Decisions Post-16
Young people must continue in some form of education and training until their 18th birthday. This could be through:
- studying full-time at a school, college or training provider, or;
- an apprenticeship or traineeship, or;
- studying part-time while working or volunteering
The Department for Education (DfE) has produced a video outlining the education options for those aged 16+.
Regardless of what they choose, young people who did not get a grade 4 or above in English and/or maths at GCSE must continue their study to achieve this grade.
In Bexley, the following types of learning are available for post-16 study:
Academic Qualifications
A-Levels are similar in style to GCSEs that prepare you for further study, mainly university or college but can also take you into an apprenticeship or work.
The International Baccalaureate is an internationally recognised qualification, which promotes breadth and depth of learning for those wanting to progress to university. Bexley Grammar School delivers the International Baccalaureate in Bexley.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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Beths Grammar School | www.beths.bexley.sch.uk | 01322 556538 |
Bexley Grammar School | www.bexleygs.co.uk | 020 8304 8538 |
Bexleyheath Academy | www.bexleyheathacademy.org | 020 8303 5969 |
Blackfen School for Girls | www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk | 020 8303 1887 |
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar | www.csgrammar.com | 020 8302 6511 |
Christ the King: St Mary’s | www.ctksfc.ac.uk | 020 8309 4760 |
Cleeve Park School | www.cleevepark-tkat.org | 020 8302 6418 |
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford | www.haaf.org.uk/Crayford-Home | 01322 402180 |
Harris Academy Falconwood | www.harrissixthform.org.uk | 020 8304 4916 |
Harris Garrard Academy | www.harrisgarrard.org.uk | 020 8320 4800 |
King Henry School | www.kinghenry.org.uk | 01322 348231 |
Townley Grammar School | www.townleygrammar.org.uk | 020 8304 8311 |
Trinity School | www.trinitasacademytrust.org/trinity-school-belvedere/ | 01322 441371 |
Welling School | www.wellingschool-tkat.org | 020 8304 8531 |
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a real job with training and a salary which can lead you on to a higher level or degree apprenticeship, university or work.
Apprenticeship opportunities are advertised online at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship and through the Bexley apprenticeship providers listed below.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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All Dimension | www.alldimension.training | 020 8308 0280 |
Davies Learning Solutions | www.davies-group.com/learning | 020 8304 3666 |
Lifetime Training | www.lifetimetraining.co.uk | 0333 0143 669 |
London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
North Kent College | www.northkent.ac.uk | 01322 629400 |
Umbrella Training | www.umbrellatraining.co.uk | 0333 577 2557 |
T Levels
From September 2022 T levels will be available to Bexley through local further education colleges.
The DfE has produced a short video explaining these new qualifications.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
Technical and Vocational Qualifications
Technical and vocational qualifications are work focused study programmes that give you the preparation and training needed for work or an apprenticeship. Although they mainly lead students into work or an apprenticeship, they can also lead to college.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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Bexleyheath Academy | www.bexleyheathacademy.org | 020 8303 5969 |
Blackfen School for Girls | www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk | 020 8303 1887 |
Christ the King: St Mary’s | www.ctksfc.ac.uk | 020 8309 4760 |
Cleeve Park School | www.cleevepark-tkat.org | 020 8302 6418 |
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford | www.haaf.org.uk/Crayford-Home | 01322 402180 |
Harris Academy Falconwood | www.harrissixthform.org.uk | 020 8304 4916 |
Harris Garrard Academy | www.harrisgarrard.org.uk | 020 8320 4800 |
King Henry School | www.kinghenry.org.uk | 01322 348231 |
London College of Performing Arts | www.londoncollegeofperformingarts.com | 020 8312 1659 |
London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
North Kent College | www.northkent.ac.uk | 01322 629400 |
Trinity School | www.trinitasacademytrust.org/trinity-school-belvedere/ | 01322 441371 |
Welling School | www.wellingschool-tkat.org | 020 8304 8531 |
Traineeships
Traineeships give you the preparation you need to go into a job or an apprenticeship. There’s some study involved, but they focus on work skills and include a placement with an employer.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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All Dimension Ltd | www.alldimension.training/ | 020 8308 0280 |
Bodyshots Boxing Academy | www.bodyshotsboxingacademy.co.uk | 01322 931137 |
Charlton Athletic Community Trust | www.cact.org.uk | 07972 668634 |
Ixion Holdings | www.ixionholdings.com | 07507 558470 |
London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
SEN Provision
These providers offer post-16 education to young people with learning difficulties or disabilities or with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Provider | Website | Telephone number |
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London South East Colleges | www.lsec.ac.uk | 0300 303 2554 |
Marlborough School | www.marlborough.bexley.sch.uk | 020 8300 6896 |
Woodside Academy | www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk | 01322 350123 |
Provider | Date | Time |
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Beths Grammar School Current Beths Year 11 students |
Thursday 11 November |
5.30pm to 7pm |
External Year 11 students | Thursday 18 November (Ticketed event) | 5.30pm to 8pm |
Bexley Grammar School | Tuesday 16 November (Ticketed event) | 5.30pm to 8pm |
Bexleyheath Academy | Thursday 25 November | 5pm to 7pm |
Blackfen School for Girls Current Blackfen students Hurstmere students External students |
Thursday 11 November | Please check website for details |
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School Current CSGS Year 11 students |
Wednesday 3 November | Please check website for details |
External Year 11 students | Tuesday 9 November (Ticketed event) | 4.30pm and 6pm |
Wednesday 10 November (Ticketed event) | 4.30pm and 6pm | |
Thursday 11 November (Ticketed event) | 6pm and 7.30pm | |
Christ the King: St Mary’s | Saturday 13 November (pre-registering is available) | 9.30am to 1pm |
Cleeve Park School | Wednesday 17 November | 5pm to 7pm |
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy | Thursday 25 November | 4pm to 7pm |
Harris Academy Falconwood Current Year 11 students |
(To be confirmed) |
|
External Year 11 students | Thursday 7 October (Ticketed event) | 5pm to 7pm |
Harris Garrard Academy | Thursday 11 November | 5pm to 7pm |
King Henry School | Thursday 21 October | 6pm to 8pm |
London College of Performing Arts | Saturday 2 October (Booking needed) | 3pm to 6pm |
LSEC: Bexley Campus | Wednesday 3 November | 4.30pm to 7pm |
LSEC: Construction campus | Saturday 6 November | 10am to 1pm |
Marlborough School | Please contact the school to arrange an appointment | |
Townley Grammar School | Wednesday 17 November (Ticketed event) | 5pm |
Trinity School | Wednesday 20 October | Please check website for details |
Welling School | Thursday 11 November (Booking needed) | 4pm to 6pm |
Woodside Academy | Please contact the school to arrange an appointment |
The following providers have open days and assessments throughout the year. Please visit their websites for dates and further information:
Parents/carers checklist
- encourage your son or daughter to research their options using the post-16 directory
- check the dates of post-16 open events and put them in your diary
- encourage your son or daughter to discuss their options with their school’s careers and education advice service, or contact the National Careers Service
- ensure application forms are completed and submitted on time – sixth form and college applications typically open in October
- if your son or daughter is interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship get them to register with the National Apprenticeship Service – a number of larger companies advertise their apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers between November and February
- if you are worried about finances contact sixth forms, colleges and training providers and ask about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund
- support your son or daughter to develop a back-up plan, just in case
The Post-16 Directory details the learning offer starting in September 2022.