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Preparing for the
Future
Even before students join CRGS Sixth Form in September, we are considering their next steps and ensuring that they are taking the subjects they require to fulfil their career aspirations.
While it is important to achieve good grades, at CRGS Sixth Form we ensure that our students develop as people too, growing to become resilient, well-rounded individuals who are confident in their abilities and positive about their future.
Our specialist and experienced Sixth Form Team will discuss the most appropriate programmes of study with prospective students during our Options Meetings in January to March.
We are very successful in helping students to access the most competitive university courses and post-18 opportunities, such as Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships. Over 90% of our students progress to university, the majority to the most prestigious Russell Group
universities. We are equally proud of those students who go on to take up places on highly-competitive apprenticeship programmes and we provide help and advice to those students.
We aim to provide expert, up-to-date information and professional guidance to support students with their career planning, whatever their aspirations. We have a Careers Day where a wide range of speakers visit the Sixth Form and students are given the opportunity to hear first-hand about different pathways to success in their chosen field. We also hold a Futures Day where students are able to hear from a range of universities as well as exploring alternatives to Higher Education post-18. We take all students to the
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