2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in St. Helens Area

Schools in the St. Helens built-up area. St. Helens sixth form schools achieve strong FMS Inspection Score, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.4/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). Carmel College, The Sutton Academy, and Cowley International College are the main options for students continuing their education to age 18. While 14% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 25% nationally, and 37% achieve A*/A/B grades against England's 50%, students benefit from accessible sixth form provision across the town. With 3 sixth form providers serving St. Helens, families have a range of state-funded options for advanced level study. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.