Why Choose Aston Post-16?
We know choosing where to study at 16 is an important decision. We believe we provide the best post-16 education in the local area. Aston Post-16 students achieve the highest progress in the local area. We combine this with the following opportunities:
- Five hours teaching per subject per week from experienced post-16 subject specialists
- One hour of Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education per week covering study skills, physical and mental health, careers, relationships, first aid and adult life skills
- A weekly briefing to keep you informed about upcoming events and opportunities
- Mentoring with your personal tutor
- Appointments with trained careers advisors in the Post-16 area
- Outside speakers on post-18 options
- A week off timetable in the summer of Year 12 to do work shadowing
- Personalised support to complete applications for university, apprenticeships and employment
- An individual appointment with a member of the post-16 team to send university applications
- The opportunity to gain additional qualifications including the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Sports Leaders qualifications
- Informed advice for applicants to Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary courses
- A free day visit to a university campus
- A visit to UCAS Discovery in the Summer of Year 12 for all students to explore career options
- Opportunities to act as a mentor for younger students
- Leading fundraising for Macmillan, Children in Need and the Sheffield Children's Hospital
- The chance to be a Post-16 Student Leader
- Advice on gap years
- A bursary scheme to support students who need financial assistance to access education
- A post-16-only quiet study space, exam room, and 30 computers to use in study periods
- A café, common room and pool room just for post-16 students
