Sixth Form

An Outstanding place to learn

We are immensely proud of our sixth form provision. Found to be Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017 and again in 2024, we believe that Chipping Norton Sixth Form is an exciting place for you to begin the next stage of your academic journey. At CNS, the vision of Everyone Achieving and Everyone Belonging sits at the core of everything we do. This is why our students achieve well above national averages and it is why “pupils thrive in this safe and supportive environment” (Ofsted 2023). We believe that a successful student is a student who lives our values of Compassion, Courage, Creativity and Curiosity. We teach these values explicitly through our Character Education programme and aim to leave our sixth formers able to face the challenges posed by the modern world. We do this by instilling in our young people a sense of optimism and hope, encouraging them to become diligent, determined and responsible members of our community.

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Applications to join the 2026 / 2027 cohort are now open

We hope that you have enjoyed learning about our Sixth Form. Please carefully read our entry requirements and this year’s options columns before applying.

Our A-Levels

Entry requirements

Subject Click to go to subject page Requirements
Art Grade 6
Biology Grade 6 in Biology (Triple Science) and Grade 5 in MathematicsOR Grade 6/7 in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 5 in Mathematics
Business Studies Grade 6 in Business Studies and Grade 6 in English Language, OR Grade 6 in Mathematics Grade 6 in English Language if not studied previously
Chemistry Grade 6 in Chemistry (Triple Science) and Grade 6 in MathematicsOR Grade 6/7 in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics (Combined Science).
Computer Science Grade 6 in Computer Science and Grade 5 in Maths
Dance General Sixth Form entry requirements (7 GCSE passes at 4 or above) Students do not need to have taken Dance at GCSE
Design Technology Grade 6 in Design Technology
Drama & Theatre Studies Grade 6 English and/or Drama
English Language & Literature Grade 6 in both English courses
English Literature Grade 6 in both English courses
Geography Grade 6 in Geography
History Grade 6 in History
Maths with Mechanics/Statistics Grade 6 in Mathematics
Further Mathematics Grade 8 in Mathematics
Modern Languages Grade 6 in French or German. In 2026–2027, an AS MFL (the equivalent to half an A level) will be offered in Year 12. Interest in this or the full A Level can be registered via the straw poll sent after the November open evening.
Music Grade 5 in GCSE Music and/or Grade 5 performance standard (or equivalent) on chosen instrument OR Grade 5 Music Theory.
Philosophy & Ethics Grade 6 in Religious Studies and Grade 5 in either English course
Physical Eduction Grade 6 in PE preferred or Grade 6 in the Sciences (Triple or Combined)
Physics Grade 6 in Physics (Triple Science) and Grade 6 in Mathematics OR Grade 6/7 in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics (Combined Science).
Psychology Grade 6 in English, Sciences and Mathematics
Sociology Grade 6 in either English course
Textiles Technology Grade 6 Textiles/Design Technology

Option Columns - 2026 / 2027 Cohort

You’ll need to refer to this during the application form

Column A

French
Geography
German
Physics
Psychology
Textiles

Column B

Chemistry
Drama
English Lang & Lit
Philosophy

Column C

Biology
Business Studies
Dance
Further Maths
History

Column D

Art
Biology
English Literature
Mathematics
Music
PE

Column E

Computer Science
Design
Mathematics
Psychology
Sociology

Key Information

If you have any questions about anything sixth-form related, please contact Mr P Ward Head of Sixth Form or Mrs C Davison (Assistant Head of Sixth Form).