The Top Independent Sixth Form Colleges
(by A level grades in Summer 2007)

It is more difficult to rank 6th form colleges than independent schools, because many of them do not release their results or provide them in inconsistent formats. For our first ever league table, we have used the results (audited and unaudited) of those colleges, which are prepared to publicise them. We have simply taken the percentage of total A level entries, which were grades A or B. Some colleges would argue that A level resits should be excluded, although perversely their inclusion can sometimes depress the overall average grades. For 2007 we do not have sufficient data to segregate the two groups, but hopefully in future years colleges will be more forthcoming as well as supplying average UCAS tariffs. We have not included GCSEs because many colleges do not offer them or focus on resits or short term GCSE courses.

Please be aware that exam success is only one criterion in the search for a sixth form college. You are encouraged to read our free downloadable eGuide on how to select an independent sixth form college.