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Sixth forms in Southwark

There are 5 independent sixth forms in Southwark: 1 girls', 1 boys', 3 co-ed. The median day fee is £28,719 a year. An independent sixth form teaches pupils aged 16 to 18 for A-levels, the IB Diploma or BTECs. Most are part of a senior school; a few are standalone sixth-form colleges.

Updated September 2026

Schools
5
Day fees
£23,614–£32,118 / year
Ages
4–19

Best-ranked sixth forms in Southwark

By Houseroom Index score

  1. Alleyn's School
  2. James Allen's Girls' School
  3. Dulwich College
  4. Central School of Ballet

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16+ entry

Schools admit a smaller number of external pupils at 16+, usually on predicted GCSE grades, subject tests and interview in the autumn of Year 11. Many set minimum grades for the subjects a pupil wants to take at A-level.

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Compare the subjects on offer, A-level or IB results, university destinations, the size of the sixth form and how much teaching is in small sets. Sixth-form scholarships and bursaries are common and worth applying for.

Sixth forms in Southwark: common questions

What are the best sixth forms in Southwark?
The highest-scoring sixth forms in Southwark on the Houseroom Index are Alleyn's School, James Allen's Girls' School, Dulwich College and Central School of Ballet. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
How many sixth forms are there in Southwark?
Houseroom lists 5 independent sixth forms in Southwark.
How much do sixth forms in Southwark cost?
Day fees at sixth forms in Southwark range from £23,614–£32,118 a year, with a median of £28,719. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are usually extra.
When do sixth-form applications open?
Most independent schools take 16+ applications in the autumn of Year 11, with tests and interviews from November to January, and offers conditional on GCSE results.