Discover and compare the UK's leading independent sixth form colleges. Find the perfect fit for your A-Level studies.
London, Central London
One of London's oldest sixth form colleges in South Kensington, offering personalised one-to-one and small group A-Level tuition since 1934.
43%
A*-A Grades
£12,800 per term
Day Fees
London, Kensington
Ofsted Outstanding sixth form college in Kensington offering over 25 A-Level subjects with exceptional results and personalised learning since 1981.
52%
A*-A Grades
£12,650 per term
Day Fees
London, Mayfair
Award-winning sixth form college in Mayfair offering small class tuition with a 100% A-Level pass rate and an average of 88% A*-B grades over 10 years.
46%
A*-A Grades
£10,800 per term
Day Fees
London, South Kensington
Leading independent college in South Kensington offering over 45 A-Level subjects with flexible study options and Oxbridge-style small group teaching since 1973.
38%
A*-A Grades
£11,966 per term
Day Fees
London, Kensal Green
Specialist A-Level college since 1966 offering small group teaching and on-campus boarding in a supportive West London environment.
53%
A*-A Grades
£6,900 per term
Day Fees
London, Hampstead
Small and friendly A-Level college in Hampstead offering personalised education with small class sizes and a tranquil learning environment since 1965.
48%
A*-A Grades
£8,358 per term
Day Fees
London, Ealing
Leading independent college in West London preparing students aged 13-19 for university through personalised GCSE and A-Level programmes since 1992.
£6,500 per term
Day Fees
London, City of London
Ofsted Outstanding sixth form and boarding college in the City of London offering A-Levels, GCSEs, and Foundation programmes with exceptional facilities since 1974.
39%
A*-A Grades
£8,333 per term
Day Fees
London, Earl's Court
Co-educational GCSE and sixth form college in Earl's Court, teaching around 150 students in classes of nine or fewer since 1975.
£11,565 per term
Day Fees
Birmingham, Edgbaston
Established Edgbaston sixth form college offering more than 20 A-Level subjects, with student residences a short walk from the college.
On application
Day Fees
Cambridge
Central Cambridge sixth form college on Brookside offering around 30 A-Level subjects, with residential accommodation at Tripos Court.
On application
Day Fees
Bath
Co-educational boarding and day college on Queen Square in central Bath, teaching students aged 14 to 19 since 1997.
On application
Day Fees
Cambridge
Boarding and day college in Chesterton teaching students aged 14 to 18, with an average class size of 11 and en-suite accommodation on campus.
£22,080 per year
Day Fees
Oxford
Central Oxford college teaching students aged 14 to 19 through one-to-one tutorials and small seminars, with boarding at Cherwell House.
On application
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Rochester
Kent college of 375 students founded in 1984, offering one of the widest A-Level ranges in the country with on-campus boarding for up to 130.
On application
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Market Harborough
Co-educational boarding and day college in Market Harborough for students aged 11 to 19, with a football academy alongside its A-Level provision.
£27,125 per year
Day Fees
Canterbury
Canterbury boarding and day school for students aged 13 to 18, offering A-Levels, the IB Diploma and a University Foundation Programme.
£19,815 per year
Day Fees
London, Bloomsbury
Boarding and day school on Bloomsbury Square in central London for students aged 14 to 18, with en-suite accommodation and a scholarships programme.
£21,510 per year
Day Fees
London, Waterloo
Purpose built college on Westminster Bridge Road with boarding on site, offering 18 A-Level subjects and one year retake routes.
On application
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Folkestone
Folkestone boarding college with an average class size of seven and 21 A-Level subjects, including six modern languages.
On application
Day Fees
Manchester
City centre college on Cheapside off King Street, offering 15 A-Level subjects with boarding accommodation and flexible course structures.
£13,100 per year
Day Fees
Northampton
Northampton boarding and day school on the Avenue Campus, offering 17 A-Level subjects including Drama and Theatre and Music.
On application
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Malvern
Residential boarding college on Wells Road in the Malvern Hills, offering 12 A-Level subjects including Law on a site used for education since 1874.
On application
Day Fees
Oxford
Oxford sixth form on Banbury Road with one of the widest A-Level ranges in the UK at 38 subjects, and 44% A*-A grades in 2026.
44%
A*-A Grades
£12,160 per term
Day Fees
Oxford
Selective Oxford college focused on sciences, maths and economics, with 66% A*-A grades in 2026 and boarding houses in the city centre.
66%
A*-A Grades
£34,645 per year
Day Fees
London, Hampstead
Founded in 1978 as London's only independent sixth form college specialising in the arts and humanities, with 26 A-Level subjects across two Hampstead sites.
On application
Day Fees
Most private sixth form colleges offer a wide range of A-Level subjects including Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages, and Creative Arts. Many also offer BTEC qualifications, EPQ, and specialist courses for Medicine, Law, and Engineering applications.
Yes, many private sixth form colleges specialise in A-Level retakes. They offer intensive one-year or shorter programmes designed to help students improve their grades, with focused teaching and exam technique training.
Private sixth form colleges typically provide extensive university application support including personal statement guidance, interview preparation, entrance exam coaching (BMAT, UCAT, LNAT, etc.), and dedicated Oxbridge preparation programmes.
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