Welcome to St Birinus School

Didcot Sixth Form is a vibrant mixed sixth form, with its own ethos, values and culture, drawing on the combined experience of the most expert teachers from both Didcot Girls’ and St Birinus Schools. We are recognised across Oxfordshire as the sixth form of choice for an exceptional A-Level education, and admired for our warm, welcoming climate, and ambitious and respectful culture. We pride ourselves on being a school sixth form, based within dedicated and bespoke sixth form facilities on the St Birinus site in Didcot. The combined resources of two high-performing schools enable us to offer the broadest possible A-Level curriculum, a rigorous and varied enrichment and extra-curricular programme, and the pastoral benefits that arise from existing within a school environment. We offer outstanding pastoral support and high-quality, personalised advice and guidance that ensures students progress towards ambitious next steps in higher education, apprenticeships and employment.We are very proud of Didcot Sixth Form. We believe that there is no better offer in South Oxfordshire for those value high-quality education and a rounded and enriching wider experience. If you are new to the Didcot schools, we hope you will visit and see us in action and that you will then be inspired to make an application.Mr James CrossDirector, Didcot Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Boys

No. of Students

1,212 Total

No. of Boys

1,212 (100.0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

24.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

7.94%

A*/A grades

27.38%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

86%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:35%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:50%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

65%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:19%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:8%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

Sixth Form Open Evening

Guidance Interviews for Applicants

Application Deadline

Rising Year 12 Induction Week

GCSE Results Day

Enrolment Deadline

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 19, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Jan 12, 2026

Application deadline for September 2026 entry

Aug 21, 2026

Enrolment Deadline


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Enrichment is the jewel in the crown at Didcot Sixth Form. It helps support your journey towards post-A level destinations: university, apprenticeship, or work. Our suite of enrichment opportunities encourages our engaged, passionate students to build skills and explore interests in depth during the two dedicated ‘enrichment’ hours on a Wednesday afternoon. DSF’s diverse academic support programmes complement the extensive range of clubs and societies.

Duke of Edinburgh Award
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Sports Society

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys