Making the leap to a new school for Sixth Form can feel like a bold move, but it can come with real advantages. A change of setting offers a fresh start, the chance to choose subjects that truly spark your interest, and the opportunity to meet new people who share your academic goals.
Many students find that moving schools for A Levels helps them step up with renewed focus, explore different teaching styles, and access wider facilities or specialist support. It’s a decision that can open doors—not just to new classrooms, but to fresh perspectives and future pathways.
If you’re considering changing school for Sixth Form to realise your full potential at A-Levels there are amzing independent schools in Oxfordshire. Visit at a school open event to get check out the facilities, speak to teachers and meet current Sixth Form students.
d’Overbroeck’s
At d’Overbroeck’s Sixth Form in Oxford, students can choose from an outstanding range of 37 A-level subjects, with complete flexibility to mix and match according to their strengths, interests, and future ambitions. Alongside academic studies, they’ll enjoy access to our rich enrichment programme, a wide variety of clubs and activities, and the kind of pastoral support that makes every student feel valued and well cared for.
- Sixth Form Open Day – Saturday 4 October 2025
The Oratory
At The Oratory, students are guided through a tailored educational journey designed to help them thrive during these important years. The school is committed to delivering a holistic education that goes beyond exam success, preparing young people for fulfilling and purposeful lives after they leave. Thanks to its close-knit community and strong teacher-to-student ratio, every pupil is recognised as an individual and receives dedicated support and encouragement from teachers, tutors, and the Sixth Form team.
- 6th For Open Evening – Friday 12 September 2025
- Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 27 September 2025
Cranford School
Cranford’s Sixth Form offers over 20 A-level subjects, a dynamic co-curricular programme, and a college-style atmosphere that fosters independence while providing the individual support of small classes and expert tuition. With a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and highly experienced staff, students are guided to achieve their academic best and prepared for life beyond school, whether through university, apprenticeships, or the world of work.
- Sixth Form Opens Evening – Tuesday 7 October 2025
- Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 11 October 2025
- Whole School Open Week – 24 to 28 November 2025
Cokethorpe
Cokethorpe Sixth Form students benefit from small class sizes, a flexible choice of 23 A levels, and the option to combine these with the Extended Project Qualification or the Extended Diploma in Business, allowing them to shape a programme that matches their goals. Alongside rigorous academic study, life is enriched through electives, skills development, lectures, and a wide range of opportunities that encourage critical thinking, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
- Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 4 October 2025
Wychwood School
Wychwood has recently opened a new Sixth Hub which offers contemporary spaces for learning. It creates an environment for pupils to be inspired and excel whilst ensuring the smooth transition between school and university. Through innovative, collaborative and creative experiences Wychwood develop and unlock students potential through a truly holistic education.
- Open Morning – Saturday 27 September 2025
Shiplake College
Sixth Form entry is an increasingly popular option at Shiplake, due to the diverse curriculum options, the huge array of co-curricular opportunities and the inclusive atmosphere at the College. For many students, the opportunity to join a fresh and energetic environment has a hugely positive impact on them.
- Whole School Open Event – Saturday 20 September 2025
- Whole School Open Evening – Saturday 21 March 2026
Pangbourne College
The Sixth Form experience at Pangbourne is first and foremost about securing great outcomes and ensuring all students secure their destination of choice from Oxbridge to Medicine to studying abroad. We offer a broad subject choice of 22 A Level and BTEC options alongside the EPQ.
- Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 18 September 2025
- Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 4 October 2025
Abingdon School
- Open Day – Saturday 4 October 2025
- Inside Abingdon for Sixth Form Entry – Friday 10 October 2025
Bloxham School
- Open Morning – Saturday 4 October 2025
Greene’s College Oxford
- Tours by appointment
Headington Rye Oxford
- Meet The Head – Friday 26 September 2025
- Meet The Head – Friday 3 October 2025
- Open Morning – Friday 11 October 2025
- Sixth Form Options Evening -Wednesday 15 October 2025
Kingham Hill School
- Open Morning – Saturday 4 October 2025
Kings Oxford
- Individual tours by appointment
Kings School, Witney
- Open Morning – Tuesday 7 October 2025
Magdalen College School
- Sixth Form Open Afternoon – Thursday 26 March 2026
- Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 19 May 2026
- Sixth Form Open Event – Thursday 25 June 2026
Oxford High School
- Sixth Form Open Evening – Wednesday 8 October 2025
Sibford School
- Whole School Open Event – Friday 10 October 2025
- Sixth Form Open Evening – Tuesday 11 November 2025
St Clare’s Oxford
IB World School Open Day – Saturday 20 September 2025
St Edward’s Oxford
- Virtual Sixth Form Open Morning -Thursday 11 September 2025
- Sixth Form Open Morning – Saturday 13 September 2025
- Open Morning – Saturday 4 October 2025
- Open Morning – Saturday 22 November 2025
St Helen & St Katharine
- Open Day – Saturday 4 October 2025
- Sixth Form Options Evening – Thursday 9 October 2025
Tudor Hall
- Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 27 September 2025
- Sixth Form Open Morning – Saturday 11 October 2025
