Careers & Pathways
At Pudsey Grammar Sixth Form, we offer dedicated, personalised careers guidance and higher education advice to help students achieve their aspirations. We place equal emphasis on apprenticeships as a valuable post-18 next step. Our comprehensive support ensures students exploring apprenticeships receive the same level of guidance and preparation as those aiming for university, empowering all students to make informed decisions about their future.
Each student has a careers interview in Year 12 to guide them in deciding their next steps, whether that involves further study, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce. This is followed by access to the annual UCAS Discovery Fair at Leeds Beckett University where students are able to explore hundreds of UK based universities and apprenticeship providers. We provide whole year group activities hosted by leading apprenticeship providers, Leeds based employers and our university links to prepare our students for life after sixth form. Our form tutors deliver a tailored program over two years, helping students prepare for their future endeavors at the most appropriate times.
Students applying university receive comprehensive assistance throughout the UCAS application process, ensuring their personal statements highlight their strengths and achievements in addition to personalised advice for competitive university courses such as medicine. We have exceptional staff who support Oxbridge applications and offer interview practice while offering access to Oxbridge and Medical Conferences within our School Trust.
Notably, we are one of 43 schools in the country and the only school in Leeds that is part of the New College University of Oxford Step Up Programme offering continuous support to students considering Oxbridge from Year 11 through to Year 13. This programme is combined with support offered via the Cambridge HE+ Programme, introducing learners to two Russell Group Universities and advice directly offered by them. Furthermore, we offer administrative support and guidance on where to find free revision materials for admissions testing including the LNAT or UCAT and Oxbridge entry examinations including TARA, TMUA or ESAT. Following the advice of Oxbridge Academics, learners are not expected to complete paid for tuition to do well in these examinations; the free resources offered by exam boards are most important.
Overview of the Post-16 Careers Programme:
Year 12 |
All year 12 students will receive a 30-minute careers appointment with our in-house careers advisor, Miss Robinson. The date, time and location will be communicated to you via your form tutors. |
Year 13 |
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UniGuide
Apprenticeships
Writing Applications
Interviews
Courses
Prospects
Post-18 Options
