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 |
Childhood Studies |
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Optometry |
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Business and Management |
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Psychology, Counselling and Therapies |
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Archaeology |
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Applied Theology |
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Bakery Diploma |
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Archeology |
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Dental Nursing |
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Business Studies |
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Foundation Art |
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LLB |
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Biomedical Science |
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Physics with Astrophysics |
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Adult Nursing |
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Accounting and Finance |
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Fashion buying (with design) |
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Dance and Movement Studies and Sociology |
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Software Engineering |
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English Literature and Philosophy |
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English Literature |
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Film Studies |
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American Studies and History |
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Performing Arts |
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English Literature and Linguistics |
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Economics |
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Childhood Studies |
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Ancient History |
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Computer Science |
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English Literature |
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Engineering and Technology Foundation |
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International Fashion Production Managment |
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Sports Science and Physical Education |
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Business Economics and Finance |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Criminolgy/English |
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Photography |
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Education Studies with English Literature |
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Business and Economics of Contemporary China |
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Criminology |
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French and Arabic |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Engineering with Maths (fdg) |
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Construction Diploma |
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Accounting and Finance |
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Civil Engineering (including foundation year) |
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Physics with study in North America |
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University of South Wales |
Civil Engineering (including foundation year) |
Ancient History |
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History |
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Accounts and Finance |
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Business, Accounts and Marketing |
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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!