Our Sixth Form students are individually supported as they make crucial decisions relating to their future education and employment.
Each student has timetabled Careers lessons with the School’s Head of Futures and Progression. In addition, students benefit from a wide range of activities including:
- Higher Education and Post 18 Information Evening
- Careers and Higher Education Fair
- Higher Education information evenings (covering topics including Oxbridge and Medicine)
- Choosing a university/course workshop
- UCAS application mentoring and Personal Statement guidance with specialist support
- University mock interviews with degree and career specific specialists
- Degree subject specific mentoring with specialist staff
- Talks from Career Professionals and current university students
- University admission tests (UCAT, HAT, LNAT, CAT etc.) preparation classes
- STEP Mathematics preparation classes
- Preparation lessons in applying for Law, Engineering and Medicine
- Campus University visit with interactive workshops
- Presentations on Degree Apprenticeships, Gap Year options and overseas universities
Oxbridge and Medical School Preparation
Particular attention is given to the additional requirements of the top universities including Oxbridge and medical school preparation, admission tests, interviews and essay submissions.
Old Palace has a wealth of experience and success in supporting Oxbridge applications. Students are offered a tailored package of support that can include:
- subject specific mentoring
- personalised extension work
- reading lists
- visits to Oxbridge open days
- support in entering relevant essay competitions
Congratulations to Sophia, who is studying English & French at Oxford University and to our Joint Head Girls, Suraiya and Alison, who are studying Maths at Warwick and Geography at UCL. Half of students secured places at Russell Group universities. 70% of students achieved their first/second choice of university. Most popular destinations include: City, University of London (4): St. George’s (4): UCL (4): King’s College London (3). Courses include: Medicine, Biomedical/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Osteopathy, Psychology, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Art, English, Economics, Geography, History & Ancient History, Maths, Politics, PE.
University Course
Aston University Psychology and Sociology
City University of London Economics;
Economics;
Law
Durham University Modern Languages and Cultures
Keele University Neuroscience
King's College London Philosophy;
Pharmacy;
Neuroscience and Psychology
Kingston University Architecture
Queen Mary University of London Biomedical Sciences
Ravensbourne University London Design and Media Art
St George’s University of London Biomedical Science;
Biomedical Science
Swansea University Computer Science
University College London History of Art, Materials and Technology;
Media
University of Bath Architecture;
Psychology
University of Brighton Biological Sciences
University of Cambridge Modern and Medieval Languages;
History and Politics
University of East Anglia English Literature
University of Exeter Neuroscience
University of Leicester Biological Sciences
University of Nottingham Natural Sciences;
English with Creative Writing
University of Plymouth Psychology with Clinical Psychology;
Dental Surgery
University of Sheffield Electronics and Computer Engineering
University of Southampton Biomedical Sciences
University of Surrey Business Management (Marketing);
Psychology
University of Warwick Ancient History and Classical Archaeology;
Psychology;
Global Sustainable Development;
English and Theatre Studies;
Psychology
University of York Psychology
English
University Course
Cardiff University Physics
City, University of London Economics with Accounting
City, University of London Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering
City, University of London Sociology with Psychology
City, University of London Business Management
De Montfort University Year Zero Laboratory Sciences (Biomedical Science)
Imperial College London Medical Biosciences
Keele University Chemistry with Foundation Year
King's College London, University of London Medicine
King's College London, University of London Biochemistry
King's College London, University of London English Language and Linguistics
Liverpool Hope Film, TV, Radio & Media Production
Queen Mary University of London Medicine
Ravensbourne University London Art Foundation
SOAS University of London Accounting and Finance
St George's, University of London Medicine (MBBS)
St George's, University of London Diagnostic Radiography BSc
St George's, University of London Clinical Pharmacology BSc
St George's, University of London Biomedical Science BSc
Swansea University Medical Biochemistry
The University of Law Accounting with Finance
UCL (University College London) Geography
UCL (University College London) Population Health Sciences
UCL (University College London) Urban Planning, Design and Management
University College of Osteopathy Osteopathy
University for the Creative Arts Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year)
University of Brighton Physical Education with QTS (Secondary)
University of Essex Business Management
University of Exeter History and Ancient History
University of Exeter History and Ancient History with Employment Experience Abroad
University of Greenwich Business with Finance
University of Greenwich Psychology
University of Manchester Chemistry
University of Manchester Politics and Arabic
University of Oxford English and French
University of Southampton Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement Year
University of Southampton Chemistry
University of Surrey Biomedical Science
University of Surrey Biological Sciences
University of Warwick Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE)
University of Warwick English and Theatre Studies
University of Warwick Management
University of Warwick Global Sustainable Development
University of York History