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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Area

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#10	St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Catholic	Requires Improvement
#12	The Priory Witham Academy	State	All-through	2-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	The Lincoln St Christopher's School	State	Not Applicable	3-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy#10

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Catholic

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

The Priory Witham Academy#12

School Type: State

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 2-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

The Lincoln St Christopher's SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 3-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#7	Lincoln UTC	State	Secondary & Post-16	14-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Lincoln UTC#7

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 14-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Branston Community Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Branston Community Academy#4

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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

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

The Priory Academy LSST#3

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Ermine Estate is a popular area within the Lincoln region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Lincoln 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	The St Francis Special School, Lincoln	State	Not Applicable	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

The St Francis Special School, LincolnN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 2-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#6	Lincoln Christ's Hospital School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Christian	Good

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School#6

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Christian

Ofsted: Good

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

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

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy#5

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

North Kesteven Academy#11

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Riseholme is a popular area within the Lincoln region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Lincoln 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	Lincoln Castle Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Inadequate

Lincoln Castle AcademyN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Inadequate

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#9	The Priory City of Lincoln Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy#9

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Swinderby is a popular area within the Lincoln region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Lincoln 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	Kisimul School	Independent	Not Applicable	8-18+ years	Mixed	None	Information not available

Kisimul SchoolN/A

School Type: Independent

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 8-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Information not available

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Lincoln Minster School	Independent	All-through	4-18 years	Mixed	Christian	Not inspected by Ofsted

Lincoln Minster School#2

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 4-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Christian

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#8	Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn#8

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

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

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	William Farr CofE Comprehensive School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School#1

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Lincoln Area

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Top Sixth Form Schools in Lincoln

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

The Priory Academy LSST

Lincoln Minster School

Branston Community Academy

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Lincoln UTC

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Lincoln

Neighbourhoods in Lincoln

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