Sixth Form life

The breadth of destinations to which pupils move on after the Sixth Form, and the wide range of courses selected, is testament to the diversity and ambition of our students.

Most Clifton College pupils go on to attend the university of their choice, be that internationally or in the UK. Our International Universities Coordinator, provides specialist advice and support to guide students through their overseas applications.

We also have lots of experience supporting the significant number of students keen to undertake graduate apprenticeship degrees, an increasingly popular alternative to the conventional university route.

Opening students’ minds to the myriad career opportunities available to them is a core focus of the Sixth Form. All students are given the opportunity to access 1:1 guidance appointments in the Careers and Higher Education Hub.

Our Head of Careers organises a wide range of talks and events throughout the year, notably regular ‘Meet the Employer’ sessions and ‘Career Insight’ talks.

All Year 12 students are expected to undertake a work placement in the final week of the summer term and there is an option for students to pursue a placement one afternoon each week throughout the year.

We have excellent contacts with local employers and amongst the Old Cliftonian Society, providing the means to support students in a wide range of career choices.

The Clifton Futures programme aims to supplement students’ academic studies and co-curricular activities, covering a wide range of topics from the global to the personal and from the practical to the theoretical.

Since the Sixth Form marks a crucial transition point as students prepare to leave school, the programme places emphasis on the theme of Living in the Wider World, specifically in relation to accessing higher education and the world of work.