How do you decide which sixth form schools are best?

We combine official A-Level performance data, Oxbridge placement statistics, and Ofsted ratings to highlight consistent academic excellence. Use filters to personalise results based on your subject interests and goals.

Are all Derby neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby sixth form options. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

What makes a good sixth form school?

Strong A-Level performance (high percentage of A*/A grades), good university placement record (including Oxbridge), excellent Ofsted rating, and a wide range of subject offerings are key indicators of quality sixth form education.

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Derby Area

Allestree is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#10	Allestree Woodlands School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Allestree Woodlands School#10

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Alvaston is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Alvaston Moor Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Alvaston Moor AcademyN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Breadsall Hilltop is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	St Andrew's Academy, Derby	State	Not Applicable	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

St Andrew's Academy, DerbyN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Chaddesden is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Lees Brook Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Lees Brook AcademyN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Chellaston is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Chellaston Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Chellaston Academy#5

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

City Centre is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Landau Forte College	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding
N/A	Derby Cathedral School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Landau Forte College#4

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Derby Cathedral SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Darley Abbey is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#9	Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	Catholic	Good

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy#9

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Catholic

Ofsted: Good

Etwall is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#8	John Port Spencer Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

John Port Spencer Academy#8

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Littleover is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Derby High School	Independent	All-through	3-18 years	Mixed	Church of England	Not inspected by Ofsted
#3	Littleover Community School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
#6	Derby Grammar School	Independent	All-through	4-18 years	Mixed	Church of England	Not inspected by Ofsted
#7	Derby Moor Spencer Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
#11	The Bemrose School	State	All-through	3-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Royal School for the Deaf Derby	State	Not Applicable	3-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Ivy House School, Derby	State	Not Applicable	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Derby High School#1

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 3-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Littleover Community School#3

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Derby Grammar School#6

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 4-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Derby Moor Spencer Academy#7

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

The Bemrose School#11

School Type: State

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 3-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Royal School for the Deaf DerbyN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 3-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Ivy House School, DerbyN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 2-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Pride Park is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#12	UTC Derby Pride Park	State	Secondary & Post-16	13-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

UTC Derby Pride Park#12

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 13-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Repton is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Repton School	Independent	Secondary & Post-16	12-18+ years	Mixed	Christian	Not inspected by Ofsted

Repton School#2

School Type: Independent

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 12-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Christian

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Sinfin is a popular area within the Derby region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Derby and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	St Martins School	State	Not Applicable	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

St Martins SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Derby Area

School Type

Ofsted Rating

Religious Character

Gender

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Other Institutions

Age Range

Top Sixth Form Schools in Derby

Derby High School

Repton School

Littleover Community School

Derby Grammar School

Landau Forte College

Chellaston Academy

Derby Moor Spencer Academy

John Port Spencer Academy

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Derby

Neighbourhoods in Derby

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