University Destinations 2020

• 86% of all students gained places at their first choice university
• 70% are going to Russell Group universities (up 22% since 2016)
• 4 students are going to Oxford and Cambridge
• 4 St Benedict’s girls have gained places at Medical school
• 34 students (17 girls, 17 boys) have chosen to read STEM subjects

St Benedict’s Sixth Form leavers are starting undergraduate courses in a wide range of subjects this autumn, including Classics at Cambridge, Medicine at Oxford, Engineering at Durham and History at St Andrew’s.

Four students have gained places at medical school - testament to the success of the St Benedict’s Medical Society, which offers support with finding relevant work experience, insight and exposure to the different fields, and help with interviews.

34 students have chosen to read STEM subjects, exactly 50% of whom are girls.

Students are given lots of support with their course choices and applications by the Careers Department throughout the sixth form years. There are one-to-one higher education interviews, a whole year group visit to the UCAS Higher Education fair at the University of Surrey, and information evenings on the application process. Regular careers talks are given, often by parents and alumni from many different professions and pathways. There is also guidance in ‘How to make your CV stand out’, and how to shine at interviews.

The St Benedict’s Careers Fair takes place every other year and is our largest event, with representatives from over 150 organisations, attended by over 1000 children and parents.

Information is also given on alternative pathways, such as degree apprenticeships and workplace-based higher education, and on the advantages of applying to universities overseas.

Finally, all students have access to work experience opportunities, with paid and unpaid work experience contracts publicised on the St Benedict’s Connect platform. 

Wherever they're going this autumn, we wish all our St Benedict's Sixth Form leavers all the very best as they begin this exciting new phase in their lives and look forward to following their progress in the years to come.

University Destinations 2020