2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Kensington and Chelsea Area

Kensington and Chelsea sixth form schools achieve 35% of students attaining A*/A grades at A-Level, well above England's 25%, with 63% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 50% nationally. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1150 compared to England's 1346, the borough has a strong track record of elite university preparation. While Queen's Gate School, The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, and Kensington Aldridge Academy are top-ranked independent options, Kensington Aldridge Academy leads among state sixth forms with Outstanding Ofsted status and strong Russell Group university progression. Students across South Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, and Knightsbridge benefit from world-class cultural institutions and museums that enrich the educational environment. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.