Starting in September 2027, students will be able to study Digital Software Development or Management and Administration. The school will introduce the courses to prospective students and families at its Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 19 November.

Headteacher Rob Mahon said the move reflected his determination to give young people a wider choice after their GCSEs.

“I’m delighted to say that St Aloysius’ College is offering two T Level courses from September 2027, giving young people a much wider choice post-16,” he said.

“The university path is not for everybody and with those new technical qualifications we’re in a position to offer a real and ambitious alternative.”

Mr Mahon also regards the recently reported figure of 1 million young people out of work, training or education “a national scandal” and feels called upon to support the government in its efforts to tackle the crisis: “It doesn’t have to be this way”.

Each two-year T Level combines classroom learning with an industry placement of at least 315 hours—around 45 days. Equivalent in size to three A Levels, the qualifications allow students to develop specialist knowledge alongside practical workplace experience.

Digital Software Development will cover designing, building and testing software, alongside areas including data and cyber security. Management and Administration will explore how organisations manage people, money and projects, developing skills in communication, planning and problem-solving.

The new courses will be open to eligible students progressing from the college’s Year 11 and those joining from other schools. Families can discuss course content, entry requirements and available support with the team at the Open Evening.

Mr Mahon added that staff were “determined to make it a resounding success for current students in Year 11 as well as new joiners”.

The evening will also feature guest speaker David Barker FRSA, founder of Placer, an organisation focused on workforce readiness and social mobility.

The Sixth Form Open Evening takes place at St Aloysius’ College, Hornsey Lane, on Thursday 19 November, from 4.30–6.30pm. Prospective students and their families can register through the school website.