Class of 2026
Careers, Universities & Destinations
Our 2026 leavers are taking their next steps into universities, apprenticeships, employment, further study, volunteering and gap years. Their destinations reflect the wide range of interests, ambitions and pathways within Longbenton Sixth Form.
University & College Destinations
Students from the Class of 2026 are progressing to a wide range of courses and institutions, both here in the North East and further afield.
Gracie
Graphic Design
NorthumbriaEilis
Primary Education
NorthumbriaCharlie
Primary Education (SEND)
NorthumbriaEmmett
English Literature and Creative Writing
NorthumbriaRyan
Football Management
University of East LondonRalph
Maths
NewcastleLily
Psychology
NorthumbriaStephanie
Sports Management
NorthumbriaSophie
Maths and Linguistics
University of LiverpoolAlma
Art
Newcastle CollegeSophia
Primary Education
NorthumbriaRowan
Politics
LeedsLauren
Environmental Geography
York St John / NorthumbriaAshwat
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
NewcastleDaisy
Occupational Therapy
LiverpoolOlivia
Food Science and Nutrition
NorthumbriaMaisie
Business & Marketing
NorthumbriaDominic
Sport and Exercise
NorthumbriaLucy
Psychology
NorthumbriaCarrie-Anne
Policing / Psychology
Tyne MetKatie
University
Destination to be confirmedSahar
Biomedical Science
NewcastleEmily
Paediatric Nursing
NorthumbriaZehna
Networks and Cybersecurity
NorthumbriaLaurie
Sports Science
NorthumbriaEllen
Law
SunderlandSamuel
Maths & Computing
NewcastleApprenticeships & Employment
University is only one possible route after Sixth Form. Our students are also progressing directly into apprenticeships, professional training and employment.
Millie
Employment
EmploymentAlex
Apprenticeship
ApprenticeshipAlexander
Engineering
ApprenticeshipKate
Employment
EmploymentIsabelle
Employment
EmploymentEthan
Apprenticeship
ApprenticeshipEvan
Apprenticeship
ApprenticeshipSophie
Employment
EmploymentJames
Engineering
ApprenticeshipOlivia
Employment
EmploymentDifferent Routes. Individual Ambitions.
Not every successful next step looks the same. Some of our 2026 leavers are taking time to build experience, pursuing sporting opportunities, volunteering or continuing their studies before moving on to their longer-term plans.
Jamie
Gap year — swimming scholarship
Sophia
Volunteering
Nicole
Gap year
Cheryl
Gap year
Evie
Gap year
Giselle
Gap year, with plans to study Medicine next year
Supporting Students With Their Next Steps
Throughout Sixth Form, students receive careers information, guidance and opportunities to help them make informed decisions and prepare confidently for life beyond Longbenton.
Connexions
Sixth Form students have access to our Connexions adviser for independent careers information, advice and guidance.
Unifrog
Students have access to Unifrog, providing careers information alongside support with university and apprenticeship applications.
Experience Beyond School
Students can develop their skills and experience through work experience, volunteering and wider enrichment opportunities.
