SIXTH FORM ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Kent College is proud of our students' track record of academic success, with consistently excellent exam performance leading to enhanced destinations.
Deciding what to study and where to attend university may at first seem daunting, but
our students need not feel alone! Support
is provided along the journey. All Sixth Form students partake in our Key Skills programme, which is aimed at preparing them for the future. The Head of Sixth Form guides students through the university application process. They are encouraged to examine their strengths and interests and advisedon possible career paths, choosing the right university course and writing their personal statement.
Students also have access to the online Unifrog platform, where they can explore UCAS, as well as universities in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia, alongside the many apprenticeships on offer. Students can use Unifrog to research specific careers, from astronaut to zoologist, as well as those based on their general interests, like art or technology.
Further inspiration and information may
be gained through a variety of other opportunities, including relevant summer schools and subject-specific days, as well
as university, career and apprenticeship
fairs. Kent College hosts visiting lecturers who discuss pursuing specific careers, such as medicine, law and veterinary science, alongside an array of relevant topics, including: gap year opportunities, USA scholarships, and a personal statement writing workshop. For students aiming for Oxford or Cambridge, we plan visits to the universities, meeting admissions teams, tutors and Kent College alumni, and individual support is provided during the application process.
We know that the future is rapidly changing, and the careers our students will have may not yet exist, this is why we are so passionate about delivering an individualised education to each of our students. With bespoke timetables, academic clinics with one-on-one support, a variety of leadership and outreach opportunities, and the plethora of co-curricular activities on offer, we want to ensure each student has developed their own unique set of skills and strengths to succeed in the future ahead as well-rounded, global citizens.
IB AND A-LEVEL RESULTS:
| IB | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average KC points | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38.5 | 35.5 | 36.8 |
| Pass % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
|
World Average (Points) |
28.55 |
28.48 |
29.59 |
31.3 |
31.9 |
30.24 |
| A LEVEL | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A*-A %: | 44 | 43 | 52 | 55 | 40 | 37 |
| A*-B %: | 67 | 71 | 76 | 77 | 67 | 61 |
| Pass % | 100 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 99.5 | 99 |
GCSE RESULTS:
| GCSE | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A*- A% | 38 | 36 | 48 | 48 | 35 | 45 |
| % 5 or more GCSEs: | 100 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 97 | 100 |
LEAVERS DESTINATIONS:
Destinations for our leavers include many top universities in the UK and further afield; over 50 percent of our students attend Russell Group universities, and international destinations have included Bocconi in Milan, Esade in Barcelona and the University of Boston.
Our students are encouraged
to consider the pathway that suits them best, whether that be direct entrance into university, a gap year spent working or exploring, or an apprenticeship in their desired field. Kent College aims to ensure that every student sets off on the path to the future that is right for them.
