Oxford GCSE requirements

I am thinking of applying to a physics course at Oxbridge unis but I am unsure if my GCSE grades are hindering my chances of achieving that goal. I would rather go to Oxford since its very close to my family. I know I could have done a lot better since I was only a few marks out from the grade above in Comp sci, French and Geography.
I got:
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 9
Maths - 9
Biology - 8
Computer Science - 8
French - 8
Geography - 7
Astronomy - 7
English Literature - 7
English Language - 6
Business - 6
Citizenship - 6
I am currently predicted A* A* A.

Your GCSEs are fine, especially if you went to a less good school, the only way to know is to apply! You should obviously manage your expectations as Oxford is very competitive, and pick a few safer choices, but I'd definitely advise you go for it!

I went to a very respected school where people usually get great GCSEs, I am definitely up there but not among the best. Do you think Oxford is safer than Cambridge (I can only apply to one)?

The idea that Oxford places more emphasis on GCSE results than Cambridge does is one of the myths which this forum is so good at perpetuating.
Each university states a similar approach to GCSEs.

You also parrotted the myth thst Oxford cares more about GCSEs than Cambridge does.

Each of the two universities states its approach to GCSE results on its website. The statements have been posted in this forum many times. I invite you to look up what the universities say.

You need to read the websites more carefully. Each university states a similar position on GCSE results.
You parrotted a myth. At first you appeared to distance yourself from the myth. Then you decided to embrace it by making an illogical proposition, and now you produce data which contradicts your position.
Why die in a ditch on such a silly point?

You need to read the websites more carefully. Each university states a similar position on GCSE results.
You parrotted a myth. At first you appeared to distance yourself from the myth. Then you decided to embrace it by making an illogical proposition, and now you produce data which contradicts your position.
Why die in a ditch on such a silly point?

How am I making an illogical propisition? The point I am trying to make is that Oxford does care about GCSEs more than Cambridge, as seen by the data for successful offers, however both the websites do not provide an accurate representation of the successful admissions, which I though was made clear by the fact that the average offer for Cambridge was 9 8s/9s compared to their website saying most successful applicants had '4-5 grades 7-9s or more,'which is not correct considering over 90% of the applicants had over 10 8/9s and 0 7 grades. This is the same for Oxford, however the bar for GCSEs is even higher.
To summarise: I started off by saying that Oxford care more about GCSEs (which is true), but caveated that by saying that shouldn't be the determining factor in applications, which you misinterpreted to believe I was trying to get him to apply to Cambridge based on lower GCSE requirements
I then showed how the websites were not a fair represenation of the actual requirements: by comparing their guidelines with their actual offer statistics
I then proved that Oxford has a higher bar for GCSEs (from the freedom of information data)

@AlAit btw do not be too put off by these stats, they are for medicine which is more competitive than any other course (at least in terms of GCSE's). For most other courses the average successful applicant has around 9 A*s (or 10 sometimes), and there are many applicants who have got in with lower: there is a decent bit of correlation, not causation. TLDR, while you need to keep in mind that you do have worse GCSE's than much of your competition, it is not the end of the world and shouldn't prevent you making a competitive application. Just make sure you're prepared for the PAT, do some wider reading, apply to a few less competitive options as well, and all should be fine!

I went to a very respected school where people usually get great GCSEs, I am definitely up there but not among the best. Do you think Oxford is safer than Cambridge (I can only apply to one)?

How am I making an illogical propisition? The point I am trying to make is that Oxford does care about GCSEs more than Cambridge, as seen by the data for successful offers, however both the websites do not provide an accurate representation of the successful admissions, which I though was made clear by the fact that the average offer for Cambridge was 9 8s/9s compared to their website saying most successful applicants had '4-5 grades 7-9s or more,'which is not correct considering over 90% of the applicants had over 10 8/9s and 0 7 grades. This is the same for Oxford, however the bar for GCSEs is even higher.
To summarise: I started off by saying that Oxford care more about GCSEs (which is true), but caveated that by saying that shouldn't be the determining factor in applications, which you misinterpreted to believe I was trying to get him to apply to Cambridge based on lower GCSE requirements
I then showed how the websites were not a fair represenation of the actual requirements: by comparing their guidelines with their actual offer statistics
I then proved that Oxford has a higher bar for GCSEs (from the freedom of information data)

I said nothing about anyone applying to any university. I observed that your parroted assertion that Oxford cares more about GCSE results than Cambridge does is a myth. You have failed to demonstrate that your parroted assertion is true.
I set out below what the universities say on their websites, as you seem unable to find this yourself.
Oxford
GCSEs
GCSEs will be taken into account when we consider your application but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic reference, predicted grades and performance in any written work or written test required for your course.
If you are shortlisted, your performance in interviews will also be taken into account. Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades. However, we do look at GCSE grades in context.
Cambridge
There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge.
We will look at your GCSE results as an indicator of your academic performance. But this will be within the context of the performance of the school/college where you achieved your GCSEs.

I said nothing about anyone applying to any university. I observed that your parroted assertion that Oxford cares more about GCSE results than Cambridge does is a myth. You have failed to demonstrate that your parroted assertion is true.
I set out below what the universities say on their websites, as you seem unable to find this yourself.
Oxford
GCSEs
GCSEs will be taken into account when we consider your application but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic reference, predicted grades and performance in any written work or written test required for your course.
If you are shortlisted, your performance in interviews will also be taken into account. Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades. However, we do look at GCSE grades in context.
Cambridge
There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge.
We will look at your GCSE results as an indicator of your academic performance. But this will be within the context of the performance of the school/college where you achieved your GCSEs.