Franklin Sixth Form College

North East Lincolnshire’s only sixth form college

As North East Lincolnshire’s only sixth form college, we’re incredibly proud of our ‘best in region’ position for student progression. We offer the broadest range of academic and vocational courses in the area and hold a strong reputation as a specialist in sixth form education. Our overriding aim is to empower each student to exceed what they thought possible. As recognised by OFSTED, Franklin is ‘embedded within its local community and creating an environment where young people thrive’. 

Our amazing students are supported by a dedicated team of specialist teachers and support staff. The Franklin Sixth Form College team of highly experienced individuals work hard to help our students meet their full potential. Our tailor-made study programmes include enrichment and other opportunities to support growth into adulthood.

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Invested in our facilities

Supporting professional development every step of the way

Franklin students go on to do great things! Our industry-leading Centre for Professional Development is a dedicated resource supporting students on the next step of their educational or vocational journey. The Centre links our students to local and national employers, with extensive access to a range of bespoke programmes in professions such as medicine, law, teaching and more.

The Centre for Professional Development encourages our students to aim higher. Our High Flyer professionals’ programmes assist students in preparing for Oxbridge and Russell Group universities applications. In addition, our Talented Athlete Support Scheme helps those students competing at regional and national level sports to balance their sport and educational commitments effectively.

A message from Our Principal

Welcome to Franklin Sixth Form College

As North East Lincolnshire’s only sixth form college, we’re immensely proud of our ‘best in region’ position for student progress. Our reputation as a specialist in sixth form education is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our amazing teachers and support staff, and to all our fantastic students.

We offer the widest range of academic and vocational courses in the region, supported by enrichment opportunities. We provide bespoke programmes through our nationally recognised Centre for Professional Development and our Professional Programmes provide access to real-life experiences. Our experienced team is skilled at enabling our students to reach their full potential, whichever learning pathway they choose to follow.

I look forward to welcoming you to Franklin, a fantastic college. Your college!

Peter Kennedy, Principal

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Pass rate on all Level 3 Courses
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Pass rate on all Level 3 Courses

Success in and beyond the classroom

At Franklin, staff and students work together to create a mature learning environment that is supportive, exciting and challenging. We aim for a culture of respect and an inclusive and friendly atmosphere, striving for the best possible future for our current and future students. We teach our subjects in areas specifically designed to meet the requirements of post-sixteen study, and we’ve invested over £6 million in Franklin buildings and facilities in recent years.

More than happy to help

Throughout my time at Franklin Sixth Form College I was always interested in the sciences, and in particular the fantastic Biology course at Franklin. Having gained A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Law at Franklin College, I first went on to the University of Sheffield to study a BSc in Biomedical Science. I then gained experience in many different departments of the large teaching hospitals in Sheffield and spent time locally in Grimsby hospital. From this experience, I decided that I wanted to become a diagnostic radiographer. I, therefore, got back in touch with my old tutors at Franklin, who were more than happy to help me reapply for a degree in Diagnostic Radiography.

Claudia Foster, Franklin College

I loved all four courses

Studying at Franklin, I loved all four courses in my first year. It suited me perfectly to be analysing feminist poetry in the morning, conjugating verbs before lunch, and integrating exponential functions in the afternoon. Sadly I had to let one go – I dropped French moving into my second year, having developed an intention to apply for Economics at university. I did well in my second year at Franklin and moved on to St Hugh’s College, Oxford, where I benefitted from some of the best tutoring in the world. All of this gave me a superb footing to move into business. I’m now working at a strategy consultancy in Oxford as an analyst.

Tom Crump, Franklin College
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