Introduction to Beyond Cherwell

All students in our sixth form have the opportunity to participate in our optional Beyond Cherwell enrichment programme and award. Beyond Cherwell is designed to give students the space and support to connect with other students in different subjects, to explore their own developing interests and to consider options beyond school - whether university, apprenticeships, travel or the workplace.

The programme includes:

• Visiting speakers including leading academics and employers

• World of Work Days in Year 12

• A weekly bulletin of opportunities and activities within school, in Oxford and through virtual links.

• The opportunity to publish academic writing and ideas in the student-led Cherwell Journal.

• International links and trips, such as through our accredited European Parliament Ambassador School programme.

• Personalised guidance for work experience, careers and university or college applications (including Oxbridge and early applications).

• Volunteering to support younger students through our peer mentoring and reading buddy schemes.

• Trips and residential visits. 

• Support with study skills.

Students are encouraged to dip in and out of the Beyond Cherwell programme as they like: they are automatically part of the programme and it is up to them to decide when and how to make best use of it.

Students are encouraged to contribute to the Beyond Cherwell programme by engaging in activities that embody our core values: opportunity, responsibility, excellence and kindness. We take pride in celebrating these achievements within our school community, and many students go on to highlight their awards in university and job applications.