It is fitting that our pupils choose a variety of good schools and other exciting avenues when they bid a fond farewell to life at Hydesville.
The majority of our Year 11 children continue their education with A-level studies at grammar, selective independent schools or high performing sixth form colleges. A reflection of the breadth of talents and interests of our mixed ability pupils is that some opt for other routes post 16, for example Sandhurst, for Army officer training; technical apprenticeships; vocational courses or straight into the world of work.
Destinations of our Year 11 leavers in 2021 included:
- Queen Mary’s Grammar School
- Queen Mary’s High School
- Aston University Engineering Academy
- Wolverhampton Girls High School
- Lichfield Cathedral School
- Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
- Barr Beacon Language College
When Year 6 reach the end of their time at our Prep School a significant number choose to make the seamless transition into our own Year 7, forming a brand new year group with children who join us from external primary and preparatory schools. Some others are ready to spread their wings and take up a place at a grammar school following success in the 11 Plus exam. Some of our successful 11 Plus candidates choose to remain at our Senior School.
Destinations of our Year 6 leavers in 2021 included:
- Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School
- King Edwards VI Handsworth School for Girls
- King Edwards VI Handsworth School for Boys
- Quen Mary’s Grammar School
What is important to us is that each child, be they 11 or 16-years-old, takes the path that is right for them. Our teachers know the pupils incredibly well and advise parents accordingly. We are happy when we see former Year 6 children grow into confident and successful young people at our own Senior School and similarly when we hear of their continued progress at another school that we knew to be the right fit for them.
