Sixth Forms / Staffordshire
Sixth Forms in Staffordshire
Browse 91 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Staffordshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
91 sixth forms in Staffordshire
Aurora Hanley School
Stoke on Trent · Special · Mixed
Burton and South Derbyshire College
Burton-on-Trent · Post-16 · Mixed
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Post-16 · Mixed
Sporting Stars Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Senior · Mixed
Bladon House School
Burton-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
Church Lawton School
Stoke-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
Codsall Community High School
Wolverhampton · Secondary · Mixed
Draycott Moor College
Stoke-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
Great Wyrley Academy
Walsall · Secondary · Mixed
Haywood Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Ivetsey Bank Hospital School
Stafford · Special · Mixed
John Taylor Free School
Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Tamworth · Post-16 · Mixed
Newfriars College
Stoke-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
Paget High School
Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Painsley Catholic College
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
South Staffordshire College
Stafford · Post-16 · Mixed
Staffordshire University Academy
Cannock · Secondary · Mixed
Stoke-on-Trent College
Stoke-on-Trent · Post-16 · Mixed
The de Ferrers Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
The Fountains High School
Burton-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
The JCB Academy
Rocester · Secondary · Mixed
The Polesworth School
Tamworth · Secondary · Mixed
Leek High School
Leek · Secondary · Mixed
Norton Canes High School
Cannock · Secondary · Mixed
St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme · Secondary · Mixed
Westwood College
Leek · Secondary · Mixed
Blackfriars Academy
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Special · Mixed
Abbey Hill Academy & College
Stoke-On-Trent · Special · Mixed
Abbot Beyne School
Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Alleyne's Academy
Stone · Secondary · Mixed
Biddulph High School
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Stafford · Secondary · Mixed
Bluebell School Ltd
Kidsgrove · Special · Mixed
Blythe Bridge High School
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Cannock Chase High School
Cannock · Secondary · Mixed
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cannock · Secondary · Mixed
Chase Terrace Academy
Burntwood · Secondary · Mixed
Cheslyn Hay Academy
Walsall · Secondary · Mixed
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
Stoke-on-Trent · Post-16 · Mixed
Denstone College
Uttoxeter · All-through · Mixed
Edison Pace School
Stoke-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood · Secondary · Mixed
Glebedale School
Stoke on Trent · Special · Mixed
Great Oaks College
Cannock · Special · Mixed
Heather Field School
Burton Bank Lane · Special · Mixed
Hednesford Valley High School
Hednesford · Special · Mixed
Hopedale School
Cheddleton · Special · Mixed
John Taylor High School
Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Kemball School
Stoke-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
King Edward VI High School
Stafford · Secondary · Mixed
King Edward VI School
Lichfield · Secondary · Mixed
Kingsmead School
Cannock · Secondary · Mixed
Kinver High School and Sixth Form
Stourbridge · Secondary · Mixed
Lichfield Cathedral School
Lichfield · All-through · Mixed
Longdon Hall School
Staffordshire · Special · Mixed
Longridge School
Penkridge · Special · Mixed
Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit
Stoke-on-Trent · PRU · Mixed
Mortimer House School
Staffordshire · Special · Mixed
Nether Stowe School
Lichfield · Secondary · Mixed
Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Newcastle-under-Lyme · All-through · Mixed
Options Trent Acres School
Burton on Trent · Special · Mixed
Queen's Croft High School
Lichfield · Special · Mixed
Robin's Nest School
Cannock · Special · Mixed
Rugeley John Taylor
Rugeley · All-through · Mixed
Rugeley School
Rugeley · Special · Mixed
Saxon Hill Academy
Lichfield · Special · Mixed
Sir Graham Balfour High School
Stafford · Secondary · Mixed
Stafford Grammar School
Seighford & Church Eaton · All-through · Mixed
St. Dominic's Grammar School
Stafford · All-through · Mixed
St Joseph's College
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Sutherland School
Tamworth · Special · Mixed
Sycamore Meadow Outdoor Learning Centre
Stoke-on-Trent · Special · Mixed
The Cheadle Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
The Friary School
Lichfield · Secondary · Mixed
The Hart School
Rugeley · Secondary · Mixed
The Haven School
Staffordshire · Special · Mixed
The King's CofE Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
The Manor School
Uttoxeter · Special · Mixed
The Meadows School
Leek · Special · Mixed
The Weston Road Academy
Stafford · Secondary · Mixed
Thomas Alleyne's High School
Uttoxeter · Secondary · Mixed
Two Rivers High School
Tamworth · Special · Mixed
Walton Hall Academy
Stafford · Special · Mixed
Walton High School
Stafford · Secondary · Mixed
Wightwick Hall School
Wolverhampton · Special · Mixed
Wolgarston High School
Stafford · Secondary · Mixed
Wombourne High School
Wolverhampton · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Staffordshire
Sixth forms in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire, 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 Staffordshire, 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 Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire
Whether or not Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?
There are 91 sixth forms in Staffordshire listed on School Signal, of which 24 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Staffordshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Aurora Hanley School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Staffordshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Staffordshire?
Most sixth forms in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.