SchoolScoresFranklin Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 99 · Mixed
Part of FRANKLIN COLLEGE TRUST
Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY
01472 875000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
478 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130586), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 13% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 35% | 35% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.2 | 29.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
28 subjects, 1,008 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 92 | 2% | 7% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 82 | 12% | 26% | 40% |
| Sociology | 81 | 2% | 10% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 62 | 2% | 13% | 16% |
| English Literature | 55 | 0% | 11% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 54 | 0% | 17% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 54 | 2% | 24% | 32% |
| History | 54 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| English Language | 51 | 4% | 10% | 13% |
| Law | 43 | 2% | 9% | 17% |
| Biology | 41 | 5% | 12% | 27% |
| Geography | 38 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Ancient History | 36 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 33 | 0% | 24% | 26% |
| Physics | 33 | 0% | 12% | 31% |
| Film Studies | 32 | 0% | 9% | 17% |
| Chemistry | 30 | 0% | 7% | 30% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 23 | 0% | 17% | 24% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 20 | 0% | 15% | 36% |
| Government and Politics | 18 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 17 | 0% | 6% | 17% |
| Economics | 16 | 0% | 19% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 16 | 25% | 75% | 59% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 9 | 0% | 11% | 19% |
| Music | 8 | 0% | 13% | 29% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
787 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130586), before it changed to its current form.
81% — 12 points above the North East Lincolnshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 81% | 69% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 12% | 7% |
| Work | 26% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 81% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
533 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 130586), before it changed to its current form.
60% — 18 points above the North East Lincolnshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 60% | 42% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 7% | 5% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 64% | 60% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North East Lincolnshire.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ormiston Maritime Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- St James' School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Oasis Academy Wintringham 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Whitgift Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Learning4Life-GY 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Havelock Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beacon Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Waltham Toll Bar Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cleethorpes Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Healing Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Franklin Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Franklin Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Franklin Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152060.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.