Alumni and Destinations

Please see below for the onward destinations for our 2025/26 Year 13 leavers.

The 6th Form experience at Herne Bay High School has allowed students to develop and progress to enable students to embark on the next stage of their lifelong learning.

University

Higher Education Course

Anglia Ruskin University

Animal Therapy, Rehabilitation and Perfomance

Sport and Exercise Science

Bath Spa University Journalism and Publishing
BIMM University Musical Theatre and Dance
University of Brighton

Architecture

Business Management

English Literature

Fine Art

Fine Art - Painting

Law with Criminology

Politics

Graphic Design

Sports Science

Film Production

Canterbury Christ Church University

Business and Marketing

Photography

Politics and International Relations

Primary Education (QTS)

Forensic and Criminal Investigation 

Sport and Exercise Science

Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Dance Box Milton Keynes Foundation Course
De Montfort University  Dance
Performers Essex Dance
The Place Dance
Ravensbourne University Post Production and Editing
University of Bath Sport and Exercise Science
University of Chichester Childhood Studies
University for the Creative Arts

Body Art

Games Art with professional year

University of East London Sports Therapy
University of Kent

Business Management

Accountancy and Finance

History

Law and Criminology

Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts

Law

Forensic Psychology

Media

Ecology and Conservation

Psychology

Zoology

Criminal Psychology

University of Plymouth Psychology with Childhood Studies
University of Portsmouth Film Production
University of Surrey Civil Engineering
University of Sussex

History

Law

 

Alternative Destinations for non-University students

  • Apprenticeship with Mobile Assist
  • Apprenticeship with Whitstabubbles Nursery
  • Argos 16+ hours a week
  • Camp America Phildelphia
  • Currently at B&Q 16+ hours a week
  • Currently seeking employment 
  • Employed 16+ hours a week at McDonalds
  • Employed 16+ hours a week at Oyster Shed and seeking an apprenticeship in Accountancy
  • Employed 16+ hours a week at M&S
  • Employed 16+ hours at Beach Cafe Whitstable
  • Employed 16+ hours at Primark
  • Employed Techniques Dance School
  • Employed King Ethelbert Pub
  • Employed Rising Sun Public House
  • Kent Sash Windows 16+ hours a week
  • Seeking an apprenticeship in Finance
  • Seeking an apprenticeship in Veterinary Care
  • Seeking Employment in the Banking Sector
  • Seeking Employment in the Floristry Sector
  • Shapes Marketing Agency - Marketing Assistant 
  • Sports Direct Employment 16+ hours
  • Work Experience at Hartsdown then searching a job in Education.

Alumni Case Studies

Amy Moody-SmithAmy Moody-Smith

A Levels Studied at HBHS: Dance, Fine Art and Geography
Your Current Position: Freelance Dance Practitioner
University Attended: De Montfort University 
Further Qualifications Awarded: First Class Honours BA Dance
Relevant activities that supported your career path: I did a placement with a dance education company called Moving Together who have since offered me a job straight out of university. I joined the University Dance Society where I was a teacher and events manager for 2 years.
Top Tip/Best piece of advice to current sixth formers: Say yes to as much as you can, gain as many experiences as you can. It is worth it and you never know where it will take you.

Bradley PayneBradley Payne

A Levels Studied at HBHS: Full Course Dance
Your Current Position: Currently working in OFFSEASON Leicester; one of the biggest luxury and rare trainer resell stores in the UK
University Attended: De Montfort University 
Further Qualifications Awarded: First Class Honours BA Dance
Relevant activities that supported your career path: Performed in curtain raisers performing in Leicester and Derby which started from dancing at HBHS
Top Tip/Best piece of advice to current sixth formers: Don't let numbers, whether that's grades or money, take away from who you are as a person. Keep being yourself and you will find your feet eventually. Everything happens for a reason just keep pushing on.