What Oxford Sixth Form College does

Oxford Sixth Form College (d'Overbroeck's Oxford) is a private, for-profit independent day and boarding school located in Oxford, United Kingdom, operating across three purpose-built sites in north Oxford: a Senior School (Years 7-11), The International School (14-16 year-olds), and a Sixth Form (16-18). Founded in 1988, the school delivers the English National Curriculum, GCSE preparation, 38 A-Level subjects, BTECs, Level 3 Equivalent courses, and the UAL Creative Arts Foundation programme, supplemented by 50+ co-curricular activities, specialised Tennis and Dance academies, and an International Summer School. The school is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nord Anglia Education (80+ premium schools globally) and differentiates through exclusive collaborations with MIT (STEAM/design thinking), The Juilliard School (performing arts), and an affiliation with the University of Oxford for sporting access.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, generating revenue through recurring termly/annual tuition fees for day and boarding places, with scholarships and bursaries offered to broaden access. Specific fee levels are not publicly disclosed; prospective families are routed through an enquiry-led admissions funnel (open days, virtual tours, online application). The school employs 251-500 staff across its sites, serves students from 40+ countries, and operates six boarding houses expanding to seven with the September 2026 opening of Summerhill House on Banbury Road. The underlying technology stack is anchored on the Microsoft Showcase School platform (one of 78 in the UK) and Nord Anglia University for staff professional development, with the Global Campus digital platform enabling cross-school student collaboration.

Outcomes are the primary commercial asset: 66% of the A-level class of 2022 achieved A or A* grades (double the UK national average), the school is consistently ranked in the top 5% of UK schools for academic progress, holds an ISI 'Excellent' rating, and places graduates at UCL, Oxford, and LSE. Leadership transitioned from Patrick Horne to Christopher Bromham as Principal in June 2026, concurrent with the boarding capacity expansion. The school has no disclosed funding events, no M&A activity, and operates as an integrated unit within the Nord Anglia group.

Name

Oxford Sixth Form College

Legal name

d'Overbroeck's Oxford

Website

https://oxfordsixthformcollege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Oxford Sixth Form College (d'Overbroeck's Oxford) is a private independent day and boarding school in Oxford, UK, serving students aged 11-18 across Senior School, International School, and Sixth Form, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nord Anglia Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Boarding school programs
• A-level instruction
• GCSE preparation
• Sixth form college

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Day and Boarding): The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to families for day and boarding education across its three sites (Years 7–11, The International School, and Sixth Form). Fee structures are differentiated by programme (day vs. boarding) and likely by year group, with scholarships and bursaries available. Revenue is recurring on a termly or annual basis per enrolled student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oxford Sixth Form College (d'Overbroeck's Oxford) is an independent day and boarding school for students aged 11-18 delivering the English National Curriculum, GCSEs, 38 A-Level subjects, BTECs, Level 3 Equivalent courses, and the UAL Creative Arts Foundation programme across three Oxford campuses (Senior School, The International School, and Sixth Form). The school also offers six boarding houses, specialised Tennis and Dance academies, and 50+ co-curricular activities. Students are enrolled on a recurring tuition basis, with scholarships and bursaries available.

Product overview

d'Overbroeck's Oxford is an independent day and boarding school for students aged 11-18, consisting of three main programs: Senior School (ages 11-16), The International School (ages 14-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18). The school offers academic programs through the English National Curriculum, with Sixth Form students able to choose from 38 A Level subjects, BTECs, Level 3 Equivalent courses, or the UAL Creative Arts Foundation programme. Beyond academics, the school provides specialized programs including Tennis Academy and Dance Academy, with arts programs enriched by collaboration with The Juilliard School and STEAM programs in partnership with MIT. The school operates boarding facilities across six boarding houses and offers over 50 co-curricular activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The International School: International day and boarding program for 14 to 16-year-olds from across the world.

Products and services

• Senior School Co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 16, delivering the English National Curriculum with a progressive approach to education and GCSE preparation.
• The International School Day and boarding programme for 14 to 16-year-olds from across the world (40+ countries represented), providing international education with a global perspective and pathway to UK universities.
• Sixth Form Day and boarding provision for students aged 16-18, offering 38 A-Level subjects in any combination, BTECs, Level 3 Equivalent courses, and the UAL Creative Arts Foundation programme, with support for Oxbridge and Russell Group applications.
• Boarding Houses Six boarding houses offering 24/7 supervised accommodation for International School and Sixth Form students, with comfortable bedrooms and shared social spaces.
• Tennis Academy Specialised tennis coaching and training programme for students with tennis talent, affiliated with the University of Oxford Sport Centre.
• Dance Academy Performing arts programme offering instruction in music, drama, and dance, enhanced by collaboration with The Juilliard School.
• International Summer School Summer programme providing international learning experiences for students during the summer months.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% of A-level class of 2022 achieved A or A* grades — double the UK average
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT provides design thinking and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education to d'Overbroeck's students through a collaboration embedded in the school's co-curricular and academic programme. MIT inventors and educators teach students how to apply design thinking methodologies to solve real-world STEAM problems and challenges. This partnership also provides sector-leading professional development training for d'Overbroeck's teachers.
• The Juilliard SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Juilliard School — a world-renowned performing arts institution — collaborates with d'Overbroeck's to enrich the school's performing arts curriculum in music, drama, and dance. Juilliard artists guide students through original creative expression methods and provide professional development for d'Overbroeck's performing arts teachers. The school's Arts Centre includes a 200-seat performance space, music suite, and recording studio supporting this collaboration.
• Nord Anglia EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia Education is the parent education group owning d'Overbroeck's. The group provides access to the award-winning Nord Anglia University professional development platform, the Global Campus digital platform for cross-school student collaboration, shared resources across 80+ premium schools globally, and the group's brand credibility and admissions network.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerd'Overbroeck's has an affiliation with the University of Oxford that provides Sixth Form and boarding students access to world-class sporting facilities, including the University of Oxford Sport Centre. Aspiring athletes benefit from this access to prestigious university-level sporting infrastructure.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College: Historic London-based independent school with a strong international student body and high university placement rates. Comparable in brand strength, boarding provision, and selective admissions profile.
• The Perse School: Top-performing Cambridge-based independent school with strong A-Level outcomes and a selective admissions profile. Comparable in academic outcomes, though geographically distinct and more traditional in positioning.
• Wellington College: Large premium UK independent boarding school with international student intake and consistently strong A-Level outcomes. Comparable in scale, breadth of co-curricular offer, and premium positioning.
• Westminster School: One of the UK's most prestigious traditional independent schools in central London. Comparable in academic outcomes and selective admissions, though it sits in a different geography and a more traditional, less international proposition.
• Brighton College: Top-ranked UK independent school consistently placing near the top of A-Level league tables. Comparable in academic excellence, international boarding offering, and premium pricing, but operates as a single broad-curriculum school rather than an A-Level specialist.
• Epsom College: Independent boarding school near London offering a broad A-Level and BTEC curriculum with significant co-curricular breadth. Comparable in boarding model, fee tier, and curriculum breadth to d'Overbroeck's.

Direct peers

• St Clare's, Oxford: Independent boarding school in Oxford serving a predominantly international student body, with IB and university preparation pathways. Competes directly with d'Overbroeck's International School and Sixth Form for the same international families.
• CATS Global Schools: Multi-campus UK-based provider of A-Level, GCSE and pre-university programmes with a strong international student intake across Cambridge, London and Canterbury. Closely comparable in student mix, curriculum and pricing tier.
• North London Collegiate School (Nord Anglia): Sister Nord Anglia Education school — elite UK independent day school with consistently top A-Level outcomes. Directly comparable as a same-group premium independent school sharing the Nord Anglia network, MIT/Juilliard partnerships and technology platforms.
• Oxford International College: Oxford-based independent sixth form college also focused on international students preparing for A-Levels and entry to leading UK universities. Directly competes for the same Oxford boarding and A-Level catchment as d'Overbroeck's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oxfordsixthform
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dOverbroecksOxford
• Facebookfacebook.com/oxfordsixthformcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/705512
• Instagraminstagram.com/doverbroecks_oxford

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Funding overview

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M&A

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