Sixth Forms / Tyne and Wear
Sixth Forms in Tyne and Wear
Browse 62 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Tyne and Wear. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
62 sixth forms in Tyne and Wear
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead · Secondary · Mixed
City of Sunderland College
Sunderland · Post-16 · Mixed
Haskel School
Gateshead · Special · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Whitley Bay High School
Whitley Bay · Secondary · Mixed
Christ's College
Sunderland · All-through · Mixed
Gateshead College
Gateshead · Post-16 · Mixed
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Harton Academy
South Shields · Secondary · Mixed
Jesmond Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Longbenton High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Monkwearmouth Academy
Sunderland · Secondary · Mixed
NCG
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Post-16 · Mixed
Northern Counties School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Special · Mixed
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Secondary · Girls
St Cuthbert's High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Boys
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn · Secondary · Mixed
St Thomas More Catholic High School
North Shields · Secondary · Mixed
Tyne Coast College
South Shields · Post-16 · Mixed
Walbottle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Hill Top School
Gateshead · Special · Mixed
Barbara Priestman Academy
Sunderland · Special · Mixed
Beacon Hill School
North Tyneside · Special · Mixed
Burnside College
Wallsend · Secondary · Mixed
Churchill Academy
Wallsend · Secondary · Mixed
Dame Allan's Schools
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Mixed
Dryden School
Gateshead · Special · Mixed
Emmanuel College
Gateshead · Secondary · Mixed
Endeavour SR
Sunderland · Special · Mixed
Excelsior Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Mixed
George Stephenson High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Groundwork South and North Tyneside
Hebburn · Special · Mixed
Keelman's Way School
Hebburn · Special · Mixed
Kenton School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Kingsmeadow Community School
Gateshead · Secondary · Mixed
Kings Priory School
North Shields · All-through · Mixed
Monkseaton High School
Whitley Bay · Secondary · Mixed
Newcastle Bridges School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Mixed
NHS Choices College
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Special · Mixed
North East Futures UTC
Newcastle Upon Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Parkside House School
North Tyneside · Special · Mixed
Percy Hedley School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Special · Mixed
Portland Academy
Sunderland · Special · Mixed
Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Mixed
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Girls
Sir Charles Parsons School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Special · Mixed
Southmoor Academy
Sunderland · Secondary · Mixed
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Secondary · Boys
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington · Secondary · Mixed
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
St Wilfrid's RC College
South Shields · Secondary · Mixed
The Cedars Academy
Gateshead · Special · Mixed
The Newcastle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Mixed
Thomas Bewick School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Special · Mixed
Thorp Academy
Ryton · Secondary · Mixed
Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Special · Mixed
Trinity Solutions Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Post-16 · Mixed
Walker Riverside Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · All-through · Mixed
Whickham School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Secondary · Mixed
Whitburn Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Secondary · Mixed
Woodlawn School
Whitley Bay · Special · Mixed
About sixth forms in Tyne and Wear
Sixth forms in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
Whether or not Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?
There are 62 sixth forms in Tyne and Wear listed on School Signal, of which 20 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Tyne and Wear has the best Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is among the highest rated sixth forms in Tyne and Wear, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Tyne and Wear?
Most sixth forms in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.