School insights
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SEND
College offers a dedicated Additional Learning Support service for students.
“Additional Learning Support”
Pastoral
Students are supported by a dedicated Progress Coach who works with them and their family for a smooth transition
“You will be taught by highly-qualified subject specialist teachers and supported by your dedicated Progress Coach; working with you and your family they will ensure you have a smooth transition to college life and help to guide you to success.”
College provides dedicated Progress Coaches, Additional Learning Support and Student Wellbeing Teams to support students.
“Our dedicated Progress Coaches, Additional Learning Support and Student Wellbeing Teams are always there to reach out with a helping hand.”
Subject strengths
College's proximity to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus places students at the heart of cutting-edge scientific research.
“The Cambridge Biomedical Campus borders Long Road Sixth Form College placing you at the heart of cutting-edge scientific research.”
Class size
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Enrichment
College uses staff networks to invite industry experts on-campus for workshops and lectures.
“Using the links and networks of our specialist and experienced staff, we’ll regularly invite industry experts on-campus to lead tailored workshops and unique lectures.”
Broad enrichment programme of student-led clubs and societies to widen horizons and build skills alongside academic study.
“Our broad enrichment programme of student-led clubs and societies encourages you to widen your horizons and develop valuable skills that will complement the knowledge gained in your classes.”
Ethos
Describes itself as a diverse, inclusive community of students aged 16-19 from varied backgrounds
“This diverse and inclusive community will shape the way you view the world and allow you to explore new accepts of your identity.”
College believes combining classroom learning with first-hand experiences achieves the best academic results.
“We're strong believers that to achieve the best results in your academic studies you need to combine classroom learning with first-hand experiences of the topics you are exploring.”
Sixth form
Long Road is a specialist sixth-form college offering independence and flexibility not found at school
“Studying at Long Road Sixth Form College is very different to studying at school. You’ll gain a new-found independence over your studies and flexibility with your time.”
Wide range of subjects offered with ability to combine A Levels and Level 3 Diplomas tailored to career goals
“We offer you the opportunity to combine both A Levels and Level 3 Diplomas to create a study programme tailored to your career goals.”
Admissions
Applications are completed online via the Admissions+ platform as step 2 of a 5-step process.
“Complete an Online Application”
Open Evenings are scheduled for 1 & 2 July 2026, aimed at Year 10 students starting their post-16 journey.
“Upcoming Open Evenings: 1 & 2 July 2026”
Destinations
College runs a Russell Group Prep Programme to support progression to Russell Group universities.
“Russell Group Prep Programme”
Advice and Guidance Meetings before enrolment cover applicants' future career plans as part of the admissions process.
“a member of our friendly staff will discuss your future career plans, your reasons for choosing your programme of study and find out more about you as an individual”
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