THIS ISUniversity & Careers Support

A Tailored Futures Programme That Opens Doors Worldwide

At Sherfield Sixth Form, we don’t just prepare students for exams, we prepare them for their future. Our university and careers support is intentionally premium, personalised and globally focused, ensuring every student leaves Sherfield with confidence and a competitive edge.

Sherfield offers a bespoke roadmap for every young adult, crafted through one-to-one mentoring, specialist programmes, international partnerships and a deeply embedded careers curriculum that begins in the Prep School and culminates in exceptional post-18 outcomes.

Families choose Sherfield because our approach works and because their child is never left to navigate future choices alone.

Personalised 1:1 Mentoring From Day One

Every Sixth Former receives ongoing, individual higher-education mentoring from the Head of Sixth Form, ensuring their ambitions, academic choices and personal development align seamlessly. This personal attention ensures students:

• Choose the right courses at the right universities

• Build standout applications and personal statements

• Receive targeted coaching for interviews, super-curricular work and work experience

• Develop clear, achievable and aspirational post-18 plans

This experience is deeply tailored.

Specialist Pathways for the Most Competitive Routes

Sherfield offers bespoke programmes for:

• Oxbridge

• Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Science

• US Colleges

• Asian & Australasian universities through EiM partner schools

• Degree Level Apprenticeships

Students benefit from expert-led preparation, mock interviews, admissions tests support and close collaboration with a wide network of international advisors and partner institutions.

Global Opportunities That Set Students Apart

Our futures programme integrates extraordinary opportunities that elevate student confidence, maturity and real-world understanding:

• International internships through BSD Education (with exclusive reduced rates for Sherfield students)

• Leadership conferences in Seoul and Shanghai

• Volunteering in Zanzibar

• World Challenge expeditions to Peru or India

• Cultural trips and university visits across the UK and Europe

These experiences don’t just enhance applications, they transform young people into globally minded leaders.

A Whole-School Careers Programme, Years 1–13

Sherfield’s Sixth Form support is so effective because it is built upon a whole-school model that develops careers thinking from the earliest years.

From Year 1 onward, pupils explore the world of work, understand skills and build awareness of future pathways through a structured, spiralling curriculum. By the time they reach Sixth Form, they are confident, self-aware and ready to make informed decisions.

Highlights include:

• WOW (World of Work) Wednesdays in Years 7–11

• Dedicated Careers lessons in Senior Prep

• Year 11 “Future Pathways” double lessons, including financial literacy, alumni talks, and industry workshops with organisations such as META, Reed Smith and the Air Ambulance.

• 1:1 guidance in Years 9–11 to support GCSE and post-16 choices

This intentional long-term approach is unique within many independent schools and unheard of in most state settings.

Meaningful Work Experience & Industry Insight

Work experience begins early, with:

• Year 8 Work Shadowing Day

• Year 12 targeted placements aligned to specific career goals

• Virtual placements with national and international employers

• Regular opportunities shared through Careers Google Classrooms

Students gain real workplace confidence, deepen sector knowledge and gather impressive experiences to strengthen their post-18 applications.

Guided by the Gold Standard – Gatsby Benchmarks

Sherfield proudly embeds the Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring every student receives:

• High-quality careers guidance

• Frequent employer encounters

• Exposure to further and higher education

• Curriculum links to real-world pathways

This ensures not just informed decisions but the right decisions.

Why Families Choose to Invest in Sherfield

Parents pay for Sherfield Sixth Form because it delivers:

• Intensive 1:1 guidance from experts who know your child personally

• A global futures programme with exclusive partnerships

• Specialist routes to elite universities

• Personalised career mapping based on strengths, aspirations and character

• World-class enrichment and leadership opportunities

• Access to internships, trips, international conferences and alumni support

This is not just education, it is future preparation of the highest standard.

"The support with higher education preparation has been brilliant and at the end of Year 12, I am so far ahead of so many of my friends at other schools. I have been given so much 1-1 support and guidance."Aayan, Year 12

Let’s Shape Their Future Together

Book a personal consultation with our Head of Sixth Form to discover how Sherfield can unlock your child’s potential and open doors to leading universities and global careers.

“The support on offer here is amazing, so many people really know me. If ever I need help with anything, I always know who to ask and that they will give up their time to support me”

 Jen, Year 12