Sixth Forms / South Yorkshire
Sixth Forms in South Yorkshire
Browse 69 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in South Yorkshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
69 sixth forms in South Yorkshire
Thomas Rotherham College
Rotherham · Post-16 · Mixed
Brantwood Garden School
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
Campsmount Academy
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Freeman College
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
King Edward VII School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Notre Dame High School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Outwood Academy Adwick
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
Outwood Academy Danum
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
Ridgewood School
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
RNN Group
Rotherham · Post-16 · Mixed
ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE
Rotherham · Special · Mixed
Silverdale School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
The McAuley Catholic High School
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
The Robert Ogden School
Barnsley · Special · Mixed
The Sheffield College
Sheffield · Post-16 · Mixed
Trinity Academy
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · Secondary · Mixed
XP School
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
Abbey School
Rotherham · Special · Mixed
Abbeywood School
Rotherham · Special · Mixed
All Saints' Catholic High School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Aston Academy
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Barnsley College
Barnsley · Post-16 · Mixed
Bents Green School
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
Birkdale School
Sheffield · All-through · Mixed
Bradfield Secondary School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham · Secondary · Mixed
Chapeltown Academy
Sheffield · Post-16 · Mixed
Coppice School
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
Doncaster School for Deaf Children
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
Greenacre School
Barnsley · Special · Mixed
Hall Cross Academy
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
Harrison College
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
Heatherwood School
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
Hesley Holdings Limited
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
High Storrs School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Hill House School
SOUTH YORKSHIRE · All-through · Mixed
Hilltop School
Rotherham · Special · Mixed
Hospital Teaching Service
Doncaster · All-through · Mixed
Journey Education Group
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
Kelford School
Rotherham · Special · Mixed
Kenwood Academy
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Kingfisher Academy
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
Landmarks
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Sheffield · Post-16 · Mixed
Maltby Academy
Rotherham · Secondary · Mixed
New College Doncaster
Doncaster · Post-16 · Mixed
Newman School
Rotherham · Special · Mixed
North Ridge Community School
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
Penistone Grammar School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Seven Hills School
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
Sheffield High School GDST
Sheffield · All-through · Girls
Sheffield Park Academy
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
Stone Hill School
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster
Doncaster · All-through · Mixed
Sutherland House School Braithwell
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
Talbot Specialist School
Sheffield · Special · Mixed
Tapton School & Sixth Form
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
The Hesley Village College
Doncaster · Boys
The Ridge Employability College
Doncaster · Special · Mixed
The Willows School
Rotherham · Special · Mixed
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
Wales High School
Sheffield · Secondary · Mixed
XP East
Doncaster · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in South Yorkshire
Sixth forms in South 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 South 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 South 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 South 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 South Yorkshire
Whether or not South 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 South Yorkshire?
There are 69 sixth forms in South Yorkshire listed on School Signal, of which 20 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in South Yorkshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Thomas Rotherham College is among the highest rated sixth forms in South Yorkshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in South Yorkshire?
Most sixth forms in South 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 South 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.