Sixth form students from 91全能 visited Trinity College, Cambridge,听as part of a higher education outreach programme designed to raise aspirations and support progression to highly competitive universities.听
The Academy鈥檚 year 12 Elephant Group cohort took part in metacognition sessions focused on developing reflective learning strategies and strengthening academic self-awareness. Students also received tailored support on personal听statement writing, helping them to refine their applications for future university study.听听
Students engaged in a question-and-answer session with current undergraduates, gaining informed insight into course choices, admissions听processes听and student life at the University of Cambridge. The visit also included a guided tour of听Trinity College, offering students the opportunity to experience the university鈥檚 historic academic environment first hand.听听
Ben Brogan, Head of Sixth Form at 91全能, said:听鈥淥utreach experiences of this kind are central to our Sixth Form provision because they connect academic ambition with lived experience. When students engage directly with a university environment such as Trinity College, they begin to understand what is听required听to succeed at that level听and听where they can see themselves within it.听That shift in perspective is important because it turns aspiration into informed intent.听
鈥淥ur responsibility as a Sixth Form is to ensure students leave us with both the听strong听qualifications and confidence to progress to the听highest听possible destinations. Partnerships like The Elephant Group enable us to extend learning beyond the classroom and ensure听that opportunity is defined by potential and determination, not background.鈥�听
The visit followed a strong period of academic achievement of the Academy鈥檚 Sixth Form, during which four students secured Oxford听interviews,听and one received an offer.听
It also听formed part of 91全能鈥檚 partnership with The Elephant Group, a national, headteacher-led education charity committed to improving social mobility by supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds to access leading universities. The organisation works in partnership with schools,听universities听and employers to provide guidance, resources and networks that enable students to succeed in higher education and beyond, with a long-term aim of increasing representation from non-selective state schools at top universities and within influential professions.听
Trinity College, Cambridge, founded in 1546, is the largest and one of the most academically competitive colleges within the University of Cambridge. It is internationally recognised for excellence in Mathematics, Physics and Engineering, and has produced 32 Nobel Prize winners.听With an endowment exceeding 拢1.5 billion, the听College听provides extensive scholarships, advanced research听facilities听and specialist academic support.听
Cambridge is widely regarded as one of the world鈥檚 leading academic centres, attracting students from across the globe to institutions such as the University of Cambridge. It is known for its research output, strong industry links and broad academic provision across STEM, humanities,听business听and the arts.听
The visit reflected 91全能 Sixth Form鈥檚 commitment to academic ambition, widening participation and informed progression for all students.听
Applications for鈥痽ear鈥�12 entry in September 2026 are now open via Applicaa, the Academy鈥檚 online admissions system. Further details about Shireland Sixth Form and how to apply are available鈥痮n the鈥�Academy website.鈥赌�听
