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Starting sixth form can be emotionally complex. Here is practical advice on wellbeing, pastoral support and how to build a strong foundation at the start of the school year.

Starting sixth form is a bigger transition for students than many parents realise. Suddenly, your child finds themselves encountering a new academic level, a new social group and a new approach to how learning itself is supposed to work. At d'Overbroeck's, that shift happens within a community that is designed to be small and personally attentive. Here is what the first term typically looks like for new students.

The Class of 2026 has achieved d’Overbroeck’s best GCSE results on record, with 61% of grades awarded at 9-7 and 41% at the highest 9-8 grades.

Exploring sixth form options in Oxford? This guide helps families think beyond rankings to find the right environment for their child's learning, wellbeing and ambitions.