Careers & Further Education
At St Paul’s Sixth Form, we’re committed to helping you find your path, whether that’s university, an apprenticeship, employment, a gap year, or study abroad.
From your very first term, you’ll be guided, challenged, and supported to explore your interests, develop key skills, and prepare for life beyond Sixth Form.
Our approach combines expert advice, real experiences, and individual mentoring, all shaped by our belief that your future should reflect who you are and what you’re passionate about.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
Sixth Form Careers Support
As soon as you begin Year 12, the Sixth Form team is here to help you navigate your future choices. Through tutor time, the following topics will be covered:
- Career pathways and how to choose the right direction for you
- Developing employability and leadership skills
- Understanding your responsibilities and opportunities in the wider world
All Year 12 students also complete a week of work experience in June, helping you discover more about potential careers, build confidence in professional settings, and develop essential workplace skills. There is an annual Careers Fair where a range of universities and local employers come into college, so you have opportunity to talk to them about future career paths including apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships and degree courses.
In Year 13, we continue to offer comprehensive guidance tailored to your chosen route, whether that’s applying to university, securing an apprenticeship, or entering the world of work. From writing personal statements and CVs to preparing for interviews, our team will support you every step of the way.
Whatever your aspirations, you’ll find someone here who will listen, guide, and encourage you.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
Going to University
For students planning to continue to higher education, St Paul’s offers full support throughout the process. We’ll help you:
- Choose the right course and university for your goals and interests
- Get the most from open days and visits
- Craft an impressive UCAS application and personal statement
- Access personalised support for your EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)
- Receive specialist preparation for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science applications
- Take part in mock interviews to build confidence and sharpen responses
- Navigate student accommodation and finance applications
We’re proud that each year, a large number of our students go on to study at top universities across the UK, equipped with the skills, experience, and independence they’ve developed at St Paul’s.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
Applications to Medicine
Each year, we support students applying for Medicine; one of the most competitive pathways in higher education. We work closely with every applicant to build both confidence and experience through:
- Guidance on choosing the right medical school
- Help in finding and securing volunteering and work experience
- Preparation for the UCAT admissions test
- Personalised interview practice
Our goal is to ensure each aspiring medical student feels equipped, informed, and inspired to succeed.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
St Paul’s is proud to be a hub school for BSMS (Brighton and Sussex Medical School). This partnership allows us to host specialist sessions that help students explore their interest in medicine and understand what a career in healthcare involves. Sessions include:
- Getting into Medicine
- A Journey Through the NHS
- Interpreting X-rays
- Medical School Interviews
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
Applying to Oxford and Cambridge
Each year, several of our students apply to Oxford or Cambridge, and we provide a bespoke support programme to help them excel in this highly competitive process.
Our Oxbridge programme includes:
- Guidance on choosing the right university and college
- Preparation for admissions tests
- Conversations with former St Paul’s students currently studying at Oxbridge
- Super-curricular opportunities to enrich academic depth and curiosity
- Support in crafting an exceptional personal statement
- Mock interviews to develop confidence and insight
Through these experiences, students gain not only academic preparation but also the sense of purpose, resilience, and self-belief that define our community.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
At St Paul’s, we don’t just help students plan their futures, we help them believe in them.