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Showing 1-5 of 5 schools

  • The Sutton Academy
  • Cowley International College
  • Rainford High School
  • Carmel College, St. Helens
  • Mill Green School
St. Helens schools collage

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in St. Helens Area

St. Helens sixth form schools achieve strong Ofsted ratings, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Carmel College, St. Helens, Rainford High School, and Cowley International College are the main options for students continuing their education to age 18. While 12% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 24% nationally, and 33% achieve A*/A/B grades against England's 47%, students benefit from accessible sixth form provision across the town. With 5 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.

Key Performance Metrics for St. Helens
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
St. Helens12%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
St. Helens33%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
St. Helens#1993
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
St. Helens100%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
St. Helens
12%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
St. Helens
33%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
St. Helens
#1993vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
St. Helens
100%vsEngland
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Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4ST. HELENS
#2,425England

The Sutton Academy

Elton Head Road, St. Helens, WA9 5AU
St Helens council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,457 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School254 offers / 503 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3ST. HELENS
#1,924England

Cowley International College

Hard Lane, St. Helens, WA10 6PN
St Helens council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,481 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School242 offers / 559 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2ST. HELENS
#1,455England

Rainford High School

Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8NY
St Helens council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,716 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School263 offers / 682 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Post-16
#1ST. HELENS
#629England

Carmel College, St. Helens

Prescot Road, St. Helens, WA10 3AG
St Helens council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Mill Green School

Lansbury Avenue, Parr, St. Helens, WA9 1BU
St Helens council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
135 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in St. Helens

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

Neighbourhoods in St. Helens

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Cowley International CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cowley International College

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

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMill Green SchoolStateNot Applicable14-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Mill Green School

State • Not Applicable • 14-18+ years

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

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Carmel College, St. HelensStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedCatholicInformation not available
Carmel College, St. Helens

State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Rainford High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Rainford High School

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

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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

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

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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