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About Us

SFCA represents all designated Sixth Form Colleges and 16 to 19 academies in England, as well as a growing number of FE colleges and 16-19 free schools. Our members are responsible for over a fifth of the A levels delivered in England each year and help their students to achieve better exam results than all other non-selective providers.
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Testimonials

The SFCA has always been an excellent source of support, advice and guidance to members on all the key issues affecting post 16 education. Recent innovations mean that the offer to member institutions is even more high quality and comprehensive.

Nick Burnham

Principal, Cardinal Newman College
The leadership of the Association is strong, credible, optimistic and continually striving to secure the best for our sector, with us and on behalf of us. We now feel, as a single institution, that we have a greater voice through the Association and are equally represented within it.

Ellen Beveridge

Principal, Durham Sixth Form Centre
The SFCA continues to be a key network for Woodhouse College. The support offered by the team in the run up to our recent Ofsted inspection proved invaluable. We found the HESA data provided was powerful in tangibly explaining the long-term impact of the work of the College. We’ve also found the team to be incredibly helpful when navigating complex issues, no question feels too big or small! The...

Sugra Alibhai

Principal, Woodhouse Sixth Form College
I know that even on my worst days, I just have to pick up the phone, fire off an email, read the brilliant updates or post a question on the hub. I know there are like-minded, values-driven colleagues at the SFCA who will always have the answers – always – they’ve never let me down. They also happen to be really nice and grounded people too! I know the SFCA team will do the right things beca...

Altaf Hussain

Principal, Luton Sixth Form College
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Our Members

SFCA represents all designated sixth form colleges in England, as well as a growing number of further education and tertiary colleges, 16-19 schools, free schools, and academies. Click on a region of the map to view our local members, or use one of the links below:
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