Support and preparation
Unique opportunities and connections.
What sets CGA apart from other sixth forms are the number of unique opportunities we qualify for because of our status as a non selective all girls' school. Studying with us will give you the edge of other applicants on the best courses and universities.
Careers and university guidance is crucial and begins in Year 12 with a series of activities, guest speakers, preparation events, and a visit to the UCAS convention. Russell group universities come to Clapton to work with you on UCAS applications throughout your time in the Sixth Form. Visits are also arranged to universities, including our partners Clare College Cambridge, Goldsmiths and the University of East London.
If you decide to look for employment or further training on completion of your studies personal careers guidance, advice and support is arranged with Ms Storey, the Clapton Girls’ Academy Careers & UCAS Coordinator.
Contact Ms Storey on: nstorey@clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Wherever you decide your future lies, we will support you every step of the way.
Pathway programmes
We provide a variety of bespoke pathway programmes tailored for students wishing to follow careers in law, business, computing & marketing, medicine & veterinary and health & social care.
“The lectures are really engaging.”
“I was guaranteed an interview on the course I wanted.”
“The K+ programme really helped me to get onto the course of my dreams.”
“I am so excited at the prospect of studying abroad!”
Step-Up Oxford
CGA students can also apply to be on New College, Oxford’s two year Step-Up programme. CGA is one of only 40 schools nationally in the programme which helps students see the University of Oxford as less intimidating and more achievable.
Over 7 steps, either at CGA or at New College, students find out what being an Oxford student is really like and have regular, consistent contact with the College's Outreach team to support them to build a competitive application to top universities, whether that ends up being to the University of Oxford or not.
Many of the students on these programmes go on to receive places at Russell Group and Top 40 universities.
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“CGA helped me to submit such a strong application. I felt so confident and prepared going into my interview.”
“The programme is really challenging, it has really pushed me academically.”
