Historically, most of our students continue into higher education – this is higher than then figures locally and nationally. The majority of student pursue a route to university, however the number of students securing and applying for apprenticeships is increasing. All students are guided through the different routes which are available to them with an established programme delivered through the tutor system and alongside personal development.
All students engage and participate in activities which are guided to support university applications through the ‘higher education week’, and apprenticeships within ‘apprenticeship week’ activities. These focus weeks are also supported by ongoing exposure to careers and higher education events, alongside trips and talks throughout the school year. We have a strong history of supporting applications to Russell Group Universities including Oxford and Cambridge and have a high success rate of early entry applicants securing places at universities. We participate in the University of Cambridge HE+ programme and work with identified students to pursue the potential to make strong applications to Oxford and Cambridge.
All Year 12 students engage in work related learning opportunities; we have a timetabled week for students to complete work-related learning and placements. We have also approved applications with appropriate placements outside of this window. Students also complete a programme of virtual work placement activities through tutor time to fully consider future pathways and careers.
