Sixth forms in Tower Hamlets
There are 5 independent sixth forms in Tower Hamlets: 1 girls', 1 boys', 3 co-ed. 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
- Ages
- 5–18
Compare sixth forms in Tower Hamlets
Compare schools side by side
Every sixth form in Tower Hamlets
All 5 independent sixth forms in Tower Hamlets, A to Z.
- Brick Lane SchoolCo-ed · Ages 5–18 · Day
- Madani Secondary Girls' SchoolGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
- Mazahirul Uloom London SchoolBoys · Ages 11–18 · Day
- OMG EducationCo-ed · Ages 11–18 · Day
- The Complete WorksCo-ed · Ages 5–25 · Day
Sixth forms near Tower Hamlets
Top-ranked sixth forms in neighbouring areas.
- Alleyn's SchoolSouthwark
- James Allen's Girls' SchoolSouthwark
- City of London SchoolCity of London
- City of London School for GirlsCity of London
Choosing a sixth form in Tower Hamlets
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.
What to compare
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 Tower Hamlets: common questions
- How many sixth forms are there in Tower Hamlets?
- Houseroom lists 5 independent sixth forms in Tower Hamlets.
- 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.