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Leicester sixth form schools offer diverse pathways to higher education, with 26 providers serving the city and surrounding areas. Beauchamp City Sixth Form leads among state sixth forms, while Leicester Grammar School Trust, Uppingham School, and Loughborough High School are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. 19% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 24%, with 44% achieving A*/A/B grades against the national average of 47%. 86% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, and the wider county benefit from a mix of college sixth forms, school sixth forms, and independent institutions. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Fusion Academy | State | Not Applicable | 7-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Not Applicable • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Darul Uloom Leicester | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | None | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | The Cedars Academy, Leicester | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ellesmere College, Leicester | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Beauchamp City Sixth Form | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #13 | WQE and Regent College Group | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Countesthorpe Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 4.9/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Bosworth Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Heath Lane Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #14 | The City of Leicester College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 4.9/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | West Gate School | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Leicester Grammar School Trust | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Brookvale Groby Learning Campus | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ash Field Academy | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 9.1/10Elite |
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Netherhall Mead Academy | State | Not Applicable | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not applicable |
State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Loughborough High School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Christian | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Beauchamp College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 8.8/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Ratcliffe College | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Leicester High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | Church of England | 9/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Shires | Independent | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Wreake Valley Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Gateway Sixth Form College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Uppingham School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
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