Solihull Sixth Form College

What Solihull Sixth Form College does

Solihull Sixth Form College is a state-funded Further Education college in Solihull, West Midlands, founded in 1974 and operating as a company limited by guarantee (registered number 07348167). It delivers post-16 education to approximately 1,800–2,500 students aged 16–19, drawn primarily from Solihull and Birmingham, across a curriculum of 35+ A Level subjects plus BTEC National/Extended Diplomas and T Level programmes in Business, IT, Digital Software Development, Applied Science, Health & Social Care, Sport, and Education & Early Years. The college is part of the Summit Learning Trust multi-academy trust (CEO Vince Green, Deputy CEO Kully Uppal) and is led by Principal Martin Sullivan with a bench of five Assistant Principals, two Associate Assistant Principals, and twelve Curriculum Leaders.

The college's core infrastructure comprises a single main campus on Widney Manor Road with named buildings serving distinct functions (Hampton for reception/admissions, Kitson for library, Turvey for Psychology, the Hamilton Centre, Claire Hicks Sports Centre, and the Art & Design School). The technology stack is deliberately standard: Craft CMS for the website, Microsoft Teams as the virtual learning environment and homework platform, Arbor for student information management, applicaa.com for online admissions, and ParentPay for fee transactions. There is no proprietary platform, no marketed app, and no disclosed AI capability. The recently opened Turvey Building (November 2025) is a net-zero facility funded by a £2,072,512 DfE grant and £692,000 from Summit Learning Trust.

Commercially, the college is non-commercial at the point of delivery: tuition is free for 16–18 students, with revenue flowing primarily through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Department for Education. The economic model is government-per-learner funding supplemented by Summit Learning Trust investment, minor facility/income from trips and enrichment, and bursaries. Distribution is event-driven: open days, twilight taster sessions, school visits, careers fairs, and an online application portal. The customer base is a very long tail of individual students with no enterprise or B2B revenue concentration.

Name

Solihull Sixth Form College

Legal name

Solihull Sixth Form College

Website

https://solihullsfc.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solihull Sixth Form College is a state-funded UK Further Education college delivering A Level, BTEC, and T Level programmes to 16–19 year-olds in Solihull and Birmingham, operating under the Summit Learning Trust multi-academy trust with revenue primarily from the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further Education / Sixth Form College

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Post-16 education
• Sixth form college
• A-level programs
• Vocational qualifications
• Further education

Headquarters

HQ city

Solihull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a Further Education college, Solihull Sixth Form College is primarily funded through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) / Department for Education. Students aged 16-18 receive free education. The college also receives investment from its parent trust, Summit Learning Trust.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Solihull Sixth Form College is a state-funded Further Education college delivering post-16 education to students aged 16-19. Its core offering is A Level courses across 35 subjects, complemented by applied vocational qualifications including BTEC National Diplomas, BTEC Extended Diplomas, and T Levels in areas such as Business, IT, Applied Science, Health & Social Care, Digital Software Development, Education & Early Years, and Laboratory Science. The college also delivers an enrichment programme covering Duke of Edinburgh, Pre-Medical School, Psychology Academy, STEM, and other extracurricular activities.

Product overview

Solihull Sixth Form College offers a comprehensive post-16 education program primarily through A Level courses (35 subjects) and Applied Courses (BTEC and T Level qualifications). The A Level program serves as the core academic offering across disciplines including sciences, humanities, languages, arts, and business. Applied Courses provide vocational alternatives through BTEC National Diplomas, BTEC Extended Diplomas, and T Level programs in areas such as Business, IT, Science, Health & Social Care, and Digital Software Development. The college also provides enrichment activities through its Student Portal and supplementary enrichment programs including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, STEM Programme, and Pre-Medical School. All offerings are delivered under the Summit Learning Trust umbrella and cater to 16-19 year olds from Solihull and Birmingham.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A Level Program Comprehensive two-year A Level academic programme covering 35 subjects across sciences, humanities, languages, arts, mathematics, business, law, social sciences, and applied disciplines. Designed for 16-19 year olds preparing for university entry.
• BTEC National Diploma in Business BTEC National Diploma qualification in Business, equivalent to one A Level, providing vocational business education for post-16 students.
• BTEC National Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (Film and Television Production) BTEC National Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production focused on Film and Television Production, equivalent to one A Level.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma qualification in Applied Science, equivalent to three A Levels, for students interested in science-related careers.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice, equivalent to three A Levels, covering visual arts disciplines for creative career pathways.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Business BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, equivalent to three A Levels, providing comprehensive vocational business education.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in IT BTEC Extended Diploma in Information Technology, equivalent to three A Levels, providing vocational IT education.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care, equivalent to three A Levels, for careers in healthcare and social services.
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport, equivalent to three A Levels, for careers in the sports and fitness industry.
• T Level in Digital Software Development T Level qualification in Digital Software Development, a technical education programme with industry placement for students interested in software and IT careers.
• T Level in Education & Early Years T Level qualification in Education & Early Years for students interested in teaching and childcare careers.
• T Level in Science (Laboratory Science) T Level in Science with Laboratory Science pathway, providing technical science education with industry placement.
• Enrichment Programme Supplementary extracurricular programme including Duke of Edinburgh Award, Pre-Medical School, Psychology Academy, STEM Programme, Extended Project Qualification, Core Maths, Theatre-in-Education Company, Model United Nations, Debating Society, Sports Performance Teams, and Student Council. Available alongside main academic courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% A level pass rate with 75% A*-C grades (2024); 100% BTEC pass rate with 97% Merit+ grades
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration12 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Summit Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolihull Sixth Form College is part of the Summit Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust operating schools in the West Midlands. The trust provides strategic oversight, governance, and investment. Summit Learning Trust CEO is Vince Green, Deputy CEO is Kully Uppal. Trust address: Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7QG. The college received £692,000 investment from the trust for the new Turvey building.
• Aston UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong university partnership with more than 250 students accepted in 2025. The university participates in college careers fairs and provides progression pathways. Dr Afshan Ahmad from Aston University Medical School serves as a Trust Governor.
• University of BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor progression pathway with 140 students accepted in 2025. University participates in college careers fairs and outreach activities including A2B (Access to Birmingham) outreach and access scheme.
• Career Mark / Complete CareerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college achieved Career Mark accreditation starting from Bronze (2015) progressing to Gold (2019) and Platinum (2025). Career Mark provides the framework for the college's careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme, assessed against national quality standards.
• Deloitte LLPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAleena Arshad, a former student, progressed to Deloitte's Bright Start Apprenticeship programme as Assistant Associate in Audit & Assurance. This represents student progression to employment at a major professional services firm.
• Mott MacDonaldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelena Wilson, a former student, works as an Environmental Practitioner at Mott MacDonald while studying for her degree. Represents student employment progression to a major engineering consultancy.
• British AirwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipated in the college's 2026 Careers Fair, engaging with students about career and apprenticeship opportunities in the aerospace industry.
• Barclays BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipated in the college's 2026 Careers Fair, engaging with students about career and apprenticeship opportunities in banking and financial services. Barclays LifeSkills programme also referenced as a resource.
• Jaguar Land RoverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipated in the college's 2026 Careers Fair, engaging with students about career and apprenticeship opportunities in automotive manufacturing.
• FareShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank charity partnership through the Summit Base Camp programme. Academies develop relationships with FareShare and other food bank charities to provide food packages for families' evening and weekend meals for students in need.
• Birmingham City University (Criminology Department)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college works closely with the nationally and internationally renowned Criminology department at Birmingham City University for curriculum development and student progression.
• Blue Stamp TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFacilitates international work experience placements for language students in France and Germany as part of the college's enrichment programme.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/solihull6thform
• Xx.com/sfcsapply
• Facebookfacebook.com/solihullsixthform
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-sixth-form-college-solihull

Compliance7 records

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Profiles7 records

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