UCAS and Post 18 Options
Information and advice regarding the University Council for Admissions (UCAS) is given to students through the Pastoral System beginning in the Spring Term of Year 12. This process continues for more than a year until each student, who wishes to be, is placed in Higher Education by the time examination results are published. Students also have the opportunity to visit the Higher Education Fair at the NEC in Birmingham, in the summer term of Year 12.
King Edward VI, Sixth Form students currently at university or in employment return to school to give advice and information to our current students. One to one support is given by Form Tutors during tutor time and during a dedicated UCAS progress check during the Autumn Term of Year 13.
Tutors and teachers will give advice on personal statement drafts, as well as providing subject specific references. All applications are rigorously checked before being sent to UCAS. We are proud of our very high levels of success with university applications, including those to Oxford and Cambridge and Russell Group Universities.
Post 18 Options
The below padlet shares many links for university, higher and degree level apprenticeships and further education. It also contains information for students considering a gap year.
Admissions test, interviews, assessment centres and student finance
This padlet includes information on university admission tests, interviews and assessment centres for employment and apprenticeships. It includes specific areas such as applications for Oxford and Cambridge, careers in health care and law.
Tests, Interviews and Student Finance Padlet
Writing a personal statements and enrichment activities
Here you will find information on summer schools, taster days and other enrichment activities. There are many links to super curricular activities including lectures, reading, listening and viewing. This padlet also includes guides to writing a personal statement and CVs.
Applications and personal statements Padlet
UCAS Application Guide 2026/2027
This guide takes you step by step through the UCAS application process for 2027 for King Edward VI students.
Confirmation and Clearing Guide from UCAS
Applying to University - A Simplified Guide
Parent, Guardian and Carer Guide from UCAS
