Interested in Post 16 study?

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King James's School students are very lucky to have different Post 16 establishments close by and it is worth finding out about the different options available before making final decisions about where to study. 

KJS is site 1 on the map

There are many different options at Post 16...

Below are some links which provide further information on each of the options for staying in full-time education:

• A levels (at sixth form college, Further education college or a UTC) 
• Vocational Technical Qualifications (E.g. BTEC and Cambridge technical) 
• T Levels (Further Education college)
• Exam retakes (as needed

Other options at Post 16

As an alternative to the local colleges, some students prefer to progress into a more specialist college, such as:

• CAPA College – performing arts college in Wakefield: https://www.capa.college/
• Learning Curve – hair and beauty academy in Huddersfield: https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/careers-hub/skills-academies/hair-beauty-and-barbering/
• Askham Bryan College – popular for animal and land-based studies in Wakefield, but offering a variety of other courses at sites across Yorkshire and the North-East: https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/all-course-search/

More about local provision

Creative Media Studio School (Site A on the map)

Why study here?

Industry experienced staff alongside high spec technologies provide an opportunity to bridge the gap between College and the Creative work environment.  Offering high quality education, strong industry links and an inclusive, open plan setting, we pride ourselves on delivering professional, creative and individuals able to succeed in the next step of their journey.

Greenhead College (Site B on the map)

Why study here?

Greenhead College is one of the best Sixth Form Colleges in the country. We are proud of our reputation and value our ethos of placing students at the centre of everything we do. Our expectations of students are high but you’ll receive the very best in academic and pastoral support during your time as part of the Greenhead community.

Huddersfield New College (Site C on the map)

Why study here?

Each year around 1200 young people graduate from HNC, moving on to some exciting and unique destinations. As a dedicated Sixth Form College we offer a fantastic range of courses and we are the only College in Kirklees that allows you to study a mixed A Level and BTEC programme at advanced level.

Kirklees College (Main building: Site D on the map)

Why study here?

Founded in 2008 as part of a merger between Dewsbury College and Huddersfield Technical College, Kirklees College has become one of the biggest colleges in the country, offering a wide range of courses and study options.

Students select a single course to study full time from a range of BTEC and T level options at different levels. Level 3 courses (which last 2 years) can lead on to university, to a degree level apprenticeship or direct into employment, but Kirklees College also offers courses at level 2 and below for those with lower GCSE grades. These usually last 1 year and can be a stepping stone into a level 3 course, or into an apprenticeship.

Mirfield College (Site E on the map)

Why study here?

Mirfield College has everything you need, all in one welcoming community with a great atmosphere. It’s a modern building with a range of study areas that have led to its excellent reputation for student help and support. We’ve invested in our post 16 provision and offer amazing facilities and equipment and we’ll continue to do this, to ensure we have the best environment for your student experience.

Shelley College (Site F on the map)

Why study here?

For the past five years, Year 13 leavers exceed their target grades when they leave us. Our progress measure (students staying in education, employment or training two terms after leaving us) is 96%, the highest in Huddersfield, Wakefield and Barnsley and above the national average which is 81%. We have small classes all taught by subject specialists with high quality teaching, pastoral care and careers guidance.