Careers & University
Our Sixth Form students receive extensive opportunities to broaden their experiences in the world of work.
We offer:
- Weekly personal development days with dedicated computer time including sign posted resources for online and in person work experiences, university taster courses, industry offers for apprenticeships and insight days.
- Industry mentoring programmes to prepare the students for the world of work from providers such as Career Ready, the Social Mobility Foundation, M&G Skills for Life, and the Talent Foundry.
- Careers focused academy days with speakers from industry and post-18 options providers, and trips to universities.
- Support in gaining a relevant industry placement for a dedicated 2 week work experience in summer term.
- A dedicated careers resources folder on the student SharePoint.
"The sixth form team has always pushed me to aim higher and supported me every step of the way."
Signposted resources for wider opportunities include:
- Pathway CTM events
- www.springpod.com - gain experience with top employers and universities on Springpod
- Speakers for Schools
- Uptree events - gain exposure to potential employers
- Amazing Apprenticeships resources
University taster courses
- University of London taster courses
- PWC Employability Hub - find useful virtual tools to support you in developing key employability skills
Click HERE to see the destinations of our Year 13 students
Destinations data - Year 13
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2023
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2024
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2025
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Staying in education or training
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73%
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94%
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94.6%
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Staying in education or training (FSM)
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81%
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100%
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100%
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Staying in education of training (SEND)
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100%
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100%
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92%
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Employment
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6%
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3%
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4%
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Apprenticeship
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9%
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0%
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1.4%
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NEET
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9%
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3%
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0%
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Sixth Form retention: Percentage of last year's Year 11s that are now in our Year 12 in 2025-26: 25%
Percentage of last year's Year 12s that continued to study with us into Year 13 in 2025-26: 95%
"The teaching here is next level - focused, challenging and always pushing you to do better."
Year 13 student (2025-26)
"I received high quality teaching that was personalised and organised. The level and quality of support from the sixth form staff and the school allowed me to leave with everything I needed to continue on my educational journey."
Year 13 Student
"My time at HGA has been such a great experience. Being able to meet some amazing people who have now become very close friends has been such a pleasure."
Year 13 Student
"My time at HGA Sixth Form was nothing short of great. What made it great was the constant support I had every step of the way, not only from the sixth form leaderships team but also from my teachers."
Year 13 Student
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