Franklin is, first and foremost, a college for our community. As recognised by Ofsted, the College is ‘embedded within its local community and creating an environment in which young people thrive’.

Welcome to Franklin Sixth Form College, the region's only Ofsted Outstanding provider of sixth form education. Since our founding in 1990, we've been proud of the exceptional education we offer young people from across our area, serving our communities of Northern, Central, and Coastal Lincolnshire; we’re excited about our role in promoting life chances in these communities with our dedicated teachers and cross-college staff work tirelessly to positively impact our students’ lives.

Each year, our students successfully gain places on prestigious courses at universities across the country, as well as competitive apprenticeships, employment, and

Our nationally recognised, sector-leading Centre for Professional Development boasts extensive links with key local and national employers, giving Franklin students unrivalled access to a range of fully bespoke programmes, supporting every step of the journey to professions such as medicine, law, teaching, and much more.

Our Professional programmes have strong industry connections and are specifically designed to focus on career pathways and students' chosen areas of study and future career goals. These programmes offer students interested in STEM, Health & Social Care, Business & Logistics, Law, Teaching, and Sport the opportunity to take part in a number of masterclasses, visits, career events and talks from industry professionals.

For students interested in applying to medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry, our Aspiring Future Medics programme offers dedicated workshops, guest speakers, and mock interview sessions to support the application process, and our High Flyers programme prepares students for Oxbridge and Russell Group University applications, ensuring they are fully prepared for their next steps. Additionally, our Talented Athlete Support Scheme also helps regional and national level sports competitors effectively balance their educational and sporting commitments.

You can find out all about our CfPD offer here

Find out about our commitment to meeting the skills needs locally, regionally and nationally through our Skills Strategy here.