Discover Your Future
Careers Provision and the Futures Programme
Each year our Year 13 students secure a wealth of exciting opportunities for further study or career development in Higher Education or with Apprenticeship providers.
City University, University of Leicester, University of Liverpool, University of Newcastle
Aberystwyth University
University of Arts Bournemouth
University of Durham, University of Edinburgh
University of Cardiff, University of Falmouth, University of Nottingham Oxford Brookes University, University of Sheffield
Oxford Brookes University, Leeds Art University
University of Arts London
The Courtauld Institute, University of Reading
University of Bristol. University of Leeds, University of York
University of Exeter, Imperial College London, University of Leeds, Loughborough University
Keele University, University of Leicester, University of Sheffield. St Georges, London, Surrey University
University of Birmingham. University of Cardiff, University of Exeter, University of Liverpool, University of Sheffield, Surrey University
Kings College, London, Plymouth University
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Rose Bruford College, Surrey University
University of Birmingham, University of Exeter, Loughborough University, University of Leeds, University of Warwick, UCL
University of Bristol, University of Cardiff
University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham
University of Birmingham, University of Exeter, University of Oxford, University of Nottingham, Surrey University
University of Southampton, University of York
Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of Southampton
University of Exeter, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Plymouth, Slade School of Art, University of Arts Camberwell
University of Bristol, University of Durham, University of Exeter, University of Manchester
University of York
University of Cambridge, University of Exeter, London School of Economics, University of Manchester, University of Oxford, University of Sheffield, University of Warwick. UCL
University of Edinburgh, University of Oxford, London School of Economics, University of Liverpool, University of Leeds
Brighton University, Nottingham Trent University
University College of Arts
Loughborough University, University of Nottingham
Queen Mary’s, University of London
University of Cardiff, University of Exeter, Leeds, University of Oxford, University of Manchester, Royal Holloway, Univeristy of Sheffield, University of Warwick
University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Exeter, University of Nottingham
University of Durham, Kings College London, Queen Mary University of London, University of Sheffield, UCL, University of Warwick
University of Newcastle
University of Surrey
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of Exeter, Kings College London, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, University of Oxford, Queen Mary’s Belfast, St Georges London
University of Liverpool, University of Oxford, University of Warwick
University of Southampton University of York, Trinity Laban, Kings College London, BIMM
Trinity Laban, Institute of the Arts Barcelona
University of Cambridge, University of Durham
Queen Mary’s London
University of Cardiff, Kings College London, Oxford Brookes University, Surrey University
University of Nottingham
University of Cardiff, City University London
St Georges, London, University of West of England
Kings College London, London School of Economics, University of Exeter, University of Warwick
University of Leeds University of Manchester, University of Southampton, University of York
University of Bath, University of Exeter, Royal Holloway, University of Warwick, University of York
SOAS, University of Leeds, University of Leicester, University of Manchester Royal Holloway, University of Warwick,
University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of Cardiff, Lancaster University, Nottingham Trent University, Surrey University, UCL
University of East Anglia, University of Leicester
Reading University
Loughborough University, University of Nottingham, Swansea University, Syracuse University USA
University of Surrey University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Bristol
University of Exeter
Apprenticeships
Recent Apprenticeships opportunities secured by Year 13 are listed.
Amazon, JP Morgan Chase, Natwest, Seymour Taylor, Ernst & Young
Ipsos, Henkel, Premier Foods, Softcat
Accenture, Santander, PwC
DLA Piper – Law
Pfizer – Pharmaceutical
Decision Analysis Services – Project Management
National Trust – Art Curation
The Futures Programme
Our Sixth Formers are encouraged to aim high. Students routinely reflect on their competencies through the Futures Programme enabling them to trace their personal development and identify skills that are sought out by admissions tutors and employers.
The summer term of Year 12 is focussed on supporting research into Post 18 Options. Students attend a series of workshops to support:
- Choice of university and course
- Writing personal statements
- Specialist applications such as Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary
- Specialist Arts courses
- Student Finance
- Admissions Tests
- Degree Apprenticeships
- Diagnostic Testing
- Interview Techniques
In the Autumn Term of Year 13 students have allocated time to complete their application under the specialist guidance of the Sixth Form Team. Applications to UCAS are sent before the end of the Autumn Term to enable students to focus on their studies and prepare for mock examinations in the Spring term.
Sixth Formers are encouraged to aim high and to find the pathway that is right for them We offer a range of workshops to expose students to the breadth of opportunity after leaving school offer support to take all necessary steps to bring their future plans to fruition.
Futures, Careers and PHSEE
Through a range of whole year group, class and individual sessions students explore a range of competencies from life skills to critical thinking, from cultural and social awareness to future careers. The programme supports students to develop wider skills relevant to their chosen career pathway.
In Year 13 all programmes support their Post 18 applications and intentions and becoming increasingly focused on moving towards independence with dedicated sessions on areas such as budgeting, student finance, renting and employment law. Regular feedback from students and our alumni ensures our PHSE programme continues to react to current issues and student need.
Specialist Pathways
The breadth of our curriculum leads to applications to a range of pathways including Oxford and Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science as well as other specialist pathways including the visual and performing arts.
All pathways are supported by the Sixth Form Team, an Oxbridge Co-ordinator, our Careers Advisor, and relevant Subject Leads. Some students each year take up opportunities abroad each year, many on sporting scholarships. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience to support our students with applications to a variety of disciplines in both the UK and abroad.
Each year most of our students go on to take up courses at Russell Group and Top Research universities.
Increasingly students are considering the array of degree apprenticeship opportunities that are available and we actively promote students to consider these exciting openings as an alternative to the traditional university pathway. Whilst we encourage our students to seek the most aspirational opportunities available to them, we believe in the importance of personal choice.
We support every student to fulfil their own dreams and aspirations in whatever field they chose. Our alumni are living proof that success comes in many guises. It is our privilege to actively celebrate what our students choose, and we welcome the expertise these alumni bring to our culture and curriculum through regular Inspire talks with our current students.
” The Sixth Form at Wycombe High sets its students up to be more than prepared for bright futures in whatever they wish to pursue. In my personal experience, I was given so much help by my subject teachers and the Head of Sixth form so that my applications to both universities, and degree apprenticeships, were the best that they could be. As well as this, I felt very prepared to sit my A Levels and am confident that I was provided with more than enough support to allow me to achieve my potential, I would not have wanted to spend my sixth form years anywhere else. ”
Entry Requirements
To qualify for Sixth Form at Wycombe High School all students need to attain a minimum of 48 points from their best 8 full-course GCSE’s. This must include GCSEs in Mathematics and English at Grade 5 or above. Students who wish to study 4 A Levels will need to attain a minimum of 64 points.
For students new to Wycombe High School in the Sixth Form some places will be prioritised for qualified disadvantaged students. These will be students who were in receipt of Pupil Premium or Free School Meals at the end of Year 11. For these students the entry requirement is a minimum of 42 points in their best eight full-course GCSEs, with all other Sixth Form entry requirements having been met.
In addition, students must meet the following subject entry requirements in their chosen A levels:
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art or Design Technology
Grade 7 in GCSE Biology or at least 77 in Double Award
Grade 5/6 in English and Maths with a minimum of 11 points
Grade 7 in Chemistry or at least 77 in Double Award
Grade 6 in GCSE English
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Grade 6 in GCSE Drama or English
Grade 6/7 in GCSE English and Maths with a minimum of 13 points
Grade 6 in GCSE English
Grade 6 in GCSE French
Grade 8 in GCSE Maths, must take with Maths A Level
Grade 6 in GCSE German
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography or English
Grade 6 in GCSE History or English
Grade 6 in GCSE Latin
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
Grade 6 in GCSE Music.
Grade 5 in GCSE Physics
Grade 6 in Religious Studies or English.
Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education or Biology
Grade 7 in GCSE Physics or 77 in Double Award and Grade 7 in GCSE Maths and Maths
Grade 6 in GCSE English
Grade 6 in GCSE Design Technology or Art
Grade 5/6 in GCSE English and Maths with a minimum of 11 points
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish
The Enrichment Programme
As well as providing additional UCAS points, our Enrichment Programme allows students to broaden their life experiences and be more prepared for the next stages in their chosen subject or career pathway.
Students studying 3 A levels should select an enrichment from either the Academic Enrichments listed below or a Personal Development programme which will be available in September after enrolment.
Core Maths – Level 3 qualification
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Further Maths – AS Course
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
Young Enterprise
Primary Outreach
If a student is planning to take 4 A Levels, they may consider Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in addition to their A Level study.
