Meet the Principal
Dear Students,
We are delighted that you are interested in applying to St Brendan’s Sixth Form College. We are an ambitious College with high aspirations for students and ourselves. The end of your time at your school or academy can appear both exciting and daunting, therefore, as you face a time of change, both in your academic and social life, it is essential that you make such important decisions with as much information at your fingertips as possible.
A friendly sixth form college.
Our welcoming community sets us apart. A place of learning for 16-19 year olds only. Over 2,300 students from over 80 schools across Bristol, Bath and beyond.
100% focus on teaching and resources for this age group, with a mission building independent and confident young people. There’s always something to get involved in at St Brendan’s. Find out more.
Explore our curriculum pathways
A Levels
Discover your perfect A-Level pathway today.
Vocational Courses
Explore hands-on vocational options for you.
Aspire Programme
Join the Aspire Programme and unlock your potential.
Access to Level 3
Step up with our Access to Level 3 courses here.
Transformative outcomes.
From every individual’s starting point, St Brendan’s offers support to help students progress onto their chosen path. With dedicated careers and progress tutor teams we offer a stepping stone for transformative futures.
Rated Ofsted Good St Brendan's Sixth Form College is a secure choice for students looking to explore what studying in Bristol after GCSE's could look like.
98%
University offers 2026
33%
of offers to Russell Group Universities 2026
87%
Distinction* - Merit applied grades 2025
38%
A*-B A Level grades 2025
Come and see St Brendan's for yourself
Open Event
Our next Open Event will be in October 2026.
Find your way
Find your easiest route to college with our interactive bus map
Virtual Tour
Take a look around our campus with our virtual tour.
New Student Hub
Planning on joining us next September? Our hub has all the information to get your started at college with confidence.
Parents and Carers
Guidance, support on offer and the latest updates for our Parent and Carer community.
Find your easiest route to college with our interactive bus map
Virtual TourTake a look around our campus with our virtual tour.
New Student HubPlanning on joining us next September? Our hub has all the information to get your started at college with confidence.
Parents and CarersGuidance, support on offer and the latest updates for our Parent and Carer community.