SchoolScoresThe Sixth Form College Colchester
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 99 · Mixed
Part of THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGES TRUST
North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN
01206 500700 · 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
1,468 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 47% | 54% | 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. | 32.9 | 34.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
48 subjects, 3,963 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 356 | 6% | 22% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 281 | 6% | 25% | 40% |
| Sociology | 253 | 5% | 14% | 20% |
| Biology | 217 | 4% | 20% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 210 | 3% | 12% | 16% |
| History | 176 | 2% | 13% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 157 | 6% | 28% | 30% |
| Economics | 148 | 2% | 17% | 26% |
| English Literature | 143 | 5% | 15% | 23% |
| Law | 135 | 2% | 14% | 17% |
| English Language | 125 | 1% | 6% | 13% |
| English Language and Literature | 113 | 3% | 13% | 16% |
| Geography | 113 | 3% | 19% | 23% |
| Physics | 107 | 5% | 20% | 31% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 106 | 0% | 4% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 96 | 19% | 42% | 38% |
| Environmental Science | 88 | 5% | 8% | 14% |
| Film Studies | 85 | 0% | 6% | 17% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 78 | 9% | 18% | 17% |
| Accounting / Finance | 77 | 1% | 10% | 15% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 76 | 3% | 16% | 24% |
| Government and Politics | 73 | 4% | 16% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 72 | 14% | 38% | 32% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 62 | 10% | 19% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 60 | 8% | 23% | 26% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 48 | 2% | 17% | 19% |
| Religious Studies | 46 | 0% | 15% | 22% |
| Classical Civilisation | 45 | 2% | 9% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 42 | 7% | 24% | 36% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 41 | 2% | 7% | 15% |
| Ancient History | 39 | 3% | 26% | 16% |
| Geology | 39 | 5% | 21% | 25% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 38 | 13% | 34% | 59% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 32 | 0% | 13% | 19% |
| Music Technology | 29 | 3% | 17% | 15% |
| French | 22 | 5% | 32% | 38% |
| Spanish | 22 | 0% | 18% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Critical Studies) | 21 | 0% | 14% | – |
| Electronics | 20 | 5% | 35% | 32% |
| German | 17 | 0% | 18% | 42% |
| Music | 16 | 6% | 19% | 29% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 14 | 0% | 21% | 28% |
| Dance | 14 | 14% | 43% | 30% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Russian, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Turkish.
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.
1,631 students in this year group.
88% — 7 points above the Essex average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 29% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 88% |
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.
1,425 students in this year group.
68% — 14 points above the Essex average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 68% | 54% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 17% | 15% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 73% | 68% |
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 Essex.
Nearby secondary schools
- Colchester Prep and High School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Helena School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Colchester Royal Grammar School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 exceptional, 3 strong · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mary's School for Girls 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Benedict's Catholic College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Colchester County High School for Girls 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- Philip Morant School and College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Thomas Lord Audley School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Paxman Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Colchester Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Sixth Form College Colchester's Ofsted rating?
The Sixth Form College Colchester hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did The Sixth Form College Colchester 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 151134.
- 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.