Sixth Forms / West Sussex
Sixth Forms in West Sussex
Browse 58 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in West Sussex. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
58 sixth forms in West Sussex
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Chichester · Secondary · Mixed
Hazelwick School
Crawley · Secondary · Mixed
Midhurst Rother College
Midhurst · Secondary · Mixed
Shoreham Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea · Secondary · Mixed
St Paul's Catholic College
Burgess Hill · Secondary · Mixed
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
Horsham · Post-16 · Mixed
Apple Orchard School
Horsham · Special · Boys
Chichester College Group
Chichester · Post-16 · Mixed
Chichester Free School
Chichester · All-through · Mixed
Farney Close School
Haywards Heath · Special · Mixed
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Crawley · Secondary · Mixed
The Angmering School
Littlehampton · Secondary · Mixed
Thomas Bennett Community College
Crawley · Secondary · Mixed
Oak Grove College
Worthing · Special · Mixed
Ardingly College
Haywards Heath · All-through · Mixed
Aurora Vincent House School
Horsham · Special · Mixed
Brighton Forward Ltd
Worthing · Special · Mixed
Burgess Hill Girls
Burgess Hill · All-through · Girls
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital
Haywards Heath · PRU · Mixed
Chichester High School
Chichester · Secondary · Mixed
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
Chichester · Secondary · Mixed
Christ's Hospital
Horsham · Senior · Mixed
Educate U
Worthing · All-through · Mixed
Farlington School
Horsham · All-through · Mixed
Felpham Community College
Bognor Regis · Secondary · Mixed
Fordwater School, Chichester
Chichester · Special · Mixed
Hambrook School
Burgess Hill · Special · Mixed
Hurstpierpoint College
Hassocks · All-through · Mixed
Ifield Community College
Crawley · Secondary · Mixed
Imberhorne School
East Grinstead · Secondary · Mixed
Ingfield Manor School
Billingshurst · Special · Mixed
Lancing College
Lancing · Senior · Mixed
Lodge Hill Residential Centre
Pulborough · Mixed
LVS Hassocks
Hassocks · Special · Mixed
Manor Green College
Crawley · Special · Mixed
Manor House School
Horsham · Special · Mixed
Muntham House School
Horsham · Special · Boys
Oriel High School
Crawley · Secondary · Mixed
Our Lady of Sion School
West Sussex · All-through · Mixed
Philpots Manor School
West Hoathly · Special · Mixed
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
Horsham · Special · Mixed
Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
Worthing · Special · Mixed
Rikkyo School-in-England
Rudgwick · All-through · Mixed
Sackville School
East Grinstead · Secondary · Mixed
Seaford College
Petworth · All-through · Mixed
Serenity School Crawley
Crawley · Special · Mixed
Slindon College
Arundel · All-through · Boys
Springboard Education
Lancing · Special · Mixed
Steyning Grammar School
Steyning · Secondary · Mixed
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Worthing · Secondary · Mixed
St Philip Howard Catholic School
Bognor Regis · Secondary · Mixed
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Crawley · Secondary · Mixed
The Littlehampton Academy
Littlehampton · Secondary · Mixed
The Regis School
West Sussex · Secondary · Mixed
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Sompting · Secondary · Mixed
Weald School, The
Billingshurst · Secondary · Mixed
Woodlands Meed
Burgess Hill · Special · Mixed
Worth School
Crawley · Senior · Mixed
About sixth forms in West Sussex
Sixth forms in West Sussex 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 West Sussex, 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 West Sussex, 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 West Sussex 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 West Sussex
Whether or not West Sussex 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 West Sussex?
There are 58 sixth forms in West Sussex listed on School Signal, of which 13 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in West Sussex has the best Ofsted rating?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is among the highest rated sixth forms in West Sussex, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in West Sussex?
Most sixth forms in West Sussex 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 West Sussex set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.