Somerset listed on School Signal, of which 21 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Somerset has the best Ofsted rating?
Fiveways Special School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Somerset, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Somerset?
Most sixth forms in Somerset 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 Somerset set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.