Futures

Whether you are bound for University, Apprenticeships or the world of work, we provide the support, guidance and advice that you need to achieve the most out of your time in the Sixth Form and prepare you for your next steps. 

Unifrog https://www.unifrog.org/  – a fully inclusive and interactive tool to search for opportunities after the Sixth Form. It has information about Universities, Apprenticeships and Job opportunities as well as work experience, bursaries and scholarships. Unifrog is your one-stop guide to your futures options.

UCAS www.ucas.com is the Universities and Colleges Admission Service is the tool in which students apply for University.

UCAS tariff system

If students receive an offer for university, this will be in the form of grade conditions, (for example BBB) or a tariff points offer. Each grade is worth a number of points and students can have any combination of grade to total the points offered. For example, 112 points could be BBC or ABD.

Student Finance England is the method by which many students pay for their university education; this is a loan which paid directly to the university. Students can also apply for an additional loan to pay for things like rent, study materials and general living expenses. This maintenance loan is means tested, based on household income. Students do not pay back any of their loans until their income is over £524 a week, £2,274 a month or £27,295 a year (before tax and other deductions).

Destinations map

We are very proud of our past students and their achievements. Here is a map of just some of the university destinations and courses that our students have gone onto in recent years:

Not sure that you want to go to university when you leave Sixth Form? Don’t worry, we are here to help.

If you are not planning to go to university, or if you are unsure of your Post-16 options, please speak with the Sixth Form Team at any time.

Here are some other websites that may provide some ideas for your next steps:

The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance. Their service is available to anyone aged 13+ no matter what stage of the careers journey they are at.

The traineeship programme is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months.

An Apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. It can take between one and six years to complete an apprenticeship depending on which one you choose, what level it is and your previous experience. Apprenticeships are funded from contributions made by the government and your employer. 

Work Experience is a vital skill that many employers look for now. There are many sites which provide information about opportunities available both in person and virtually. Some of the best opportunities are available on: