Our Aim High programme supports those students who are aspiring to apply to a Russell Group University or to study Medicine / Veterinary Science. Eligible students are invited to the High Achievers event at the start of Year 12 and then these students meet as a group once a fortnight with a member of the sixth form team to work on activities which will help them to be competitive applicants. This includes increasing their knowledge of subjects outside their specialism, completing MOOC’s, discussing current affairs and participating in seminars and tutorials.

Aim High students also have additional tasks to complete in their study periods and are expected to apply to be student leaders. Students also participate in targeted visits to Oxford and Cambridge University and to skill development days run by the universities. They are encouraged to participate and apply to the Sutton Trust with several successfully completing summer schools each year. All students have access to mentoring through zero gravity and will complete mock interviews throughout Year 12 to ensure they are confident when it is time to apply to their chosen courses and institutions.