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
Destinations data
|
Year 11 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
Staying in Education or Training |
89.90% |
93.00% |
94.00% |
95.00% |
97% |
94.7% |
|
Apprenticeship |
2.10% |
2.80% |
3.50% |
1.90% |
2.60% |
2.9% |
|
No Data |
6.40% |
2.80% |
1.10% |
5.30% |
1.50% |
5.2% |
|
NEET |
1.40% |
1.40% |
1.40% |
5.30% |
1.03% |
0% |
|
Year 13 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
Employment |
0% |
7% |
7% |
6% |
3% |
4% |
|
Staying in education or training |
86% |
93% |
89% |
73% |
94% |
93.3% |
|
FSM staying in education or training |
100% |
100% |
100% |
81% |
100% |
100% |
|
SEN staying in education or training |
87.5% |
80% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
Apprenticeship |
7% |
0% |
19% |
9% |
0% |
1.3% |
|
NEET |
14% |
5% |
4% |
9% |
3% |
0% |
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%
Year 13 student (2025-26)
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