University Destinations

Where St Andrew’s College Cambridge students go to university is the single best test of whether a sixth form or foundation provider is doing its job. Below is a year-by-year, course-by-course picture of where our students have ended up, alongside the academic and pastoral support that helps them get there.

Where You Can Go After St. Andrew’s

Your journey doesn’t end with top grades — it begins there.

A strong academic foundation opens doors — and our students prove it every year. Whether they follow the A-Level or University Foundation pathway, St Andrew’s College Cambridge students progress to some of the most competitive universities in the UK and around the world. From Oxford and Cambridge to Imperial, UCL, LSE, King’s and leading international institutions, our graduates secure places on courses that match their ambition and potential.

90%+ progression to first-choice universities
Offers from 20+ Russell Group institutions annually
Success across STEM, Business, Arts, Law, and Medicine

Where did our 2024 and 2025 leavers go to university?

The Class of 2025 includes A-Level offers from Cambridge for Natural Sciences, Oxford for Engineering, Imperial College London for Computer Science, UCL for Architecture and LSE for Economics, alongside Russell Group offers from Warwick, Bath, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Durham and King’s College London. Foundation Course leavers progressed to Engineering at Imperial College London, Architecture at UCL, Economics at LSE, Law at King’s College London and Computer Science at Warwick. The Class of 2024 followed a similar pattern, with Oxbridge offers in Mathematics, Architecture and Natural Sciences alongside a strong cohort of G5 and Russell Group destinations across both A-Level and Foundation pathways.

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Which Russell Group universities accept our Foundation students?

Our University Foundation Course leavers have progressed to a long list of Russell Group institutions in recent years, including Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, King’s College London, Warwick, Bath, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Durham, Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow, Cardiff and Queen Mary University of London. Subjects taken span Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Business, Law, Computer Science, Mathematics, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. 87% of Foundation students progress to a Russell Group institution and 100% progress to UK higher education.

What subjects do St Andrew’s students go on to study?

Across A-Level and Foundation, the most popular subject clusters are Engineering and Computer Science, Business and Economics, Architecture and the Arts, Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Law and Politics. Each cluster has its own dedicated preparation programme through the Dukes Plus network, which is why outcomes in these subjects have stayed strong year on year.

Student University Progression

A-Level Progression

Our A-Level students consistently progress to world-class universities across the UK and beyond. Many secure places on competitive courses at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, and other Russell Group institutions — a testament to the strength of our teaching, small class sizes, and personalised academic support.

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Foundation Course Progression

Our University Foundation students follow a fast, focused route into highly competitive degree programmes. Over the last five years, graduates have progressed to leading universities including King’s College London, Manchester, Bath, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, and top creative institutions such as UAL and Glasgow School of Art. Whether pursuing Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Architecture, Life Sciences or the Arts, students leave fully prepared for the demands of university-level study.

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Our Top University Progression Highlights

Oxbridge Success

Students achieving AAA* and above have secured places in:

University of Cambridge — Architecture
University of Cambridge — Natural Sciences
University of Oxford — Mathematics

G5 & Russell Group Offers

Students with AAA–AAAAA have progressed to:

Imperial College London — Physics; Physics with Theoretical Physics
LSE — Economics; Statistics with Finance; Economics with Geography
UCL — Chemical Engineering; Computer Science; Mechanical Engineering; Biomedicine; Maths & Statistics; Psychology with Education
King’s College London — Economics; Biochemistry; Biomedical Sciences
University of Warwick — MORSE; Maths & Physics; Mechanical Chemistry
University of Birmingham — Economics; Civil Engineering

These results showcase the level of academic preparation here — and what you can achieve with the right support.

Where Students Progress After St Andrew’s

1. UK Top-Tier Universities (G5 + Russell Group)

You’ll see offers in:
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Warwick, King’s, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Durham, Leeds, Southampton, Sheffield, and more.

2. Creative Schools & Art Colleges

A strong pathway for students entering creative industries:

University of the Arts London (UAL)
Glasgow School of Art
Goldsmiths, University of London
Kingston University (Art & Design)

3. Global Universities

Offers include:

University of Toronto
University of Melbourne
University of Sydney
Concordia University (Canada)
UQTR (Canada)

4. Business & Engineering Destinations

Many students choose highly employable pathways such as:

Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering
Computer Science & AI
Data Science, Statistics, and Economics

5. Medicine, Biomedical Sciences & Health Sciences

A number of students progress to:

Medicine and related clinical degrees
Biomedicine
Physiotherapy
Neuroscience
Biological Sciences

These pathways are supported by specialist academic mentoring, small class sizes, and targeted UCAS guidance.

Why Students Progress So Well

Your success isn’t accidental. It comes from:

Small class sizes with teachers who know exactly how to stretch and support you
Specialist university preparation, including interview training and personal statement support
Weekly tutorials that keep you on track academically
Mentoring for competitive courses, including Oxbridge and Medicine
A culture that expects — and supports — ambition

You’re surrounded by students who want to succeed and teachers who know how to get you there.

Ready to plan your own university journey?

Our team will guide you through every step — from choosing the right subjects to securing your final offers.

FAQs

Which universities do St Andrew's students go to?

Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, King’s College London, Warwick, Bath, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Manchester and many more Russell Group institutions, alongside named destinations in the US and Europe.

How many students get into Oxbridge each year?

Numbers vary year by year, but Oxbridge offers have been a consistent feature of our results since the college was founded. Recent years have seen successful applications across Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Architecture and Humanities.

Do Foundation students go to Russell Group universities?

Yes. 87% of our Foundation students progress to a Russell Group university. 100% progress to UK higher education.