Sixth Forms / Oxfordshire
Sixth Forms in Oxfordshire
Browse 86 sixth forms and sixth-form colleges in Oxfordshire. Compare A-Level results, entry requirements, Ofsted ratings and university destinations.
86 sixth forms in Oxfordshire
Bartholomew School
Witney · Secondary · Mixed
The Cherwell School
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
Abingdon and Witney College
Abingdon · Post-16 · Mixed
Activate Learning
Oxford · Post-16 · Mixed
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Banbury · Secondary · Mixed
Chenderit School
Banbury · Secondary · Mixed
Chilworth House Upper School
Oxfordshire · Special · Mixed
Europa School UK
Abingdon · All-through · Mixed
Faringdon Community College
Faringdon · Secondary · Mixed
Greyfriars Catholic School
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
Heyford Park School
Bicester · All-through · Mixed
Lord Williams's School
Thame · Secondary · Mixed
Oxford Spires Academy
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
Ruskin College
Oxford · Post-16 · Mixed
Sandwell Learning Centre
Nr Bampton · Special · Mixed
The Bicester School
Bicester · Secondary · Mixed
The Henley College
Henley-on-Thames · Post-16 · Mixed
The Swan School
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
The Warriner School
Banbury · Secondary · Mixed
UTC Oxfordshire
Didcot · Secondary · Mixed
Orion Academy
Oxford · Special · Mixed
Abingdon School
Abingdon · All-through · Mixed
Aspris Ridgeway School
Swindon · Special · Mixed
Aurora Rowan School
Reading · Special · Mixed
Bardwell School
Bicester · Special · Mixed
Bloxham Grove Academy
Banbury · Special · Mixed
Bloxham School
Banbury · Senior · Mixed
Burford School
Burford · Secondary · Mixed
Carterton Community College
Carterton · Secondary · Mixed
Cheney School
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
Cherwell College Oxford
Oxford · Senior · Mixed
Chipping Norton School
Chipping Norton · Secondary · Mixed
Cokethorpe School
Witney · All-through · Mixed
Cranford School
Wallingford · All-through · Mixed
Didcot Girls' School
Didcot · Secondary · Girls
Didcot Sixth Form College
Didcot West · Secondary · Mixed
d'Overbroeck's
Oxford · Senior · Mixed
Endeavour Academy, Oxford
Oxford · Special · Mixed
English Language Training
Banbury · Mixed
Fitzharrys School
Abingdon · Secondary · Mixed
Fitzwaryn School
Wantage · Special · Mixed
Frank Wise School
Banbury · Special · Mixed
Futures Institute Banbury
Banbury · Secondary · Mixed
Gosford Hill School
Kidlington · Secondary · Mixed
Headington School Oxford
Oxford · All-through · Girls
JMF6 Abingdon
Secondary · Mixed
John Mason School
Abingdon · Secondary · Mixed
John Watson School
Oxford · Special · Mixed
King Alfred's
Wantage · Secondary · Mixed
Kingfisher School
Abingdon · Special · Mixed
Kingham Hill School
Chipping Norton · Senior · Mixed
Kings Education (Oxford)
Oxford · Senior · Mixed
Larkmead School
Abingdon · Secondary · Mixed
LVS Oxford
Oxford · Special · Mixed
Mabel Prichard School
Oxford · Special · Mixed
Magdalen College School
Oxford · All-through · Mixed
Matthew Arnold School
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
North Oxfordshire Academy
Banbury · Secondary · Mixed
Oxford High School GDST
Oxford · All-through · Girls
Oxford International College
Oxford · Senior · Mixed
Oxford Media & Business School
Oxford · Mixed
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Oxford · Special · Mixed
Park School
Oxford · Special · Mixed
Radley College
Kennington & Radley · Senior · Boys
Shiplake College
Henley-on-Thames · Senior · Mixed
Sibford School
Banbury · All-through · Mixed
St Birinus School
Didcot · Secondary · Boys
St Clare's, Oxford
Oxford · Senior · Mixed
St Edward's School
Oxford · Senior · Mixed
St Helen and St Katharine
Abingdon · All-through · Girls
Swalcliffe Park School CIO
Banbury · Special · Boys
The Cooper School
Bicester · Secondary · Mixed
The Eckersley School of English
Oxford · Mixed
The Henry Box School
Witney · Secondary · Mixed
The Iffley Academy
Oxford · Special · Mixed
The Marlborough Church of England School
Woodstock · Secondary · Mixed
The Oratory School
Reading · Senior · Mixed
The Oxford Academy
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
The Unicorn School
Abingdon · Special · Mixed
Tudor Hall School
Banbury · All-through · Girls
Wallingford School
Wallingford · Secondary · Mixed
Wheatley Park School
Oxford · Secondary · Mixed
Woodeaton Manor School
Oxford · Special · Mixed
Wood Green School
Witney · Secondary · Mixed
Wychwood School
Oxford · All-through · Mixed
Wykham Park
Banbury · Secondary · Mixed
About sixth forms in Oxfordshire
Sixth forms in Oxfordshire provide 16-18 education through school sixth forms and dedicated sixth-form or further education colleges, each offering a different mix of A-Levels, T-Levels and BTECs. Entry requirements are set by each institution and typically depend on GCSE grades - most ask for at least five passes at grade 4 or above, with higher grades required for individual subjects. Course availability varies considerably across sixth forms in Oxfordshire, so it is worth checking whether the specific A-Level or vocational subjects you want are actually on offer before you apply. Open evenings in the autumn term of Year 11 are the best chance to ask questions in person and compare the teaching environment, support offer and facilities.
When comparing sixth forms in Oxfordshire, start with A-Level results - the average points per entry and grades at AAB or above give a consistent measure to work with across different institutions. Look at university destinations too: progression to Russell Group universities and the quality of UCAS guidance can vary significantly between a school sixth form and a standalone sixth-form college. Application deadlines in Oxfordshire typically fall in the winter of Year 11, so shortlist early, attend open evenings and use School Signal to compare the data in one place.
Choosing a school in Oxfordshire
Whether or not Oxfordshire has schools of a particular type, the same fundamentals help you compare your options. Ofsted judgements - Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate - summarise the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. A rating is a useful starting point, but bear in mind that some schools have not been inspected for several years and that a single word cannot capture everything about a school.
For secondary schools, Progress 8 is often more revealing than raw results. It measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs, so a school serving a less advantaged community can still post strong progress. Attainment 8 shows average achievement across eight GCSEs, and the percentage of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and maths is a useful benchmark. For 16-18 study, look at A-Level and applied-course results and where students go next.
Beyond the data, look at how places are allocated when a school is oversubscribed and whether your address is likely to secure one, the range of subjects and activities on offer, the sixth-form provision if you are planning ahead, and travel and transport. Above all, visit. An open day tells you more about a school's atmosphere, pastoral care and whether it will suit your child than any league table can.
Frequently asked questions
How many sixth forms are there in Oxfordshire?
There are 86 sixth forms in Oxfordshire listed on School Signal, of which 20 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which sixth form in Oxfordshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Bartholomew School is among the highest rated sixth forms in Oxfordshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
What grades do I need for sixth form in Oxfordshire?
Most sixth forms in Oxfordshire ask for a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, though the exact threshold varies by institution. Individual A-Level subjects typically have their own grade requirements - sciences, Maths and languages often ask for a 6 or 7 in the relevant GCSE. Some sixth forms in Oxfordshire set higher overall entry thresholds, particularly those with strong university progression records, so always check the specific entry offer on each school's page.