Please note – Current OSA students do not need to apply to join OSA Sixth Form they will automatically recieve an interview with the Sixth Form leadership team.

Choosing Oxford Spires Academy Sixth Form means joining one of the highest-achieving centres of post-16 learning in Oxfordshire. Our students consistently go further, faster – with an impressive +0.2 progress value added score at A Level in 2026 proving the strength of our teaching, guidance, and ambition.

But success here is about more than just grades. Oxford Spires Sixth Form offers exceptional enrichment opportunities, from leadership development and cultural experiences to fully funded international trips, including life-changing journeys to Thailand and China. These experiences broaden horizons, build confidence, and prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

With a broad and flexible curriculum, we offer both A Level and vocational courses taught by subject experts in dynamic, stimulating lessons. Our timetable is built around students’ choices, creating personalised programmes of study that match aspirations, strengths, and future career goals. Alongside their main courses, all students complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), with our most academically able offered the chance to study four A Levels.

At Oxford Spires, we prepare every student not just for university or employment, but for life beyond school.

Sixth Form Open Evening

To find out more please come and join us on Thursday 19th November 2026 for our Sixth Form Open Evening 17:30pm – 19:00pm

Sixth Form Tours

If you would like to see our Sixth Form in action please use our General Enquiry Form (top right hand corner of the website), we would love to arrange a time to show you what our Sixth Form has to offer!

Entry Requirements and Course Guide 2027

To study in the Sixth Form at Oxford Spires, students must achieve:

• At least five grade 5's with a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths, is expected.
• In addition, each subject has its own specific entry criteria, the details of which can be found in the Sixth Form Course Guide (released September 2026).
• Students are expected to study three subjects plus Core Mathematics (AS Level) the EPQ.

Applications are made online between 19th November and 26th February. 

No priority is given to students from particular schools. Places will be awarded on merit from meeting the entry requirements, availability of space on course and school references. Our cohort capacity is around 110 students for internal and external candidates. There is no cap on external entries.

Application form for September 2027 entry (external students only) - Opens on 19th November.

Key dates

Thursday 19th November 2026 : Oxford Spires Sixth Form Open Evening 17:30 – 19:00, applications window opens.

Friday 20th November 2026 : Mock 1 results (internal students), Fast Track Sixth Form offers sent 

December 2026 and January 2027: Fast Track Sixth Form interviews with the Headteacher

February 2026: Sixth Form interviews for internal applications

Friday 26 February 2026 : Applications to be submitted by midnight

March 2027 : Sixth Form interviews for external applications

Easter 2027 : All applicants contacted by this time, Sixth Form subject blocks confirmed

May 2027 : Year 12 Transition Packs published

June 2027 : Sixth Form Induction (date to be confirmed)

Thursday 19 August 2027 : GCSE Results Day. Please ensure you can attend Oxford Spires in person on this day for enrolment.

September 2027 : Year 12 start of autumn term