Rochdale Sixth Form College: Number One Across Every Department for Education Performance Measure

News - 19 February 2026

Rochdale Sixth Form College has once again set the national benchmark for excellence, securing first place in the recently published Department for Education performance tables for A level progress, Applied General progress, Academic progress, and progress for disadvantaged students across both qualification pathways.

This extraordinary clean sweep places Rochdale Sixth Form College as Number One across all Department for Education performance measures. It is a phenomenal achievement by any standard — and one rarely seen across the sector.

At the heart of this success is a powerful combination of staff teamwork and student endeavour. Teachers, support staff, and leaders have worked with unwavering commitment to ensure every learner thrives. Students, in turn, have risen to the challenge with ambition, resilience, and pride in their college community.

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Rochdale Sixth Form College is proud to be part of the Altus Education Partnership Trust, and this accomplishment is a real source of pride for both Rochdale and Altus.

This collective effort has created something truly remarkable:

Rochdale Sixth Form College — the best Sixth Form College in the country.