2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Birmingham Area

Birmingham sixth form schools offer extensive choice across England's second-largest city, with 93 providers serving diverse academic pathways. King Edward VI High School for Girls and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys are top-ranked independent options, while King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls leads among state sixth forms with strong A-Level results. 21% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 25%, and 44% achieve A*/A/B grades against the national average of 50%. Sixth form providers have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). Students across Edgbaston, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, and Harborne benefit from both highly selective independent schools and inclusive state sixth forms with established university preparation pathways. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.