After Sixth Form

A full programme of careers guidance is provided for you. While most students apply to study Higher Education degree courses, we also offer support and guidance for those seeking alternatives including apprenticeships and full-time paid work after leaving school. You will have the opportunity to join a Google Classroom dedicated to career opportunities that you are encouraged to join and review regularly. In addition, all Year 12 students are encouraged to take advantage of the regular Wednesday afternoon enrichment opportunities, during which a number of external speakers are invited to present on their chosen career paths. We work alongside Youth Connexions who provide advice and guidance for young people as they consider their post-18 options.

For students considering Higher Education, your university application needs to be completed by November of Year 13 and sent to UCAS. We begin the process with our ‘Post-18 Pathways’ evening for you and your parents held towards the end of April/beginning of May of Year 12, during which we present an overview of Higher Education and Apprenticeship opportunities. We also dedicate time during the following weeks to provide further support for you. Preparatory work should be undertaken during the Summer holiday so that you are in a position to make necessary adjustments to and conclude your Post-18 application by our November deadline. Every Sixth Form student receives a Higher Education support booklet and detailed guidance on how to use ‘UCAS apply’ on-line.

You will have the opportunity to visit a maximum of three universities on open days during term time and we require a written request prior to each visit. Some universities and courses will call you for interview on a formal or informal basis. We ask your parents/carers to inform us in advance of this necessary absence by letter/email.

For students considering an Oxbridge application (which also includes Medicine, Veterinary science or Dentistry at any UK institution), we provide a separate support programme to help you prepare for your application that begins at the start of the summer term in Year 12. We also offer guidance on preparation for University interviews, including mock interviews conducted by external partners.

Apprenticeships

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Destinations 2021

Students have successfully secured higher level apprenticeships and exciting work opportunities, including:-

Katie is a Laboratory Scientist Apprentice (MCT) on a five year course with Pfizer, who is paying for the entire University course, in addition to paying a salary of £16,500 per year. There are also foreign travel options. Katie secured this one apprenticeship, out of 4,000 applicants.

Joe is a CAD (computer aided design) Electrical Technician Apprentice, working for Phoenix, which has been operating for 90 years in London. Its latest project is Battersea Power Station; stages 2a and 3, following earlier work with Netflix, Facebook and Amazon. Joe is using computer programs such as Revit and Auto CAD, which are the main forms of CAD programming used in the Mechanical and Electrical industry.

Henry is working for London’s Currie & Brown (international property development/consultancy) as a Project Management Apprentice undertaking a Quantity Surveying Degree through a college associated with Reading University. It is a four year programme, with the option of a fifth year to undertake further professional qualifications. This is a salaried position, with Henry’s course costs covered by Currie & Brown.

Oliver has secured his dream job at BMW Group as a Level 6 Engineering Apprentice. This position is based in Birmingham for the next four years.

Joe is a Construction Apprentice, employed by The Hill Group. This is a 5 year apprenticeship with a day a week to complete his Degree, under Westminster University.

Finlay has secured a position as a Marketing Executive on the Emerge programme for a large marketing firm called Essence. The programme is a two-year fixed contract during which time he will be rotated through all the different departments of the business to see which facet suits him best. Finlay will gain two years’ work experience and receive a competitive salary, plus bonus.

Three former Year 13 students have joined the staff. Sam is working as the Art Technician on a one-year maternity cover placement and has a place at university next year to study computer games design. Georgia and Dan are both undertaking the a one-year placement with us to qualify as a Teaching Assistant for PE and another subject. Dan is additionally supporting in Science and Georgia in many subjects as she elected to be linked to the SSC.

75% of students in Year 13 have accepted places at university. 107 students gained places at their first choice. Two students were accepted by their insurance choice; one student successfully gained a place through clearing. Students secured places at a wide range of institutions on a whole host of courses. Two students secured Oxbridge places to study Chemistry and History, while we also had students who have gone to study Medicine, Engineering, Human Sciences, Law and a whole range of other subjects. A third of the students will be attending Russell Group Universities. Most importantly students have secured places at institutions that they feel will provide them with the qualifications and experience they desire.

University of Southampton	Geology
University of Warwick	Mathematics
University of Surrey	English Literature
Liverpool John Moores University	Mechanical Engineering
University of Warwick	Chemistry
Nottingham Trent University	Business Management (Accelerated)
University of Kent	Politics and International Relations with a year in North America
University of Brighton	Geography
Nottingham Trent University	History and International Relations
University of Cumbria	Business Management with Marketing (with sandwich placement)
Liverpool John Moores University	Forensic Science
UCL (University College London)	Human Sciences
University of Cambridge	History
University of Stirling	Criminology and Politics
University of Plymouth	Marine Biology
University of York	Environmental Science
University of Lincoln	Geography
Nottingham Trent University	Law with Business
University of York	Philosophy
Nottingham Trent University	Business Management and Marketing
York St John University	Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
Royal Holloway, University of London	Computer Science
Kingston University	Drama
University of Sheffield	Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry
Loughborough University	Marketing and Management (with placement year)
Durham University	Physics
University of East London	Computer Games Design: Story Development
University of York	Law
UCFB	Football Coaching & Talent Development
University of Manchester	Economics and Finance
Bath Spa University	Media Communications
University of Manchester	Law
Leeds Beckett University	Sport and Exercise Science
University of York	Criminology
University of Surrey	Sport and Exercise Science
Swansea University	Medical Engineering with a Foundation Year
University of Portsmouth	Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology
Kent and Medway Medical School	Medicine
University of Nottingham	Management
Bournemouth University	Sport and Exercise Science
University of Essex	Stage and Production Management
Anglia Ruskin University	Philosophy
University of Leicester	Physical Geography and Geology
University of Sheffield	Environmental Science
University of Manchester	Philosophy and Politics
University of Nottingham	Computer Science with Year in Industry
Nottingham Trent University	Business Management and Economics
University of York	Business and Management with a Year in Industry
University of Oxford	Chemistry
Leeds Beckett University	Interior Architecture and Design
Leeds Beckett University	Sport Business Management
University of Nottingham	Economics and Econometrics
Northumbria University, Newcastle	Architecture
University of Leeds	Business Management
Bristol, University of the West of England	Digital Media
University of Birmingham	Economics
St George’s, University of London	Biomedical Science
University of Plymouth	Biological Sciences
University of Stirling	Law (LLB)
University of Leeds	Biology
Ravensbourne University London	Digital Film Production
University of Nottingham	Chemistry
University of Plymouth	Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology
Bournemouth University	Accounting and Finance
Loughborough University	Psychology with Criminology
University of York	Philosophy, Politics and Economics
University of Sussex	Economics and International Relations
University of Exeter	International Relations with Study Abroad
Aston University, Birmingham	Biological Sciences
Bournemouth University	International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Loughborough University	Architecture (with placement year)
University of Leeds	Law
University of Brighton	Psychology with Counselling Studies
Abertay University	Biomedical Science
University of Reading	International Business and Management with Year Abroad
University of Birmingham	Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Plymouth	Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of York	Business of the Creative Industries
Manchester Metropolitan University	Business Psychology
Newcastle University	Business Management
University of Liverpool	Business Management with a Year in Industry
Bristol, University of the West of England	Banking and Finance
University of Chester	Biology and Sport & Exercise Sciences
Nottingham Trent University	Civil Engineering
Middlesex University	Neuroscience with Foundation Year
Leeds Beckett University	Geography
University of Lincoln	Biomedical Science
Edge Hill University	Sports Therapy
University of Portsmouth	Criminology and Forensic Studies
University of Nottingham	Architecture
University of Bath	Mathematics
Manchester Metropolitan University	Sports Marketing Management
UCFB	Football Business & Marketing
UCL (University College London)	Economics
Bristol, University of the West of England	Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year)
Imperial College London	Mechanical Engineering
Nottingham Trent University	Biomedical Sciences
University of Plymouth	Ocean Exploration and Surveying
University of Nottingham	Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
University of Brighton	Music Business and Media
University of Hertfordshire	Aerospace Engineering
University of Birmingham	History and Politics
Bristol, University of the West of England	Business and Management
University of Reading	Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Foundation
University of Nottingham	Philosophy
UCL (University College London)	Economics
Anglia Ruskin University	Fine Art
University of East Anglia UEA	Pharmacy

Information for University and College Admissions Teams (for September 2021 entry)

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After Sixth Form

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