Applying for Sixth Form | North Oxfordshire Academy

Applications to North Oxfordshire Academy Sixth Form are welcomed from students currently studying at NOA and from students attending other schools.

Our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 22 October 2026, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. This is an opportunity to find out more about our Sixth Form, explore the courses available and speak to staff about studying with us.

Applications for September 2027 entry will open following the Open Evening. Applicants will then be supported through the admissions process, including discussion of their proposed courses and next steps.

Application Process

Once we have received your application, a member of the Sixth Form team will contact you to arrange a meeting.

The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the courses and pathways available and to consider how your subject choices support your future plans, including university, apprenticeships and employment.

We ask parents and carers to attend Sixth Form meetings so that they can be part of this discussion.

Following the interview, successful applicants will receive a personalised conditional offer. Students will also be expected to attend a Sixth Form induction day in June.

Final places are confirmed following GCSE results in August, subject to students meeting the requirements of their conditional offer. If a student does not meet the entry requirement for a particular subject, the Sixth Form team can discuss alternative subjects for which they meet the published entry criteria.

How to Apply

Applications for September 2027 entry will open on 22 October 2026 after the open evening and are made online through Applicaa.

Current NOA Year 11 students can access the application system using the information provided by the academy. Students applying from another school will need to register before completing their application.

Entry Requirements

Entry into North Oxfordshire Academy Sixth Form requires applicants to achieve at least Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit in five GCSE or BTEC examinations.

Applicants must also achieve Grade 5 in Mathematics and Grade 5 in at least one English GCSE.

Individual A Level and Level 3 vocational courses have additional subject-specific entry requirements.

A Level Entry Requirements

In addition to the general Sixth Form entry requirements above, individual A Level subjects have the following minimum entry requirements for September 2027.

Level 3 Vocational Entry Requirements

In addition to the general Sixth Form entry requirements above, some Level 3 vocational subjects have the following minimum entry requirements for September 2027.

All students must demonstrate their ability to access a Level 3 programme by meeting the conditions of their offer, which are based on our published entry requirements. Entry requirements are fixed and will be applied consistently to all applicants. Students must achieve the specified grades to be eligible for enrolment on these courses.

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Entry Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't achieve five Grade 5s at GCSE?

All applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements to be eligible for Sixth Form. These requirements ensure that students are prepared for the academic demands of their chosen courses.

What if I am only one grade below a subject's entry requirement?

Students must meet the entry requirements for the subjects they wish to study and the conditions of their offer. The requirements apply equally to all applicants.

What happens if I am waiting for a GCSE review of marking?

If the outcome results in you meeting the required grade, you will be able to enrol on that course. Until the outcome is confirmed, you will need to select an alternative subject for which you meet the entry requirements.

Can the entry requirements in my conditional offer be adjusted?

No. Conditional offers are based on the published entry requirements for that academic year, which apply equally to all applicants.

Can I study only two subjects?

No. Sixth Form students must follow a full-time programme and select a minimum of three Level 3 subjects.

Should I also apply to another college or Sixth Form?

Yes. We encourage students to have a Plan B, which may include applying to another college or Sixth Form.