Aim Higher, Oxbridge and Health Hub

The programme is open to all students.

While particularly beneficial for high-achieving students, it is designed for anyone who wants to:

• Explore ambitious university pathways
• Develop their academic profile beyond the classroom
• Build a strong and competitive application

Students considering Oxbridge receive additional support which, in 2026, resulted in students receiving offers across the subject areas including:

• Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Studies
• Biology
• Classics and French
• English Literature
• History and Politics
• Human, Social and Political Sciences
• Maths
• Natural Sciences

The Aim Higher Programme launches in the winter of Year 12 with an introductory event prior to students being supported at every stage of developing a strong application.

Students who join the programme will have access to:

• Lunchtime workshops and presentations
• Guest speakers (including universities and professionals)
• Individually tailored updates and opportunities
• One-to-one guidance and support throughout the process

Oxbridge & Competitive Universities

• Understanding the application process and timelines
• Finding and making the most of super-curricular activities
• Critical thinking and academic exploration
• Writing a strong personal statement
• Admissions test preparation
• Interview skills (including mock interviews)
• Accessing summer schools and university visits

Health Hub (Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Med)

• The application process and key requirements
• Skills, values and attributes of healthcare professionals
• Work experience: what counts and how to reflect on it
• UCAT preparation
• Choosing universities strategically
• Medical ethics and current issues
• Interview preparation, including mock MMIs

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