Future Applications
The Sixth Form journey is sequenced and purposeful to enable every student to be ambitious, well-informed, and fully prepared for life beyond Sixth Form. Students are supported with university applications from Term 1 of Year 12 through a carefully planned programme designed to develop curiosity, independent research skills, confidence, and aspiration. Our aim is to empower students to make informed, research-led decisions while building the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to access the most competitive opportunities available to them.
Our Sixth Form Futures programme provides a clear and structured pathway through a range of activities, including Futures, Futures+, Futures Live, and the annual Futures Fair. Together, these initiatives enrich the student experience and provide a strong foundation for successful post-18 progression.
Students benefit from regular engagement with universities, apprenticeship providers, employers, alumni, and industry professionals, helping them to broaden their horizons, challenge their thinking, and explore ambitious future pathways.
A key element of our support is the Unifrog platform, enabling students to build a comprehensive personal profile by recording academic achievements, leadership experiences, work experience, volunteering, enrichment activities, and wider accomplishments. The platform provides powerful tools to research universities, degree courses, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities in the UK and internationally. Students can compare destinations, explore entry requirements, track application deadlines, access personalised guidance, and maintain a record of experiences that can be drawn upon when completing applications and preparing for interviews.
We actively encourage students to explore all post-18 pathways and to pursue opportunities that align with their strengths, interests, and aspirations. Alongside university applications, students receive extensive support to research and understand the growing range of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships offered by leading employers. For students considering direct entry into employment, our Future Ready Programme helps develop the professional skills, behaviours, and workplace experiences needed to make a successful transition into the world of work.
Higher Education - UCAS
Students applying through UCAS have access to extensive guidance and resources through their UCAS Hub account. This includes support with researching courses and institutions, completing applications, tracking progress, and preparing for the transition to higher education. Additional guidance can be found through the resources below:
Our annual Higher Education Information Evening provides students and parents with a comprehensive overview of the King's application programme, key milestones, resources, and important application deadlines. The event ensures that families are fully informed and equipped to support students throughout the application process. Students and parents also receive dedicated guidance on student finance through presentations from Higher Education providers and visiting experts. These sessions help families understand tuition fees, maintenance loans, repayment arrangements, scholarships, bursaries, and the wider financial support available whilst studying at university.
Students have access to a wealth of apprenticeship information through Unifrog, where they can research opportunities, compare pathways, explore employer requirements, and discover destinations linked to their career ambitions. In addition to the extensive resources available through Unifrog, further information can be found through the following websites:
