Student Destinations 2026

At Oakwood Park Grammar School, we are proud of the wide range of destinations secured by our students each year. Our leavers progress to leading universities across the UK, studying a diverse range of subjects that reflect their individual interests, talents and aspirations.

Our 2026 Year 13 cohort successfully secured places at many highly regarded institutions including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, King's College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Warwick, the University of Bath, the University of Nottingham, the University of Leeds the University of York and Loughborough University. They pursued a broad range of degree courses with five students securing a place to study Medicine. Higher Education destinations include:

• University of Cambridge
  • Engineering

• Imperial College London
  • Mathematics
• UCL
  • Scandinavian studies and English, Information Management for Business, Geography
• King's College London
  • History, Pharmacology, Social Science
• Queen Mary University of London
  • Law, Medicine, Politics
• University of Edinburgh
  • Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Philosophy and Theology
• University of Warwick
  • Politics and International Relations, Biological Science, Mathematics
• University of Bath
  • Civil Engineering
• University of Nottingham
  • Finance, Accounting and Management, Engineering and Physical Science
• University of Leeds
  • Journalism
• University of York
  • Theoretical Physics, Electronic Engineering with Music Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Politics with International Relations
• University of Exeter
  • Computer Science and Mathematics, International Relations, Finance: Business and Management
• University of Liverpool
  • Biomedical Sciences, Law and International Relations, Architecture
• University of Southampton
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Economics & Actuarial Science, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Marine Biology, Geography, Modern Languages and Linguistics, Finance and Fintech
• Loughborough University
  • History and Politics, Psychology of Sports and Exercise, Construction Engineering Management, Natural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Sport and Exercise Science,
• University of Surrey
  • Business Management, Criminology and Psychology, Polics and Economics, Accounting and Finance
• University of St Andrews
  • Marine Biology
• Lancaster University
  • Accounting and Finance
• University of Sheffield
  • Medicine, Chemical Engineering
• Cardiff University
  • Adult Nursing
• Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Economics and Management, Accounting and Finance
• University of Sussex
  • English Language and Linguistics, Geography, Chemistry, Marketing and Management, Medical Neuroscience
• University of Kent
  • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Politics and International Relations
• University of Reading
  • Histry and International Relations

In addition, students have successfully progressed to specialist providers including Escape Studios, Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) and international opportunities such as studying Medicine in Bulgaria.

Apprenticeship and Employment Destinations

Alongside progression to higher education, many Oakwood Park Grammar School students successfully secure competitive apprenticeship and employment opportunities with leading national and regional employers. These pathways enable students to gain valuable workplace experience whilst continuing their education and professional development.

Recent Apprenticeship Destinations

• JLR – Procurement Degree Apprenticeship
• Monaghans –Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship
• Crowe LLP – Auditing Degree Apprenticeship
• Structure Tone – Bids & Proposal Degree Apprenticeship
• Beavis Morgan –Auditing & Accounts Higher Apprenticeship
• Hotchkiss Westwell – Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
• Apex Contractors – Site Management Degree Apprenticeship
• Kent Police – Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
• Spider Projects – Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship

Recent Employment Destinations

Some students choose to enter employment directly, beginning their careers with established organisations and local businesses:

• Gibbs Laidler Consulting – Junior Account Handler
• Fidelity International – Customer Service Representative
• LM Edwards Bespoke Carpentry and Joinery - Carpentry

These destinations span sectors including engineering, construction, surveying, finance, accountancy, insurance, customer services, manufacturing and public services, demonstrating the breadth of opportunities available to our students beyond traditional university routes.