There are different education and training options available after Year 11. The right option will depend on your interests, support needs, qualifications, preferred way of learning and plans for the future.
Young people living in Dudley can consider:
- remaining at school or moving to a school sixth form
- attending a further education college
- attending a specialist school or college
- joining a training programme
- undertaking an apprenticeship or supported internship
- attending a provider outside Dudley, where appropriate
You should contact providers directly to find out about their courses, entry requirements, accessibility and the support they can offer.
If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), speak to your school or careers adviser about your post-16 options. The setting named in your EHCP must be agreed through the statutory consultation and EHCP review process.
Further education colleges in Dudley
School sixth forms in Dudley
Training Providers in Dudley
Specialist schools with post-16 provision in Dudley
Providers outside Dudley
Young people may also consider colleges, sixth forms, training providers and specialist vocational provision outside the Dudley borough.
Before applying, young people and families should consider:
- the courses or programmes available
- entry requirements
- how the young person will travel to and from the setting
- accessibility
- the support available for SEND
- whether the provider can meet the young person’s needs and EHCP outcomes
- whether a placement requires consultation and agreement through the EHCP process
School sixth forms outside the Dudley Borough
Training and specialist vocational providers outside the Dudley Borough
Last updated: 02/11/2026
