2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Chesterfield Area

Chesterfield sixth form schools offer university preparation pathways across 6 providers, with St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield, and Tupton Hall School among the top-performing options. 18% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 24%, while 41% achieve A*/A/B grades against the national average of 47%. 83% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Chesterfield and surrounding areas benefit from well-established comprehensive sixth forms with strong academic support and diverse A-Level course offerings. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Chesterfield

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Chesterfield18%

vs

England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Chesterfield41%

vs

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Chesterfield#1232

vs

England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Chesterfield83%

vs

England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Chesterfield

18%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Chesterfield

41%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Chesterfield

#1232vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Chesterfield

83%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Chesterfield

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Neighbourhoods in Chesterfield

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Ashgate Croft School	State	Not Applicable	4-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Ashgate Croft School

State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Outwood Academy Newbold	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Outwood Academy Newbold

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Tupton Hall School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Tupton Hall School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Netherthorpe School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Netherthorpe School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Catholic	Outstanding

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Catholic

Ofsted: Outstanding

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