Oxford for North East
Oxford is one of the world’s leading universities—and students from the North East have the talent, drive, and ability to thrive here.
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Oxford for North East is a dedicated team of Outreach professionals supporting students, teachers, and schools across the region. No matter where in the North East you are based we provide expert guidance, practical resources, and free opportunities to help you explore what Oxford has to offer.
Through workshops, application support, mentoring, and residential visits, we work closely with students, families, and teachers to break down barriers and build confidence in applying. We believe that Oxford should be an achievable goal for anyone with academic ambition, regardless of background.
If you’re interested in Oxford but unsure where to start, we’re here to help.
The three Oxford colleges involved in Oxford for North East are Christ Church, St Anne's and Trinity. We can be contacted by email. We also have a Year 12 student mailing list, and a teacher mailing list—please get in contact to sign up!
North East Local Authorities are: Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton on Tees, Sunderland.
Our aims
Our aims are ambitious:
- For students in the North-East to enjoy their learning, to think big and become independent learners
- To inspire students of all ages and from all backgrounds to have the confidence to be themselves and to be ambitious about their futures
- To improve the educational opportunities of all students
- To encourage more students from the North-East to aim for top universities and to achieve their goals
- For Oxford University to be a realistic goal for anyone with academic talent and commitment.
For more details on the research underpinning these commitments, please see the University of Oxford's Access and Participation Plan.