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Oxford sixth form schools benefit from the city's historic university heritage, with 22% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level, close to England's 24%, and 43% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1049 compared to England's 1183, Oxford sixth forms have a strong track record of elite university preparation. While Magdalen College School, Oxford, Oxford International College, and Oxford High School GDST are top-ranked independent options, The Cherwell School leads among state sixth forms with excellent results. 86% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. With 27 sixth form options, students across Oxford benefit from the university's cultural and academic resources. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Orion Academy | State | Not Applicable | 10-18 years | Boys | None | 4.7/10Developing |
| N/A | Oxfordshire Hospital School | State | Not Applicable | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Not Applicable • 10-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Cherwell College Oxford | Independent | Post-16 | 12-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Post-16 • 12-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Magdalen College School, Oxford | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Kings Education (Oxford) | Independent | Post-16 | 15-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #15 | Oxford Spires Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Greyfriars Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Mabel Prichard School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
Independent • Post-16 • 15-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Matthew Arnold School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Headington Rye Oxford | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Girls | None | 9/10Elite |
| #12 | Cheney School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Endeavour Academy, Oxford | State | Not Applicable | 8-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 8-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Wheatley Park School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Iffley Academy | State | Not Applicable | 5-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Not Applicable • 5-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | The Oxford Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | The Cherwell School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #11 | The Swan School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Clare's, Oxford | Independent | Post-16 | 15-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Post-16 • 15-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Oxford International College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Radley College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Boys | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Oxford High School GDST | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #7 | d'Overbroeck's | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #8 | St Edward's School, Oxford | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | - |
| #17 | Wychwood School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 10-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 10-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | John Watson School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
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