Alec Hunter Academy
Academy sponsor led · 1,058 pupils
80% stayed in education · Attainment 8 45.7
Academy 16-19 converter
The Sixth Form College Colchester
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: The Sixth Form College Colchester (URN 130680, until 31 August 2024).
What the data says
The Sixth Form College Colchester is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,631 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 51% went to university (Essex 35%, England 37%), and 17% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, below the England average of B-; 8% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Mathematics and Sociology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Essex and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,631 | 13,240 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 88% | 81% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 51% | 35% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 17% | 15% | 19% |
| Further education | 2% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Employment | 29% | 33% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 9% | 14% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 3,261 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 1,468 | 6,944 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 32.87 | 34.68 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C+ | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 8% | 18% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 352 | 24% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 272 | 19% | 31% |
| Sociology | 250 | 17% | 13% |
| Biology | 215 | 15% | 20% |
| Business Studies | 204 | 14% | 13% |
| History | 173 | 12% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 153 | 10% | 17% |
| Economics | 143 | 10% | 13% |
| English Literature | 141 | 10% | 11% |
| Law | 132 | 9% | 4% |
| English Language | 124 | 8% | 4% |
| Geography | 113 | 8% | 10% |
| English Language and Literature | 110 | 7% | 2% |
| Media Studies | 105 | 7% | 4% |
| Physics | 104 | 7% | 12% |
| Fine Art | 94 | 6% | 3% |
| Environmental Science | 87 | 6% | 1% |
| Film Studies | 85 | 6% | 2% |
| Physical Education | 77 | 5% | 3% |
| Accounting/Finance | 76 | 5% | 1% |
| Graphic Communication | 72 | 5% | 2% |
| Politics | 71 | 5% | 6% |
| Computer Science | 70 | 5% | 5% |
| Photography | 59 | 4% | 3% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 59 | 4% | 0% |
| Philosophy | 45 | 3% | 1% |
| Religious Studies | 44 | 3% | 4% |
| Classical Civilisation | 44 | 3% | 1% |
| Textiles | 42 | 3% | 1% |
| Product Design | 40 | 3% | 2% |
| Geology | 39 | 3% | 0% |
| Further Mathematics | 38 | 3% | 5% |
| Ancient History | 38 | 3% | 0% |
| Drama | 32 | 2% | 2% |
| Music Technology | 29 | 2% | 0% |
| French | 22 | 1% | 1% |
| Spanish | 21 | 1% | 2% |
| Art and Design (Critical Studies) | 20 | 1% | 0% |
| Electronics | 19 | 1% | 0% |
| German | 17 | 1% | 0% |
| Music | 16 | 1% | 0% |
| Dance | 14 | 1% | 0% |
| 3D Design | 14 | 1% | 1% |
| Italian | — | — | 0% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 246 | 17% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 155 | 11% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 93 | 6% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 83 | 6% | — |
| Applied Business | VRQ Level 3 | 57 | 4% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 50 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 41 | 3% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 22 | 1% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 20 | 1% | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 19 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 14 | 1% | — |
| Nutrition / Diet | VRQ Level 3 | 13 | 1% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 12 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 11 | 1% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 6 | 0% | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Latin | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Latin | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.