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?
It’s never too late to apply. Before making your application, we encourage you to visit our departmental pages and consider our option columns. Our entry requirements will also help guide your decision about what to study.
New for 2025 – this year, we have been delighted to receive an unprecedented number of applications and so will be hosting an interactive and welcoming Applicants’ Event on Wednesday 19th March here at Chipping Norton School.
We hope you will be able to attend as part of the application process.
Our A-Levels
The following subjects will be offered to Year 12 Students from September 2025
Subject columns
You’ll need to refer to this during the application form
Column A
German
Music
Physics
PE
Sociology
Column B
Art
Business
Chemistry
Drama
Philosophy
Column C
Biology
Computer Science
English Lang & Lit
Further Maths
Psychology
Column D
Biology
English Literature
French
Geography
Mathematics
Column E
Dance
Design
History
Mathematics
Psychology
Textiles
Entry requirements
Subject Click to go to subject page | Requirements |
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Art | Grade 6 |
Biology | Grade 6 in Biology or Combined Science, and Grade 5 in Maths |
Business Studies | Grade 6 in Business Studies and Grade 5 in English Language, or Grade 5 in Mathematics & English Language if not studied previously |
Chemistry | Grade 6 in Chemistry/Combined Science & Grade 5 in Maths |
Computer Science | Grade 6 in Computer Science & Grade 5 in Maths |
Dance | General Sixth Form entry requirements |
Design Technology | Grade 6 |
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 |
History | Grade 6 |
Maths with Mechanics/Statistics | Grade 6 |
Further Mathematics | Grade 8 |
Modern Languages | Grade 6 in French/German |
Music | Grade 6 and/or Grade 5 (or equivalent) in chosen instrument |
Philosophy & Ethics | Grade 6 in Religious Studies & Grade 5 in English |
Physical Eduction | Grade 6 in GCSE PE preferred or Grade 6 in Science |
Physics | Grade 6 in Physics or Combined Science and Grade 6 in Maths |
Psychology | Grade 6 in English, Science & Mathematics |
Sociology | Grade 6 in either English course |
Textiles Technology | Grade 6 |
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).