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The Road to University Begins: Our Bespoke UCAS Programme
As the new academic year settles into its rhythm, one of the most important journeys of all gets under way: the road to university. At St Andrew’s College Cambridge, helping students win places at leading universities is at the very heart of what we do, and our bespoke UCAS programme is now in full swing….
A New Academic Year Begins at St Andrew’s
There is a wonderful energy in the air as the autumn term begins at St Andrew’s College Cambridge. Boarding houses are buzzing, classrooms are ready, and students old and new have arrived from Cambridge and from all over the world to begin a fresh academic year. To everyone joining or returning, a very warm welcome…
Arriving in Cambridge: A Guide for New International Students
Starting at a new college in a new country is a big and exciting step. If you are joining St Andrew’s College Cambridge this year from overseas, we cannot wait to welcome you. To help you feel prepared, here is a friendly guide to arriving in Cambridge and settling into life at our international sixth-form…
GCSE Results: Building the Foundation for A-Level Success
A week on from A-Level results, GCSE results day brings its own wave of excitement to St Andrew’s College. For our GCSE students, today is a significant achievement in its own right, and an important foundation for everything that comes next. Congratulations to our GCSE students GCSE results day is a milestone worth celebrating. It…
St Andrew’s College Cambridge Celebrates Exceptional A-level Results
Outstanding grades, a 100% A* rate in Art and Photography, and four years of continued improvement mark a successful year for the College. St Andrew’s College Cambridge is celebrating an outstanding set of A-Level results, with students achieving some of their strongest grades to date and the College continuing a four-year trend of significant academic…
Outstanding University Foundation Results for St Andrew’s College Cambridge
St Andrew’s College Cambridge is celebrating an exceptional set of University Foundation results for 2026, with outstanding academic achievement matched by an exceptional 100% university progression rate. This year the programme delivered some of its strongest results: 46% achieved Distinction with Honours – the highest possible grade 80% achieved Distinction or above 94% achieved Merit…
Preparing Students for Oxbridge at St Andrew’s Cambridge
Applying to Oxford or Cambridge is one of the most demanding academic challenges a student can take on. At St Andrew’s College, Oxbridge preparation isn’t a bolt-on — it’s embedded in the culture of the college. What advantage does studying in Cambridge give? There’s a unique benefit to preparing for a Cambridge or Oxford application…
Supporting Ambitious Students at St Andrew’s Cambridge
Ambition looks different for every student. For some it’s Oxbridge; for others it’s medical school, a career in law, or a place at a leading international university. At St Andrew’s College, the support system is built to meet each student where they are and take them further. How does the college identify what each student…
Choosing the Right Sixth Form: The St Andrew’s Cambridge Approach
With so many sixth form options available – state, grammar, independent, college – how do you know which one is right? Here are the key factors to weigh, illustrated through the approach taken at St Andrew’s College. Should I choose a school or a specialist college? Traditional schools offer continuity, but a specialist sixth form…
What Is Sixth Form at St Andrew’s Cambridge Like?
For students approaching the end of their GCSE years — or arriving from an international education system — sixth form is a major transition. Here’s what life looks like at St Andrew’s College. What does “sixth form” actually mean? In the British education system, sixth form refers to the final two years of secondary education,…