Sixth Forms / Warwickshire
Sixth Forms in Warwickshire
Browse 56 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Warwickshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
56 sixth forms in Warwickshire
Alcester Grammar School
Alcester · Secondary · Mixed
Arise Education
Priors Marston · All-through · Mixed
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Kenilworth · Secondary · Mixed
King Edward VI School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Secondary · Boys
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Secondary · Girls
Houlton School
RUGBY · All-through · Mixed
Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bedworth · Secondary · Mixed
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · Post-16 · Mixed
Rugby High School
Rugby · Secondary · Girls
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester · Secondary · Mixed
The Polesworth School
Tamworth · Secondary · Mixed
THE SECRET GARDEN SCHOOL
Shustoke · All-through · Mixed
Warwickshire College Group
Royal Leamington Spa · Post-16 · Mixed
Trinity Catholic School
Leamington Spa · Secondary · Mixed
Welcombe Hills School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Special · Mixed
ALP Nuneaton
Nuneaton · Special · Mixed
Arnold Lodge School
Leamington Spa · All-through · Mixed
Ash Green School
Coventry · Secondary · Mixed
Ashlawn School
Rugby · Secondary · Mixed
Aylesford School Warwick
Warwick · All-through · Mixed
Bilton School
Rugby · Secondary · Mixed
Brickyard Barn Outdoor Learning Centre
Mallory Road · Special · Mixed
Brooke School
Rugby · Special · Mixed
Campion School
Leamington Spa · Secondary · Mixed
Chestnut Place
Sambourne · Special · Mixed
Discovery Academy
Nuneaton · Special · Mixed
Dixie Grammar School
Nuneaton · All-through · Mixed
Etone College
Nuneaton · Secondary · Mixed
Evergreen School
Warwick · Special · Mixed
Exhall Grange Specialist School
Coventry · Special · Mixed
Higham Lane School
Nuneaton · Secondary · Mixed
Kineton High School
Warwick · Secondary · Mixed
King Edward VI College
Nuneaton · Post-16 · Mixed
King's High School
Warwickshire · All-through · Girls
Lawrence Sheriff School
Rugby · Secondary · Boys
Mill House School
Whitestitch Lane · Special · Mixed
Myton School
Warwick · Secondary · Mixed
North Leamington School
Leamington Spa · Secondary · Mixed
Northleigh House School
Warwick · All-through · Mixed
Nunhold House Outdoor Learning Centre
Hatton · Special · Mixed
Oak Wood Secondary School
Nuneaton · Special · Mixed
OneSchool Global UK
Coventry · All-through · Mixed
Princethorpe College
Rugby · Senior · Mixed
Quest Academy
Rugby · Special · Mixed
Rugby Free Secondary School
Rugby · Secondary · Mixed
Rugby School
Rugby · Senior · Mixed
Southam College
Southam · Secondary · Mixed
Stratford Upon Avon School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Secondary · Mixed
St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College
Nuneaton · Secondary · Mixed
The Coleshill School
Birmingham · Secondary · Mixed
The Haven School Wolston
Rugby Road · Special · Mixed
The Kingsley School
Leamington Spa · All-through · Mixed
The Warwickshire Academy
Coventry · Special · Mixed
Twycross House School
Atherstone · All-through · Mixed
Warwick School
Warwick · All-through · Boys
Woodlands
Birmingham · Special · Mixed
About sixth forms in Warwickshire
Sixth forms in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire, 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 Warwickshire, 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 Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire
Whether or not Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire?
There are 56 sixth forms in Warwickshire listed on School Signal, of which 13 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Warwickshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Alcester Grammar School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Warwickshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Warwickshire?
Most sixth forms in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.