Options after year 11

National Apprenticeship Week 2025
Join us in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. Explore the wealth of opportunities and events on apprenticeships available to you!

Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships involve working and learning at the same time (you gain vocational qualifications).

College or 6th form: choosing where to study
If you want to stay in full-time education, you will need to choose where to study. Find out about your options

Qualifications
The main options available after year 11 are school 6th form, college, apprenticeships and study programmes

Study programmes/Traineeships
Are aimed at 16-24 year-olds who are not quite ready for an apprenticeship and last up to six months. They offer the chance to do work experience.