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Futures department
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Guiding Ambition Opening Doors At Bromsgrove School, the Futures Department exists to help every student identify, prepare for and secure the pathway that is right for them. Whether students aspire to study at a leading UK university, attend a prestigious institution in the United States, pursue opportunities elsewhere in the world, secure a competitive apprenticeship or explore alternative pathways, our dedicated team provides expert guidance every step of the way. Led by the Director of Futures and supported by two dedicated careers advisors, the department works alongside House-based tutors, the Head of Oxbridge and the Directors of A Level and BTEC, IB and GCSE to ensure every student receives personalised advice and support throughout their Sixth Form journey.
Your Future Starts Here At Bromsgrove, success is not defined by a single destination. Whether a student’s ambition lies in Oxford, New York, Toronto, Hong Kong, an apprenticeship with a leading employer or a pathway yet to be discovered, the Futures Department is committed to helping them take the next step with confidence, purpose and ambition. Our approach is built around three simple principles:
Research. Prepare. Apply. From career exploration and university research to interview preparation and application submission, we help students make informed decisions and maximise their opportunities for success. Through one-to-one guidance, workshops, employer encounters, university partnerships, alumni networks and digital platforms such as Unifrog and Morrisby, students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive beyond Bromsgrove.
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E xc e p t ion a l De s t i n at ion s Every Bromsgrovian’s journey is different; from Oxford and Cambridge to America, Europe and Asia, and from elite apprenticeships to specialist professional pathways, students leave Bromsgrove equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Oxford and Cambridge
Elite Apprenticeships
Recent Bromsgrovians have secured places at Oxford and Cambridge across subjects including Engineering, Geography, Physics, Biochemistry, Medicine, Classics and Land Economy.
Bromsgrovians have secured highly competitive apprenticeships with firms including Airbus, Williams Racing, Carter Jonas, AtkinsRéalis and Willmott Dixon, demonstrating the breadth of successful post-school pathways available.
Global Ambitions Students have progressed to world-leading institutions including Columbia University, New York University, University of Toronto, Bocconi University, HKU, CUHK and the Columbia–Sciences Po Dual Programme.
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personalised support The Futures programme is underpinned by individual guidance.
Students benefit from: • One-to-one careers interviews • Personalised careers action plans • Dedicated pathway specialists • Extensive alumni engagement • University and employer encounters • Admissions test support • Application mentoring • Interview preparation
Pupil voice is at the heart of everything we do. Student feedback consistently highlights the quality of support received, with recent surveys showing particularly strong satisfaction with UCAS guidance, application support and international university advice.
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SUPPORTIN G E V ER Y PAT H W A Y Each year Bromsgrovians secure places at some of the UK’s most competitive universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, KCL, Durham, Bristol, Warwick, Bath, Edinburgh and Manchester.
Students receive comprehensive support including: • • Personal statement preparation • Subject-specific university workshops • Admissions test preparation University and course research
(UCAT, LNAT, MAT, TMUA, STEP and others)
• Interview preparation and mock interviews • Specialist Oxbridge support • Dedicated Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry guidance
• Individual UCAS application support The programme begins in the Lower Sixth and continues through to application submission and Results Day.
USA Universities Applying to the United States requires a different admissions strategy, focusing on academic achievement, personal qualities, extracurricular engagement and application essays reflective of every student’s individuality, in addition to academic achievement.
Students benefit from: • Dedicated USA application workshops • University shortlist building • Common Application guidance • Personal essay support • Supplemental essay workshops • SAT/ACT advice • One-to-one application meetings • Networking opportunities with Old Bromsgrovians studying in the USA Recent destinations include Columbia, NYU, Barnard, Boston University, Northeastern, Washington University and the University of Southern California.
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International Universities An increasing number of Bromsgrovians pursue opportunities beyond the UK and USA. The Futures Department provides specialist guidance for applications across Europe, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and beyond. Students receive support with university research, admissions processes, application materials, testing requirements and timelines specific to each country. Recent destinations include: Bocconi University and Politecnico di Milano (Italy); Sciences Po-Columbia Dual Programme and ESCP Business School (France); Leiden University, Maastricht University, TU Delft and the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands); University of Toronto (Canada); HKU, CUHK and HKUST (Hong Kong).
Apprenticeships and Employment Pathways For students seeking alternatives to traditional university study, Bromsgrove offers a dedicated apprenticeship programme.
Support includes: • Apprenticeship research workshops • CV and cover letter development • Psychometric test preparation • Interview coaching • Mock interviews • Individual application guidance Recent students have secured highly competitive apprenticeships with organisations including: Airbus, Williams Racing, AtkinsRéalis, Carter Jonas, Willmott Dixon, Ballards LLP, Colliers, Savills and Johnson Fellows.
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A Structured Journey Towards Success Futures guidance is not a single event but an ongoing process. Our carefully structured programme supports students throughout the Sixth Form, helping them research options, build competitive applications and make confident decisions about their future.
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Lower Sixth Michaelmas Term
Summer Term
• Initial careers guidance through
• Personal statement drafting • Common Application essay drafting • One-to-one USA guidance meetings • UCAS preparation • University visits and admissions events
1:1 academic programme discussion
• University and course research • Academic profile development • Subject exploration Lent Term
including the UCAS Discovery Fair
• 1:1 careers interviews • Personal statement programme • USA university workshops • International university workshops • Apprenticeship guidance programme
Upper Sixth October
January
• Oxbridge application deadline –
• UCAS equal consideration deadline –
15th October*
• Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine deadline – 15th October*
November • Main Early Action and Early Decision US deadline – 1st November*
second Wednesday in January (varied year-on-year)*
• Main US Regular Decision deadline – 1st January*
Throughout the Year • Apprenticeship applications • International applications • Interview preparation • Offer and decision support *Specific dates vary slightly from year to year.
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a record of success Bromsgrove students achieve outstanding outcomes across a diverse range of pathways. These figures highlight both the breadth of opportunities available and the success of our students in securing ambitious destinations.
First Choice
World-Leading Universities
For the last three years, over 80% of students achieved their first-choice pathway.
25% of students beginning undergraduate study progress to QS Top 50 universities.
Russell Group Success
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine
Two-thirds of UK-bound students choose a Russell Group university as their firm destination.
15-20 students annually secure places for Medicine or Veterinary Medicine.
Academic Excellence
Oxbridge
Most years, offers are received from every Russell Group university.
Six students progressed to Oxford or Cambridge in 2025; seven offers were secured in 2026.
Global Opportunities 15% of leavers progress to universities overseas.
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A Tradition of Academic Excellence Bromsgrovians progress to an impressive range of universities in the UK and around the world. These destinations reflect both the ambition of our students and the strength of the support they receive throughout the application process. Over the last two years, Bromsgrovians have most frequently progressed to:
• • University of Exeter • University of Birmingham • King’s College London • University of Bath • University of Bristol • Durham University • University of Warwick • University of Nottingham • London School of Economics and UCL
Political Science (LSE) Together, these destinations reflect Bromsgrove’s strong tradition of success at the UK’s leading universities.
Outstanding Offer Rates Among Bromsgrove’s most popular universities in the 2026 admissions cycle: 97% offer rate • Exeter 96.6% offer rate • Warwick • Queen Mary University of London 95.2% offer rate
• Manchester • Bristol • Birmingham • Liverpool • Nottingham • Bath • Durham
94.4% offer rate 94.0% offer rate 91.5% offer rate 87.5% offer rate 86.4% offer rate 83.7% offer rate 80.6% offer rate
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Student Voices
The most powerful measure of a Futures programme is the experience of the students it supports. Here, Bromsgrovians reflect on their journey, the guidance they received and the destinations they have gone on to secure.
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Nikki L
Toby R
My interest is in the molecular processes that underpin human physiology. The integrated Master’s degree offered by Oxford allows me to undertake a research project in the fourth year of my studies, which aligns with my aspirations to pursue a career in scientific research after graduation. I aim to apply the knowledge and expertise I gain to contribute to meaningful discoveries in the long term.
I’m currently studying Music Business at NYU. I chose to study in the US because I wanted the flexibility and range of opportunities offered by their universities, which has allowed me to take on a double major in Psychology alongside Music Business. I’m now looking ahead to my second year and exploring internship opportunities to build experience alongside my studies. In the future, I’m hoping to work in behavioural science and apply psychology in a practical setting.
Artem K I am now preparing to study Business and Management at the University of Bristol. Since childhood, I have been passionate about the world of business and I hope to work in The Big Four or continue into finance or investment banking.
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Alex D
Marley S
I chose this course because I’ve always had a fascination for Chemistry and Physics, as well as how small-scale chemical processes are translated to colossal industrial projects that are used to mass produce everyday items and appliances. With this degree, I’m hoping to go into healthcare to help make medical equipment that can hopefully help lots of people.
I chose Physics because I enjoy understanding how the fundamental laws of nature can be used to explain everything from the quantum scale to the evolution of the Universe. This opens doors to a wide range of futures: further academic study and research or positions in industries ranging from engineering to finance
Sophia H
Alexander Y
I was particularly drawn to Durham’s strong academic reputation, collegiate system, and wide range of societies and extracurricular opportunities, which will allow me to develop both academically and personally. Before starting university, I hope to take a structured gap year, including the John Hall Venice Programme and an internship in events management, allowing me to explore different cultures and gain valuable professional experience. In the future, I hope to build an international career in hospitality, events and marketing, combining my interest in business with my passion for creating experiences and working with people.
Engineering has always been the field in which I am most naturally drawn to - solving problems and understanding how things work. I chose Mechanical Engineering for its combination of technical depth, analytical problem-solving, and breadth of application. The degree will allow me to develop a strong engineering foundation while retaining the flexibility to pursue opportunities across a wide range of industries and, ultimately, apply those skills to technical, commercial, and leadership-focused roles.
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Ronny L
Aaryanna F
This course allows me to pursue a future where I can mix my critical thinking skills with creativity, to create a wide range of innovative designs for social benefits or exceeding limits in technology performance. For my future career, I hope to work in the automotive industry where I can take part in improving the machinery that impacts our daily lives.
After leaving School, I chose an Accounting Apprenticeship course at Kendall Wadley, which will take me around four to five years to be fully qualified. Choosing an apprenticeship means that I’m earning money whilst gaining work experience and support for my exams.
Jasper G
Mic A
I have commenced my studies in Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. I am particularly excited about this programme since it allows me to practise my passion - maths - in an applied fashion. It also means working alongside peers who share my excitement about the commercialisation of space. I expect to gain vast insights into the industries surrounding aerospace engineering and engineering more broadly, and I hope to find both an interesting specialisation for my Master’s. I am excited about my future journey and thank Bromsgrove School for the rigorous preparation for my university life.
I am currently in my first year of a BSc in Management at ESCP Business School. I made the switch from a biology-focused path to the world of finance and business, realising it wasn’t the right fit for me. Networking is huge at ESCP, and since everyone on the BSc, regardless of interest, is on the same course together, it’s easy to build genuinely close friendships; those connections ended up helping me land a first-year internship in PR and marketing in the luxury sector. Looking ahead, I’m hoping to build a career in finance or PR/marketing and eventually join my father’s company, but only once I’ve built my own path first.
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Elina Q
Sai-Nam P
I am in my first year at the Technical University, Munich, studying Management and Technology with a focus on Medical Science. I have chosen this course since it involves multiple disciplines. Through this course, and then later a Master’s degree, I hope to one day build my own business and make the world a little bit better through it.
I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institution of Technology. I chose this course for its concentration on a careerorientated degree. Furthermore, the university provides opportunities such as career fairs, allowing me to investigate internships and study abroad programmes. I hope to go on to grad school after I finish my bachelor’s degree.
Sam P
Augusto M
I am joining Dalcour Maclaren on a Chartered Surveying Degree Apprenticeship in conjunction with Harper Adams University. I hope to become chartered and qualified in five years’ time.
I am currently studying Aerospace Engineering at Politecnico di Milano in Italy. I chose this pathway because of my strong interest in aviation, space exploration and the technology behind it. After university, I hope to contribute to the development of spacecraft and satellite systems, particularly in the field of space sustainability. In the longer term, my ambition is to use that experience to create an aerospace company of my own.
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Isla C
Two years at Sciences Po, in France, followed by two years in New York.
I chose this university and course for the quality and intensity of its training and importantly, the opportunity to be immersed in a city built around the creative arts industry. My first year has given me an incredibly broad range of training, from the standard singing, acting, dance with musical theatre to songwriting, music production, piano and on camera acting, alongside industry Q&As and my first experiences working on film sets. These experiences have opened doors I hadn’t previously had the opportunity to enter, from developing and building industry connections to discovering a real passion for screen work, whilst also achieving a 4.0 GPA. Next year I will continue my studies in New York before returning to Los Angeles, ultimately with the goal of working professionally on stage and on screen.
This allows me to study two courses (PPE/HSPS at Sciences Po and Applied Mathematics at Columbia) and benefit from a significantly reduced cost at Columbia. Things I like about the Dual BA so far:
• campus life with a very tightly knitted community;
• this is the most recognised EU school for politics so the teachers are ministers/MPs/ CEOs, with a direct pipeline to being involved in French/European politics/ business.
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