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.
Could we be your OUTSTANDING alternative?
Our A-Levels
The following subjects will be offered to Year 12 Students from September 2025
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 |
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).
