Best Sixth Forms in Welwyn Garden City 2025 | A-Level Results & University Success | FindMySchool

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Welwyn Garden City Area

Welwyn Garden City sixth form schools offer diverse academic pathways, with 23% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level, closely matching England's 24%, and 47% achieving A*/A/B grades. Stanborough School, Monk's Walk School, and Ridgeway Academy are the main sixth form providers, with 80% rated Good or Outstanding. With 5 sixth form schools serving the town, students benefit from well-established comprehensive sixth forms that provide strong foundations for university applications and advanced study. The town's excellent rail links to London King's Cross (20 minutes) and Cambridge (35 minutes) enhance access to university open days and academic enrichment opportunities. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.

Key Performance Metrics for Welwyn Garden City

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Welwyn Garden City23%

vs

England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Welwyn Garden City47%

vs

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Welwyn Garden City#1765

vs

England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Welwyn Garden City80%

vs

England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Welwyn Garden City

23%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Welwyn Garden City

47%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Welwyn Garden City

#1765vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Welwyn Garden City

80%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Welwyn Garden City

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Welwyn Garden City

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Monk's Walk School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Knightsfield School	State	Not Applicable	9-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Monk's Walk School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Knightsfield School

State • Not Applicable • 9-18 years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Stanborough School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Lakeside School, Welwyn Garden City	State	Not Applicable	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Stanborough School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Lakeside School, Welwyn Garden City

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Ridgeway Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Ridgeway Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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