Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form provides a stepping stone between school and university and prepares you for further study or employment.

We offer a distinctive learning experience for students in our Sixth Form across our wide range of A Level programmes.

We base our A Level programmes on facilitating and stimulating subjects, ensuring students have the skills and knowledge which are in demand by universities and employers. This, as well as our wrap-around support for our students, has led many of them to secure places at a range of Russell Group universities and prosperous careers.

Why Study With Us?

98%

Pass Rate

In 2025, the College achieved an amazing 98% pass rate for its A Level programmes.

A Level Subjects

15 out of 18 A Level subjects secured a perfect pass rate in 2025.

100%

20th Year Running

English Literature students achieved a 100% pass rate for the 20th year running.

Top Universities

Students secured places at some of Britain’s top universities, including the University of Newcastle and the University of Leeds.

Why study A Levels at Wakefield College?

Student Support

We offer all our students excellent coaching and support with UCAS applications. Our Student Central is designed to support your success as a student, by providing you with: attendance support, careers information and guidance, financial support, safeguarding support, wellbeing support and young adult carers support. Our Activities Team are also always working on organising sport and activity clubs as well as exciting termly trips for all students to join.

Why study A Levels at Wakefield College?

Facilities

We have brand new facilities across the College including new Science labs in the Sixth Form building. The Sixth Form building is also home to the Library, Student Central, student study and social spaces and a Starbucks coffee shop.

Why study A Levels at Wakefield College?

Prestigious Destinations

Students secured places at some of Britain’s top universities, including the University of Newcastle and the University of York. Some students also progressed into prosperous careers and apprenticeships.

Why study A Levels at Wakefield College?

Our Staff

Our strong team of lecturers and support staff successfully challenge our students to achieve their best, whislt offering caring pastoral support.

Sixth Form Courses

Sixth Form Facilities

Science Labs

The Radcliffe Building has brand new science labs where biology, chemistry and physics students will benefit from superbly equipped facilities.

Wakefield College Sixth Form Guide

Meet Our Students

Studying at Wakefield College taught me so many transferable skills and gave me the independence I’ll need at university.

Lucas

Maths & Science

Wakefield College gave me massive support – my tutors did an amazing job.

Zunaira

English & Humanities, Social Sciences

After achieving an A in Film Studies, I’m going to continue to study it at Sheffield Hallam University which I am so pleased about as it’s my first-choice university.

Nathan

Film, Media & Television, English & Humanities

After I complete my A Levels, I am going to Sheffield Hallam University to study Illustration as my dream job is to be an illustrator in the creative industry.

Scarlett

English & Humanities, Art, Design & Photography

I’ve now applied to study Law at the Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Trinity University as my dream job is to be a solicitor or court judge.

Amelia

English & Humanities, Business & Management

I got to visit Leeds Crown Court and sit in public viewing for a case with my Law class which gave me insight and perspective into real-life law and order.

Archie

English & Humanities, Social Sciences

I’ve really enjoyed my subjects and their content and the tutors have made lessons really fun.

Eleasha

Art, Design & Photography, Film, Media & Television

After completing my A Levels, I am going to study English Language and Linguistics at the University of York.

Lillianna

Social Sciences, English & Humanities, Film, Media & Television

Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

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Apply Now

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

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Enrichment

We make our courses varied and interesting by packing in extra activities and opportunities.

Learn more about enrichment

Mentoring

Mentoring for Excellence is for students who have the potential to progress to a top university.

Learn more about MfE