Sixth Form Prospectus

Applying to university In the last two school inspections the ISI commented on how impressed they were both with the quality of the advice given to and the university destinations of our students. We have a team of advisors who help with applications to university whether it’s in the UK, USA, Europe or Hong Kong. We have won two scholarships to the USA in the last three years and a significant number attain Oxbridge offers ever year. The majority of our students get into their first choice of university. Our University Applications Co-ordinator works alongside a team of staff helping boys – and their parents – with the application process and we have specialist advisors for potential medics, vets and Oxbridge candidates. Broadening horizons There is much more to our sixth form than just the high academic standards you would expect. We want to see our students using every opportunity to learn new skills, develop interests and try a range of activities. There are opportunities to travel in just about every department including Languages, Classics, Geography, Sport, Art and Music. We have a very active CCF and there are kayaking, canoeing, sailing and walking expeditions through The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme . We have internship opportunities for work experience in a range of companies through the Old Abingdonian Club who also provide, alongside our parent organisation, interview experience and awards for sixth formers who are looking to travel in the summer holidays or during a gap year. We ask all our students to ‘give something back’ during their time at Abingdon – whether it’s through the CCF, the service element of DofE or volunteering through our Other Half (extra-curricular) programme – it is an important part of any education and also helps when applying to university.