Sixth Form at Worksop College gives young people the independence to shape their own experience, supported by expert teachers, individual guidance and a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom. Alongside their lessons, Sixth Form pupils have access to daily academic clinics for individual subjects, both during and after school, giving them the opportunity to work closely with teachers, deepen their understanding and take greater ownership of their learning. 

Among those celebrating is Vrishin, Captain of School, choir member and rugby enthusiast, who achieved three A*s, an A and an A* in his EPQ and will now study Medicine at Imperial College London.  Fellow Captain of School Lucy achieved A*, A, A and will study International Relations and Spanish at the University of York.

First team rugby player Connor achieved an outstanding four A* grades and will be heading south to the University of Bath to study Economics and Mathematics. Cricketer Nikhil will take up a place at Newcastle University to study Law, while his friend and fellow cricketer Sonny is also heading to Newcastle to study Aeronautical Engineering after a gap year in New Zealand. All three boys joined the College in the Sixth Form. 

Jacob joined the College midway through his A Levels, making the transition at a particularly challenging point in his studies. With hard work and support from staff, he achieved an impressive A, B, B and will now go on to study Politics and International Relations at Newcastle University.

For some pupils, however, Worksop has been a much longer-standing part of their story. Joe has been at the school since Nursery, and academic achievement has gone hand in hand with a lifelong passion for cricket. Having represented the school and played at county level, Joe achieved A*, A, A and will now study Finance at Durham University. For fellow sportsman Max, a Paralympic swimmer, the challenge has been to balance the demands of high-level sport with his academic ambitions. With bespoke coaching, strength and conditioning and the flexibility to accommodate his training programme, Max has been able to pursue both. He will now begin a degree apprenticeship with Sheffield Hallam University and Northern Rail, continuing his education while gaining valuable workplace experience and pursuing his ambitions in swimming.

Sport remains a significant part of Sixth Form life at Worksop, whether pupils are competing at the highest level or simply taking part for enjoyment. The combination of expert coaching, outstanding facilities and academic flexibility enables pupils to remain committed to their sport while continuing to develop academically. That commitment is reflected in Ben, who is not only a member of the school’s First XI hockey team, but also represents England at U18 level. He will head to Loughborough University to continue his studies in Sport.

For Hollie, combining academic study with her passion for football has been central to her Sixth Form experience. A member of the Worksop College Girls Football Academy for four years, Hollie has followed an elite training programme alongside her academic studies, supported by the flexibility and coaching needed to pursue both ambitions. In achieving two Distinction Stars and a Distinction, Hollie outperformed her target grades by five grades. She will now travel to Texas to continue her football training and studies at Paris Junior College. 

The breadth of routes available to Worksop pupils means that degree apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular. Hollie’s teammates Maya and Jess will both go on to complete degree apprenticeships. Maya will take up a Gateley PLC Degree Apprenticeship, studying Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying while gaining professional experience with the firm; Jess will begin a degree apprenticeship with Brown & Co., studying Land Surveying through the University of Lincoln and combining higher education with hands-on professional experience.

For Hermione, the next chapter will be a creative one, as she progresses to the Northern School of Art to study Fine Art. Her pathway is another example of the freedom pupils have at Worksop to explore their interests beyond their principal academic disciplines. Over the summer, Hermione and classmate Ben also achieved their ARSM Diploma, a practical music performance qualification from ABRSM designed for musicians who have progressed beyond Grade 8.

That wider engagement is also recognised through the Worksop College Diploma, a credit-bearing super-curricular qualification which rewards pupils for developing curiosity, independence and leadership beyond their academic studies. Alongside the Diploma, pupils benefit from individual careers guidance, university preparation, networking opportunities and access to the global Old Workopian community, helping them make informed decisions about where their interests and ambitions might take them next.

For the Class of 2026, each next step looks very different. But whether they are heading to university, beginning an apprenticeship, pursuing elite sport or developing their creative practice, each leaves Worksop with the confidence and experience to take on what comes next.