John Gale
Principal
- MSc Learning and Teaching
- PGCE Mathematics
- BSc Mathematics
We are an independent international Sixth Form college in Cowley.
Our community is one in which individuals are recognised, respected and supported. We are ambitious, have high expectations and a very strong work ethic.
We want our students to be prepared for life in the 21st century. We work together in an atmosphere of positivity to ensure each student achieves their full potential.
John Gale
Principal, Kings Oxford
Kings has been at the forefront of educational excellence and success since 1957.
Today, we teach thousands of students each year across our 10 worldwide campus locations.
"Students are friendly and welcoming, yet highly focused on their academic studies. Their behaviour is exemplary. Their attitudes to school and interactions with their peers, both on and off site, are equally positive. They know they come here to learn and expectations of what they can achieve are high."
"There is a strong community feel here, no matter which pathway you follow…and [students] take full advantage of what the school has to offer, including beyond the classroom."
Kings Oxford was finalist in two categories of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Awards 2025:
We won the award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing. We are very proud of our team, for the work they do with our students and we are delighted it has been recognised by ISA.
Our teachers and support staff make Kings Oxford a welcoming and nurturing community for all students.
We have videos of some of our key staff and below we showcase the breadth and depth of their qualifications.
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John Gale
Principal
Dr Pushpalata Chaure
Head of Science
Dr Susmitha Selvaraj
Teacher of Economics
Andy Holt
Head of Art
At Kings, we are a different kind of Sixth Form College.
We promise you a personalised education.
One that is built around your individual needs, talents and goals.
Our caring, supportive staff have a clear focus: to maximise your potential and to maximise your success.
Read moreWe offer a full range of sixth form and pre-sixth form courses at our college located in Oxford.
You can study A-levels or a dedicated Art Foundation.
For high-flyers we also offer specialist preparation for Oxbridge or Medical School entry.
"Kings students stand out by virtue of their generally above-average degree results and their willingness and ability to immerse themselves in the life of our student community...I can assuredly put these successes down in large part to the sound preparation for university life that Kings students receive."
Loughborough University
"The environment here has been amazing, and the relationships my son has made.
I think Kings has been a great bridge for university because he has come of the school environment into a college and made a great bunch of international friends."
Parent of current A-level student
If you are based too far away to travel to and from college each day, it is no problem.
We have a range of student residences near to college.
They each offer a real home from home.
Premium residence. Single en suite rooms.
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To be accepted by the best universities you'll need more than just good grades.
Following A-level reforms, universities use a "basket of measures" to assess applications. This means you need to show a broad range of relevant interests and experience.
Our extracurricular programme is designed just for this.
Clubs and activities could include...
Student Council
Kings Enterprise
Debating Society
Textiles Club
Performing Arts
Photography Society
Culture Club
Science in the News
English through Arts & Crafts
Thank you for your enquiry.
We'll be in touch soon.
The Kings Admissions Team
