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 +0.59 progress value added score at A Level in 2025 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 in Spring 2026. 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 27th November 2025 for our Sixth Form Open Evening 18:00pm – 20:00pm

Sixth Form Tours

If you would like to see our Sixth Form in action please contact info@oxfordspires.anthemtrust.uk, we would love to arrange a time to show you what our Sixth Form has to offer!

Entry Requirements and Course Guide 2026

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 2025). Students are expected to study three subjects plus the EPQ, students with a minimum of seven 7-9 grades have the option to study four A Levels.

Applications are made online between 1 December and 27 February. 

Application form for September 2026 entry (external students only) - Opens on 1st December.

Key dates

Thursday 27th November 2025 : Oxford Spires Sixth Form Open Evening 18:00 – 20:00 

Friday 28th November 2025 : Mock 1 results (internal students), Fast Track Sixth Form offers sent 

Monday 1st December 2025 : Applications to Oxford Spires Sixth Form open

Friday 19th December 2025 : Year 11 Taster Day

December 2025 and January 2026: Fast Track Sixth Form interviews with the Headteacher

February 2026: Sixth Form interviews for internal applications

Friday 27 February 2026 : Applications to be submitted by midnight

March 2026 : Sixth Form interviews for external applications

Easter 2026 : All applicants contacted by this time, Sixth Form subject blocks confirmed

May 2026 : Year 12 Transition Packs published

Monday 22 June 2026 : Sixth Form Induction 

Thursday 20 August 2026 : GCSE Results Day. Please ensure you can attend Oxford Spires in person on this day for enrolment.

Wednesday 2nd September 2026 : Year 12 start of autumn term