Oxbridge admissions reveal best place to live for an offer

Of the top 10 schools receiving admission, six schools hail from the capital.

In a wider list of 80 schools, 33 of those were London-based.

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Notably, Westminster School topped the overall list, with 179 applications to Oxford or Cambridge and 96 offers received.

The independent school has a notable alumni list, including Sir Isaac Newton, former Prime Minister and former Witney MP Lord David Cameron, as well as renowned actress Helena Bonham Carter.

Lord David Cameron (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

The highest state school on the list is Hills Road Sixth Form College, a co-educational state sixth form college in Cambridge.

Out of its 245 student applicants, 62 gained Oxbridge offers in 2025.

Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet also stood out among state schools, with 127 students applying to Oxbridge, and 62 of those receiving admissions.

Analysis of the top 80 schools revealed 25 were state schools of state sixth-form, one was a further educational college, 30 were private schools and 24 were grammar schools.

This analysis comes amid Oxford University’s announcement to scrap its own admissions tests, signalling a shift in the undergraduate application process.

These entry exams have long been seen as a barrier to those without the support of a private school or pushy family who can help with preparation.

In January Oxford University was named the best university in Europe in the QS world rankings for 2026.