2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in North Shields Area

North Shields sixth form schools achieve 54% of students gaining A*/A/B grades at A-Level, above England's 25%, with strong university preparation pathways. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 728 compared to England's 1346, North Shields sixth forms have a strong track record of elite university preparation. Kings Priory School and St Thomas More Catholic High School are both state sixth form providers rated Good or Outstanding, with 100% of local sixth form schools achieving these ratings—well above the England average of 91%. Students in North Shields benefit from well-established schools with excellent academic standards and diverse post-16 pathways. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.