SchoolScoresRochdale Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of ALTUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY
01706 769800 · 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
991 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 28% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 58% | 57% | 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. | 37.3 | 37.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
26 subjects, 2,476 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 379 | 4% | 21% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 265 | 14% | 36% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 193 | 7% | 32% | 30% |
| Biology | 184 | 11% | 31% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 179 | 6% | 18% | 16% |
| Sociology | 144 | 8% | 27% | 20% |
| Law | 143 | 11% | 33% | 17% |
| English Literature | 98 | 10% | 29% | 23% |
| Economics | 97 | 4% | 19% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 93 | 3% | 22% | 24% |
| History | 89 | 3% | 27% | 23% |
| Physics | 84 | 11% | 35% | 31% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 63 | 5% | 16% | 14% |
| Geography | 58 | 5% | 24% | 23% |
| English Language | 53 | 0% | 11% | 13% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 52 | 0% | 6% | 17% |
| Art and Design | 50 | 22% | 64% | 34% |
| Film Studies | 41 | 5% | 39% | 17% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 39 | 0% | 5% | 16% |
| Religious Studies | 39 | 13% | 56% | 22% |
| Government and Politics | 37 | 16% | 41% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 28 | 50% | 79% | 59% |
| Spanish | 28 | 14% | 39% | 34% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 20 | 20% | 30% | 19% |
| French | 16 | 0% | 25% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music.
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.
942 students in this year group.
87% — 12 points above the Rochdale average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 24% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 87% |
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.
914 students in this year group.
74% — 17 points above the Rochdale average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 74% | 57% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 22% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 79% | 74% |
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 Rochdale.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 36.2%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 2.6%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 14.4%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Rochdale. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 23.3%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Beech House School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Falinge Park High School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Rochdale Islamic Academy 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Rochdale Islamic Academy 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Oulder Hill Leadership Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingsway Park High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2025 · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Matthew Moss High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wardle Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rochdale Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Rochdale Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Rochdale Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B- was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144463.
- 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.