2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Stafford Area

Stafford sixth form schools achieve strong results, with 24% of students attaining A*/A grades at A-Level, above the England average of 24%, and 50% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally. Wolgarston High School, The Weston Road Academy, and St. Dominic's Grammar School are among the top-performing options, with 100% of sixth form providers rated Good or Outstanding—well above England's 90%. With 8 sixth form schools serving Stafford, students benefit from a balanced mix of state and independent providers offering diverse academic pathways. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Stafford

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Stafford24%

vs

England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Stafford50%

vs

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Stafford#1756

vs

England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Stafford100%

vs

England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Stafford

24%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Stafford

50%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Stafford

#1756vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Stafford

100%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Stafford

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

Neighbourhoods in Stafford

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	The Weston Road Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

The Weston Road Academy

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

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	St. Dominic's Grammar School	Independent	All-through	4-18 years	Mixed	None	Not inspected by Ofsted

St. Dominic's Grammar School

Independent • All-through • 4-18 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Walton Hall Academy	State	Not Applicable	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Walton Hall Academy

State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Sir Graham Balfour High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Sir Graham Balfour High School

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

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Wolgarston High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	13-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Wolgarston High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Blessed William Howard Catholic School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Catholic	Good

Blessed William Howard Catholic School

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

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Catholic

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#6	Walton High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Walton High School

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

#6

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#7	King Edward VI High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

King Edward VI High School

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

#7

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

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