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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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

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
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).