PREPARING EVERY STUDENT FOR LIFE BEYOND SCHOOL

University & Post-18 Pathways

University Applications 

We provide comprehensive support throughout the university admissions process, beginning in Year 12 and continuing until every student has secured their destination. Support includes structured group sessions, individual guidance and a rich programme of university engagement.

Academic Extension Seminars, which run throughout Year 12, provide further intellectual enrichment that deepens the super-curricular engagement universities look for.

Year 12

  • Unifrog navigation tutorial — getting the most from the platform for course and university research
  • Course search tutorial — identifying degree options that align with interests and ambitions
  • University Course Choice tutorial — comparing institutions, entry requirements and course structures
  • Personal statement workshop — guidance on structure, content and making an application stand out
  • UCAS update session — reviewing progress and planning for the Year 13 application cycle
  • Admissions test overview and test preparation forum
  • Practice test sessions — structured, timed preparation for admissions tests

Year 13

  • Individual guidance meetings on personal statement, UCAS grades and university choice
  • University budgeting tutorial — understanding the full cost of student life
  • Finances and student loans PSHE session — demystifying the repayment system
  • Pitching and presentation skills tutorial — preparation for interviews and beyond
  • Results Day support and Clearing guidance
  • Workshops on thinking beyond university and how to make yourself stand out

Parent Evenings & Webinars

We hold a Post-18 Options Evening each year, giving parents a clear picture of the application landscape and how we support their child at every stage. Written updates are sent home at key milestones throughout the year and the Futures team runs a series of parent webinars across Years 12 and 13.

Post-18 Options – Personalised Pathways

We have a consistent and outstanding track record across UK universities, including the most competitive institutions and courses, with students winning places across a broad range of disciplines.

Recent outcomes at a glance
Perse students achieve outstanding post-18 outcomes. Across recent years, around 87% of UCAS acceptances have been to Russell Group universities, with approximately 600 Russell Group offers each year. Students also receive around 120 G5 offers each year, and over 90% of acceptances have been to higher-tariff universities.

Our programme is also strong in competitive subjects, including 339 offers in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science across the last five application cycles.

The Oxbridge Pathway Programme

Running throughout Year 12, the Oxbridge Pathway Programme provides sustained, expert guidance tailored to the unique demands of an Oxbridge application.

  • Personalised guidance on college and course selection, including open application considerations
  • Subject-specific super-curricular reading lists and resource recommendations
  • Admissions test preparation
  • Oxbridge Review Meetings — individual assessment of readiness and application strategy
  • Personal statement support: crafting a statement that demonstrates genuine intellectual engagement
  • Mock interviews with subject specialist staff 
  • Access to our alumni network — students can speak with current Oxford and Cambridge undergraduates across a wide range of subjects

Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Medicine

Applying to medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine is among the most demanding and competitive processes in higher education. We provide expert, specialist support to every student pursuing these pathways, drawing on our institutional knowledge and close network of alumni working in healthcare and veterinary practice.

  • Early guidance on work experience requirements — what counts, how to find it, and how to reflect on it meaningfully
  • UCAT preparation and timed practice sessions
  • Guidance on the additional requirements of the UCAS medical, dental and veterinary timeline
  • Personal statement support tailored to the specific expectations of medical, dental and veterinary schools
  • Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) preparation — including practice stations, ethical dilemmas and clinical scenarios
  • Panel interview preparation for institutions using traditional interview formats
  • Medical school open day planning — helping students identify and visit the right range of institutions

We have an excellent and consistent track record in placing students at leading medical schools, dental schools and veterinary colleges.

International Universities

A growing number of our students choose to study outside the UK, and we provide comprehensive support for those exploring universities in the United States, Canada, Europe and beyond. Recent international destinations and offers have included Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Georgia Tech, McGill, University of British Columbia, Sciences Po, Bocconi, Leiden, Hokkaido, Trinity College Dublin, MIT, Stanford, the University of Hong Kong and the University of Toronto. An introductory presentation for parents and students sets out the landscape, and individual guidance is available throughout.

United States Universities

  • Introduction to the US application system and how it differs from UCAS
  • Guidance on the Common App — structure, essays and supplemental questions
  • SAT and ACT preparation advice
  • College essay workshops — helping students write with authenticity, specificity and ambition
  • Guidance on letters of recommendation — who to ask and how to brief referees
  • Scholarship and financial aid guidance, including need-based and merit-based options
  • Introductions to admissions consultants and US university admissions representatives
  • Support in building a balanced college list: reach, target and likely institutions

European and Other International Destinations

  • Application timeline guidance for all other international universities including Europe, Australia, Canada and Hong Kong.
  • Language requirement advice and preparatory support
  • Guidance on English-taught programmes across continental Europe
  • Country-specific entry requirements and admissions processes

Degree Apprenticeships

Degree apprenticeships are an ambitious, rigorous and increasingly prestigious pathway — combining full degree-level study with paid employment and professional accreditation. We actively champion degree apprenticeships as a genuine and exciting alternative to the traditional university route, and our students have secured places with some of the UK’s most sought-after employers including Dyson, Deutsche Bank, EY and Deloitte. 

We give families a thorough introduction to the degree apprenticeship landscape. Degree apprenticeship opportunities are also covered during the Post-18 Options Evening.

Personalised Support

At the heart of the Sixth Form programme is individual guidance. Every student in Years 12 and 13 works closely with our dedicated Futures team, receiving tailored support that reflects their specific ambitions, academic profile and application timeline. Guidance is proactive and continuous — students are not left to find their way alone.

Students continue to build their Unifrog profile throughout the sixth form, recording super-curricular activities, reading, work experience, volunteering and other achievements. This not only supports applications but also helps students articulate what makes them distinctive.

The tutorial and PSHE programme in the sixth form covers:

  • Networking skills and the professional use of LinkedIn
  • Workplace dilemmas, rights and expectations
  • Financial planning, wages, tax and National Insurance
  • Student loans, university budgeting and managing money at university
  • Gap year planning and travel
  • UCAS course search, personal statement drafting and revision
  • Job applications, pitching and presentation skills