--- title: "Careers, universities & destinations" url: "https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/careers-universities-destinations" school: "Longbenton High School" --- # Careers, universities & destinations 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. 25 University pathways 5 Apprenticeships 5 Employment 5 Gap years ## 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 Northumbria ### Eilis Primary Education Northumbria ### Charlie Primary Education (SEND) Northumbria ### Emmett English Literature and Creative Writing Northumbria ### Ryan Football Management University of East London ### Ralph Maths Newcastle ### Lily Psychology Northumbria ### Stephanie Sports Management Northumbria ### Sophie Maths and Linguistics University of Liverpool ### Alma Art Newcastle College ### Sophia Primary Education Northumbria ### Rowan Politics Leeds ### Lauren Environmental Geography York St John / Northumbria ### Ashwat Electrical & Electronic Engineering Newcastle ### Daisy Occupational Therapy Liverpool ### Olivia Food Science and Nutrition Northumbria ### Maisie Business & Marketing Northumbria ### Dominic Sport and Exercise Northumbria ### Lucy Psychology Northumbria ### Carrie-Anne Policing / Psychology Tyne Met ### Katie University Destination to be confirmed ### Sahar Biomedical Science Newcastle ### Emily Paediatric Nursing Northumbria ### Zehna Networks and Cybersecurity Northumbria ### Laurie Sports Science Northumbria ### Ellen Law Sunderland ### Samuel Maths & Computing Newcastle ## Apprenticeships & Employment University is only one possible route after Sixth Form. Our students are also progressing directly into apprenticeships, professional training and employment. ### Millie Employment Employment ### Alex Apprenticeship Apprenticeship ### Alexander Engineering Apprenticeship ### Kate Employment Employment ### Isabelle Employment Employment ### Ethan Apprenticeship Apprenticeship ### Evan Apprenticeship Apprenticeship ### Sophie Employment Employment ### James Engineering Apprenticeship ### Olivia Employment Employment ## Different 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. ### Sixth Form - [Careers, Universities & Destinations](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/careers-universities-destinations) - [Curriculum](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/curriculum) - [Enrichment](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/facilities-enrichment) - [Sixth Form Bridging Tasks](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/sixth-form-bridging-tasks) - [Study Skills](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/study-skills) - [16-19 Bursary](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/16-19-bursary) ![Longbenton High School](https://files.schudio.com/longbenton-high-school-2/images/logo/Digital_FullCol_Hor_WhiteOut_0_0.png) ### Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue Longbenton Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE12 8ER (0191) 218 9500 (0191) 270 6760 ### Useful Links - [Contact Us](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/contact) - [Ofsted](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/ofsted-reports) - Curriculum Overview - Prospectus ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/longbentonhs) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/longbentoncc) © Copyright 2016–2026 Longbenton High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://longbenton-high-school-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)