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Prospective Year 7 - September 2027

We know that getting a feel for a school is an important part of the application process. We offer a range of opportunities for parents and students to visit us in the run up to the October admissions deadline. These include an Open Evening and group tours for Year 6 families. 

Open Evening – Thursday 17 September 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Evening. If you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us using the General Enquiry Form located at the top right-hand side of this page.

Small Group Tours for Year 6 Families

In addition to our Open Evening, we are offering a series of small group tours for Year 6 students and their parents. These tours provide an opportunity to see the school in action during a normal school day and to ask questions in a smaller group setting. Places must be booked in advance and numbers are limited to ensure all visitors have the opportunity to ask questions.

To book a place, please complete a general enquiry form and we will be in touch with the available dates and times.

Tours will take place from 9.15am to 10.15am on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 22 September
  • Wednesday 23 September
  • Thursday 24 September
  • Friday 25 September
  • Monday 28 September

If you are not able to visit at the times above please contact us and we will find a time suitable.

We look forward to welcoming you to Oxford Spires Academy.

Admissions Process

The following information is to aid your understanding of the selection and allocation process in Oxfordshire.

Offers are made to the number of places available. If there are more applications than places, then places are allocated according to the oversubscription criteria. This applies to in-year applications for each year group.

To find out more about academy admissions within Oxfordshire please visit the Oxfordshire Council website by clicking here.

Applications should be made via Buckinghamshire Council via:

Timetable for the secondary school admissions process

Stage of Process Date
Application period starts 1 September 2026
Academy open day 17 September 2026
Closing date for applications 31 October 2026
National Offer Day 1 March 2027
Deadline for accepting the offer 15 March 2027
Deadline for submitting appeals Date to be released: February 2027
Appeal hearings for appeals submitted on time May-July 2027
Transition Day & Transition Information Evening 30th June
SEND Transition Day July 2027 (Date TBC)
Term starts September 2027