Beacon Academy
Academy sponsor led · 639 pupils
76% stayed in education · Attainment 8 37.5
Academy 16-19 converter
Franklin Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
- —of 2,200 places
- Free school meals
- —
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Franklin College (URN 130586, until 31 August 2025).
What the data says
Franklin Sixth Form College 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 787 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 43% went to university (North East Lincolnshire 21%, England 37%), and 7% 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-; 5% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Mathematics.
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 North East Lincolnshire 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 | Franklin Sixth Form College | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 787 | 2,831 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 81% | 69% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 43% | 21% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 7% | 5% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 7% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 12% | 7% |
| Employment | 26% | 29% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 14% | 25% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Franklin Sixth Form College | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,080 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 478 | 593 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.18 | 29.61 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | C | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 5% | 5% | 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 | 90 | 19% | 23% |
| Sociology | 81 | 17% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 75 | 16% | 31% |
| Business Studies | 62 | 13% | 13% |
| English Literature | 55 | 12% | 11% |
| History | 54 | 11% | 13% |
| Graphic Communication | 53 | 11% | 2% |
| Fine Art | 52 | 11% | 3% |
| English Language | 50 | 10% | 4% |
| Law | 43 | 9% | 4% |
| Geography | 38 | 8% | 10% |
| Biology | 37 | 8% | 20% |
| Ancient History | 36 | 8% | 0% |
| Film Studies | 32 | 7% | 2% |
| Photography | 32 | 7% | 3% |
| Physics | 31 | 6% | 12% |
| Chemistry | 26 | 5% | 17% |
| Computer Science | 21 | 4% | 5% |
| Textiles | 19 | 4% | 1% |
| Politics | 17 | 4% | 6% |
| Physical Education | 17 | 4% | 3% |
| Economics | 16 | 3% | 13% |
| Further Mathematics | 15 | 3% | 5% |
| Drama | 9 | 2% | 2% |
| Music | 8 | 2% | 0% |
| Spanish | 6 | 1% | 2% |
| French | — | — | 1% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 153 | 32% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 43 | 9% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 41 | 9% | — |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 40 | 8% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 33 | 7% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 32 | 7% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 32 | 7% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 31 | 6% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 31 | 6% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 28 | 6% | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 24 | 5% | — |
| Film / Video / Television Production | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 24 | 5% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 24 | 5% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 21 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 21 | 4% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 18 | 4% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 16 | 3% | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 13 | 3% | — |
| Film / Video / Television Production | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 13 | 3% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 12 | 3% | — |
| Music performance: Group | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 12 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 10 | 2% | — |
| Speech and Drama | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 7 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 6 | 1% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Music performance: Group | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Applied Business | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Tourism | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-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.