Best Sixth Forms in Lichfield 2025 | A-Level Results & University Success | FindMySchool

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Lichfield Area

Lichfield sixth form schools achieve strong A-Level results, with 24% of students attaining A*/A grades, slightly above the England average of 24%, and 47% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1058 compared to England's 1183, Lichfield sixth forms demonstrate a solid track record of university preparation. While Lichfield Cathedral School is the top-ranked independent option, The Friary School and King Edward VI School, Lichfield lead among state sixth forms with excellent results. 80% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Lichfield benefit from a mix of independent and state provision focused on academic pathways. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.

Key Performance Metrics for Lichfield

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

Lichfield24%

vs

England24%

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

Lichfield47%

vs

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Lichfield#1058

vs

England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Lichfield80%

vs

England90%

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

Lichfield

24%vsEngland

24%

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

Lichfield

47%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Lichfield

#1058vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Lichfield

80%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Lichfield

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Lichfield

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Queen's Croft High School	State	Not Applicable	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Queen's Croft High School

State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Lichfield Cathedral School	Independent	All-through	2-18+ years	Mixed	Church of England	Not inspected by Ofsted

Lichfield Cathedral School

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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

The Friary School

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
N/A	Saxon Hill Academy	State	Not Applicable	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Saxon Hill Academy

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	King Edward VI School, Lichfield	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

King Edward VI School, Lichfield

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
#4	Nether Stowe School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Nether Stowe School

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

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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