At the heart of everything we offer in the Sixth Form at King’s is a recognition that school and exams are not the end for pupils, it is the beginning. The beginning of a life where the start you make is so crucial in determining what happens in the rest of it. From early in the L6th Form, pupils start their discussions of ‘what next?’ in their lives.

Careers and Higher Education

Whether pupils are heading for university or straight into a career or apprenticeship, there is an active programme and support to help them find their way ahead, including our well-regarded Careers and Higher Education forum, full of professionals from the workplace sharing their experiences and wisdom.

Pupils are given exposure to a wide range of universities and career opportunities whilst in the Sixth Form at King’s. Upwards of 50 UK and overseas universities visit King’s over the course of each academic year, offering guidance and inspiration to King’s pupils. In addition, apprenticeship advisers and providers visit to help direct pupils considering such options. Head of Economics and Business Studies, Mrs Marie Goffe, offers expert guidance and support for those considering apprenticeship routes in her position as Apprenticeship Adviser.

Individual Paths

Making decisions about life after King’s can seem both exciting and daunting. The Head of Sixth Form and tutors at King’s will help guide pupils through the entire process so that the transition is as smooth as possible. The opportunities to explore the potential future options are numerous, with a clear aim of finding the best fit for the individual, and no expectation that all should follow a similar path. Sixth Form pupils, and parents, meet regularly with the Head of Sixth Form for one-to-one discussions on their future direction.

Universities

For those applying to university in the UK or overseas, pupils will receive detailed and individual assistance with the application processes, with writing statements and deciding destinations.

Selective Courses

For those aiming for the most selective courses, such as Oxford, Cambridge and Medicine, we offer successful programmes with dedicated support from elite universities specialist, Dr Corrigan.

Careers

Pupils build on this guidance with CV and application letter training, as well as a mock interview scheme with experienced professionals during their U6th Form Year.

Apprenticeship

The Deputy Head (Sixth Form) regularly takes pupils to university conferences, career specific events, global university forums and more.

Leavers' Destinations

We are proud of our ongoing university successes, both with highly-ranked UK universities, and in gaining places at universities in the USA, Australia, Spain, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and more, with many pupils being awarded scholarships. 

On leaving the school, most pupils continue into higher education, with applications covering a wide range of courses and universities, including many that are highly competitive.

ISI Report

King's not only gave me the platform to succeed academically, but it's where I made my closest, lifelong friendships. King's taught me that with the right effort, teamwork, and belief, you could always exceed the expectations of others. I'll never forget the incredible rugby, hockey and cricket victories we achieved over schools often double or triple our size, and it all came down to belief in ourselves to outperform. It's a key lesson I've carried with me since leaving King's.

James Rooke (Old House 90/95)

Our Alumni

Once a pupil draws near to ending their time at King’s their connection with the school is not ended. Instead, King’s is proud that it maintains strong and healthy relationships with Old Brutonians alongside supporting pupils with the transition of leaving school and moving onto higher education, gap years, work or further training.

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