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  • Sporting Stars Academy
  • The King's CofE Academy
  • Haywood Academy
  • St Thomas More Catholic Academy
  • Blythe Bridge High School
  • The Cheadle Academy
  • Biddulph High School
  • St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
  • Painsley Catholic College
  • St Joseph's College, Stoke-on-Trent
  • Alsager School
  • Stafford Grammar School
  • City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
  • Glebedale School
  • Church Lawton School
  • Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams
  • Want2Achieve The Academy
  • Abbey Hill Academy & College
  • Kemball School
Stoke-on-Trent schools collage

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Stoke-on-Trent Area

Stoke-on-Trent sixth form schools offer diverse pathways to higher education, with 100% of providers rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. [TOP_STATE_SCHOOL_Sx] leads among state sixth forms with strong results, while Stafford Grammar School is the top-ranked independent option for families considering private education. 12% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 24% nationally, and 32% achieve A*/A/B grades against England's 47%. With 19 sixth form providers across the city, students in Hanley, Longton, Burslem, and Tunstall have access to both college and school-based options for A-Level and vocational courses. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Stoke-on-Trent
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Stoke-on-Trent12%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Stoke-on-Trent32%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Stoke-on-Trent#1827
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Stoke-on-Trent100%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Stoke-on-Trent
12%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Stoke-on-Trent
32%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Stoke-on-Trent
#1827vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Stoke-on-Trent
100%vsEngland
90%
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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#13STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,612England

Sporting Stars Academy

Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7AS
Stoke-on-Trent City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
56 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,572England

The King's CofE Academy

First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1DP
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
765 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School135 offers / 196 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,565England

Haywood Academy

High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AB
Stoke-on-Trent City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,160 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School208 offers / 467 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,301England

St Thomas More Catholic Academy

Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NJ
Stoke-on-Trent City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,168 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School198 offers / 474 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,310England

Blythe Bridge High School

Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,034 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School185 offers / 284 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,151England

The Cheadle Academy

Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
423 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School61 offers / 129 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7STOKE-ON-TRENT
#1,699England

Biddulph High School

Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
768 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6STOKE-ON-TRENT
#1,574England

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ
Stoke-on-Trent City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,162 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School209 offers / 439 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4STOKE-ON-TRENT
#1,384England

Painsley Catholic College

Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,325 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School215 offers / 355 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

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

Neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent

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

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

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Sporting Stars AcademyIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Sporting Stars Academy

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AKemball SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Kemball School

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

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

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Blythe Bridge High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Blythe Bridge High School

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

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Haywood AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Haywood Academy

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

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8The Cheadle AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#4Painsley Catholic CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
The Cheadle Academy

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

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Painsley Catholic College

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

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AChurch Lawton SchoolStateNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Church Lawton School

State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years

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

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AWant2Achieve The AcademyIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Want2Achieve The Academy

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

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AGlebedale SchoolIndependentNot Applicable7-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Glebedale School

Independent • Not Applicable • 7-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12The King's CofE AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The King's CofE Academy

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

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Biddulph High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Biddulph High School

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

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Thomas More Catholic AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Thomas More Catholic Academy

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

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ACo-op Academy Florence MacWilliamsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
N/AAbbey Hill Academy & CollegeStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

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

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet
Abbey Hill Academy & College

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

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

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form CollegeStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College

State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Stafford Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Stafford Grammar School

Independent • All-through • 4-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Joseph's College, Stoke-on-TrentStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
St Joseph's College, Stoke-on-Trent

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

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Margaret Ward Catholic AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

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

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

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