Leavers’ Destinations

Over the last fifteen years, Bancroft’s has consistently sent almost all of our Upper Sixth students to the leading universities in the UK and North America, including Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities.

An increasing number of students have gained places on highly competitive degree apprenticeship programmes with the likes of EY, Dyson, PWC, and JP Morgan.

Others choose to enter directly into employment or take a gap year that usually involves some charitable/volunteering work overseas.

The post-18 options are increasing every year and our Careers Office can provide extensive and detailed guidance on all available options.

2025 in Numbers

64

subject areas chosen by 2025 leavers

95%

of students attend the top 25 UK universities

11

offers to study at Cambridge and Oxford

Bancroft’s students in 2025 are taking up 99 placed offers across 64 different subject areas, a reflection of both the diversity of their interests and the support they receive in shaping their futures.

The most popular courses this year were: Economics (all variants, 17); Computer Science (all variants, 10); Medicine (8); Law (6); History (5); and Psychology (4). Alongside these, students will pursue everything from Biochemistry and Fine Art to Architecture and Zoology, highlighting the remarkable breadth of the cohort’s choices.

The top university destinations were:

  • UCL (University College London) with 11 students

  • University of Warwick with 10

  • University of Bristol with 8

  • University of Cambridge with 7

  • University of Manchester with 7

In total, 95% of pupils are progressing to universities ranked within the UK top 25 (Complete Universities Guide). Many of these courses include professional placements or industry links, reflecting a growing emphasis on combining academic study with workplace experience.

Alongside university routes, one student has secured a highly competitive degree apprenticeship with EY, illustrating the increasing value placed on alternative pathways into professional careers.

University Destinations

2025

2024

Personalised Support

Students receive tailored support for all pathways, including fortnightly sessions for aspiring Medics and dedicated preparation for Oxbridge applications.

Specialist staff provide practice interviews, admissions test guidance, and mentoring, while tutors and the Higher Education team advise on universities, apprenticeships, and US colleges.

 

Where Next

Examination Results

Your 16+ Admissions Journey

Sixth Form Curriculum