2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Manchester Area

Manchester sixth form schools see 32% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level, slightly above the England average of 25%, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.3/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). While Withington Girls' School, The Manchester Grammar School, and Manchester High School for Girls are top-ranked independent options, The King David High School leads among state sixth forms with an Outstanding FMS Inspection Score and strong university preparation pathways. With 38 sixth form providers across the city, students in Rusholme, Fallowfield, Hulme, and Didsbury benefit from diverse academic routes ranging from traditional A-Levels to vocational qualifications, with excellent links to the University of Manchester and other higher education institutions. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.