Student Destinations

Our commitment to student success extends far beyond A level results. We provide students with the tools and guidance necessary to achieve their future ambitions, whether it’s progressing to university, securing an apprenticeship, entering the workforce or planning an amazing gap year.

We offer a tailored UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) support programme, where students receive guidance in choosing courses, preparing personal statements, and interview practice, delivered as part of the Personal Development and Enrichment programmes. Increasingly, students are looking at apprenticeship routes, and we have been pleased to welcome representatives from employers including the BBC, HSBC, PWC and Lloyds to speak with our students.

Each year, many of our students progress to secure places at prestigious universities and on competitive courses:

University Destinations (2026)
University of Birmingham: 28	University of Warwick: 13	Aston University: 10
University of Manchester: 7	University of Leicester: 6	University of Nottingham: 6
University of Exeter: 5	University College London: 4	University of Bath: 3
University of Cambridge: 3	University of Edinburgh: 3	King's College London: 3
University of Leeds: 3	University of Liverpool: 3	University of Sheffield: 3
Bangor University: 2	University of Bristol: 2	Cardiff University: 2
University of Derby: 2	Durham University: 2	Lincoln University: 2
Loughborough University: 2	University of York: 2	Birmingham City University
Brighton & Sussex Medical School	Coventry University	Emil Dale Academy
University of Glasgow	Hull/York Medical School	Manchester Metropolitan University
University of Oxford	Royal Holloway University of London	Royal Veterinary College
University of Southampton	University of Sunderland	Nottingham Trent University
University of the Arts	University of Wolverhampton

Destinations for the 2026 cohort, by number of placements

Areas of study:

Subject area:	Placements
STEM	42
Social Sciences	18
Business and Law	23
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science	25
Healthcare	9
Arts and Humanities	14

Courses for the 2026 cohort

Provider	Placements
Deloitte	1
Grant Thornton	1
Irwin Mitchell	1
The Ministry of Defence	1
Jaguar Land Rover	1

Destinations for the 2026 cohort

There is a dedicated member of staff in the Sixth Form Team who specialises in Early Entry applications, for students looking to secure places at the universities of Oxford or Cambridge, and for courses in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science (known as MDV).

Taster days, such as a trip to the University of Nottingham, allow Year 12 students to experience a university environment to interact with potential future providers. The annual London trip for Year 12 students launches the super-curricular programme, with visits to museums and sites of significant interest.

Students are encouraged to reflect on wider reading, extra- and super-curricular activities and work experience as part of their application process, helping them build a standout personal statement or CV. Work experience plays a pivotal role in shaping future aspirations, with students encouraged to seek placements in areas of interest. Each student in Year 12 has one week in May to organise a work experience placement, gaining first-hand experience of their desired field.

Our careers program includes one-on-one guidance, access to the Unifrog platform, a careers fair with over 40 providers and a ‘Post-18 Next Steps’ evening. We also offer the service of an independent career advisor for individual appointments and weekly drop-in sessions at lunchtimes.

Through our alumni network and regular guest speakers, students are inspired by the stories of those who have gone before them, demonstrating that career paths are rarely linear. We encourage our students to embrace change, consider a variety of opportunities, and use the support and advice available to them to make informed and confident decisions about their future.