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  • Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
  • The Stockwood Park Academy
  • The Chalk Hills Academy
  • Manshead Church of England Academy
  • Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
  • Luton Sixth Form College
  • Queen Elizabeth School, Luton
  • Lime Academy Hartwell
  • Woodlands Secondary School
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Luton Area

Luton sixth form schools offer diverse pathways to higher education, with 100% of providers rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, Luton Sixth Form College, and Manshead Church of England Academy are the top-performing options, with 14% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 24% nationally. While A-Level performance is below the national average, 9 sixth form providers across Luton serve a large and diverse student population with strong Ofsted ratings and accessible post-16 education. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Luton
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Luton14%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Luton37%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Luton#1772
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Luton100%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Luton
14%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Luton
37%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Luton
#1772vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Luton
100%vsEngland
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Independent · All-through
#6LUTON
#2,215England

Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)

82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EH
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
157 pupils
Girls
9-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5LUTON
#2,201England

The Stockwood Park Academy

Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PP
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,473 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School282 offers / 346 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4LUTON
#1,947England

The Chalk Hills Academy

Leagrave High St, Luton, LU4 0NE
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,619 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School247 offers / 466 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3LUTON
#1,875England

Manshead Church of England Academy

Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4BB
Central Bedfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,118 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 31 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1LUTON
#1,208England

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE
Luton council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,623 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School246 offers / 455 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Post-16
#2LUTON
#1,557England

Luton Sixth Form College

Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7EW
Luton council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
Unranked

Queen Elizabeth School, Luton

Crawley Green Road, Luton, LU2 9AG
Luton council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,186 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School182 offers / 461 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Lime Academy Hartwell

1 York Street, Luton, LU2 0EZ
Luton council
No rankings available
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Woodlands Secondary School

Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3SP
Luton council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
262 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Luton

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

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RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)IndependentAll-through9-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)

Independent • All-through • 9-18+ years

#6
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Manshead Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Manshead Church of England Academy

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

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AQueen Elizabeth School, LutonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Queen Elizabeth School, Luton

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

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Luton Sixth Form CollegeStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Luton Sixth Form College

State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ALime Academy HartwellStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Lime Academy Hartwell

State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4The Chalk Hills AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Chalk Hills Academy

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

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AWoodlands Secondary SchoolStateNot Applicable11-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Woodlands Secondary School

State • Not Applicable • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5The Stockwood Park AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Stockwood Park Academy

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

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

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

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

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