Progression | Bishop Challoner Catholic College

Post 16

We are extremely proud that all of our students follow positive pathways when they finish Year 11. The vast majority of our students continue into full time education, studying a range of academic and vocational qualifications, while some pursue a more work based route and secure quality apprenticeships. Our Year 11 destinations for 2013-2014 are as follows:

The other category is made up of students going in to the Army, moving away from the area and employment with training.

Post 18

Every year, the majority of our Year 13 students go on to university. Whilst we have long and established partnerships with the many and diverse institutions in the Midlands, our students take up places throughout the UK. Traditionally a quarter of our students are successful in securing places at Russell Group universities.

Not all of our students want to go directly to university, and this year some went on to pursue alternative routes, including: an apprenticeship at Network Rail, Foundation Art Diploma, Trainee Manager in the Hospitality and Catering industry and a Teaching Assistant position in a special school.

The breakdown of the destinations for last year’s Year 13 students is as follows:

The list below shows you the spread of universities and degree courses our former students have progressed on to.

Destination	Subject
Aberystwyth University	Childhood Studies Countryside Management
Anglia Rustin University	Optometry
Aston University	Business and Management English Language Law with Management
University of Bedfordshire	Psychology, Counselling and Therapies
University of Birmingham	Archaeology Business Economics Drama and Theatre Arts French Studies and Geography International Business with Language Law Mechanical Engineering Medicine (5 years) Nursing Theoretical Physics War Studies
Birmingham Christian College	Applied Theology
University College Birmingham	Bakery Diploma Hairdressing Hospitality and Tourism Management Salon Business Management (Beauty Therapy) Sports Therapy Theatre Hair and Media Makeup
Birmingham City University	Archeology Art Foundation Diploma Construction Management and Economics Film, Production and Technology Foundation Art Diploma Interior Design Law with American Legal Studies Nursing Diploma Psychology Quantity Surveying Sound Engineering and Production
Birmingham Metropolitan College	Dental Nursing Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
Bournemouth University	Business Studies
Bourneville Art College	Foundation Art
BPP University College	LLB
Bradford University	Biomedical Science
University of Bristol	Physics with Astrophysics Veterinary Science
Cardiff University	Adult Nursing Business Management (Marketing)
University of Coventry	Accounting and Finance Building Surveying Business Studies Engineering Foundation Events Management Geography Health and Social Care Human Biosciences Industrial Product Design Law Psychology Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Sport, Exercise and Therapy Sciences
De Montford University	Fashion buying (with design)
University of Derby	Dance and Movement Studies and Sociology Dance and Movement Studies and Sport and Exercise Studies Property Development and Architectural Design
Durham University	Software Engineering
University of East Anglia	English Literature and Philosophy
Edge Hill University	English Literature Film and Television Production
Greenwich University	Film Studies
Keele University	American Studies and History
Laine Theatre Arts	Performing Arts
Lancaster University	English Literature and Linguistics
University of Leeds	Economics French History Medical Sciences Sport and Exercise Sciences
Leeds Metropolitan University	Childhood Studies History Psychology and Society
University of Leicester	Ancient History Contemporary History History Law Mechanical Engineering
University of Liverpool	Computer Science French History
Liverpool Hope University	English Literature
Liverpool John Moore University	Engineering and Technology Foundation Journalism Sports Science
University of the Arts London	International Fashion Production Managment
London Metropolitan University	Sports Science and Physical Education
Loughborough University	Business Economics and Finance History and International Relations Mathematics
The University of Manchester	Chemical Engineering Economics English Literature Philosophy Politics
Manchester Metropolitan University	Criminolgy/English Digital Media/Marketing Early Years and Childhood Studies English/Psychology Film and Media Studies Film Making History Modern History Photography
Matthew Boulton College	Photography
Newman University College	Education Studies with English Literature English and History English and Education English with Media and Communication Primary Education (QTS) Religious Education Sports Studies
University of Nottingham	Business and Economics of Contemporary China History
Nottingham Trent University	Criminology Decorative Arts Economics, Finance and Banking English and Creative Writing History Law Multimedia Primary Education Psychology with Sociology Special and Inclusive Education and Educational Dev't Sport and Leisure and Special and Inclusive Education Youth Justice
University of Oxford	French and Arabic Law with French Law
University of Sheffield	Mechanical Engineering Physics with study in North America
Sheffield Hallam University	Engineering with Maths (fdg) Law LLB (Law) Psychology
South Birmingham College	Construction Diploma Construction Management (with day release)
Staffordshire University	Accounting and Finance English and Creative Writing Events Manager Film Production and Music Technology Journalism Law with a foundation year Modern History Scriptwriting Sociology Sports and Exercise Science
Swansea University	Civil Engineering (including foundation year)
University of Sheffield	Physics with study in North America
University of South Wales (formed by the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport)	Civil Engineering (including foundation year)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David	Ancient History
University of Warwick	History Mechanical Engineering Physics
University of Wolverhampton	Accounts and Finance Biochemistry CILEX Law Course Computer Science Drama and Performing English and Educational Studies Human Biology Media Communication Studies Pharmacology Psychology (Counselling Psychology) Sports Studies Sports Coaching Sociology
University of Worcester	Business, Accounts and Marketing English Literature Studies and Sport Geography
York St John University	Psychology

Post 18 Progression Case Studies

Flora

Studying Veterinary Medicine has been my lifelong goal and Bishop Challoner has provided me with tonnes of help in achieving it. A-Levels are a huge step up after GCSEs, but teachers use a variety of methods to deliver difficult content in a simplified and interesting way. They never hesitate to give up their own time to explain topic areas that pupils are struggling with. There are quite a few complicated areas in Chemistry and my teachers generously stayed behind after school to give short one-to –one lessons. Study sessions are made available in every subject to keep everyone up to date with their work. Exam practice is a strong focus and our work is regularly marked to monitor everyone’s progress and identify areas of weakness. I required lots of work experience to make my application strong and Student Services gave me places that I could contact to gain placements. I was also notified about open days and Vet Days that Universities were holding. I received lots of guidance when it came to my UCAS application. My personal statement was annotated and I redrafted it again and again until it was perfect. I also received help with practicing for interviews, which are part of the application process for Vet Medicine. Overall, getting into a Vet course is an amazing achievement and I am very proud to be able to go and study Veterinary Medicine at the University of Bristol. However, I would not have made it in if not for the dedicated guidance of Bishop Challoner Catholic College.

Andy

Looking back on my time at BC Sixth Form, I can honestly not praise it enough. At A-Level I studied PE, Psychology and History and enjoyed each subject thoroughly. The teachers are extremely helpful, always willing to help (especially if you're proactive in your studies) and best of all; they are passionate about their subjects, which really emerges in lessons making them much more engaging. Not only did going to BC Sixth Form prepare me well for University, but provided me with the appropriate skills, knowledge and experiences that are needed for the world of work. A prime example of this is my work experience placement where I helped assist young children with cerebral palsy at a local school. I am currently studying Sports and Exercise Sciences at the University of Leeds, which is an amazing city and University!