Sixth Form

"Students achieve well because of the good teaching and  outstanding support they receive."

                                                                                        Ofsted 2008

St. Mary's Sixth Form has an excellent reputation and a proven track record of academic success based on individual guidance, support and first class teaching.

In 2011 St. Mary’s A Level achievements were again outstanding with more than half of the grades achieved being A* to B and nearly a third of the grades achieved being A* and A. 

St. Mary's offer a wide range of courses taught by experience and specialist staff, a caring and dedicated Sixth Form team, excellent study facilities and access to technology and a winning combination of high academic achievement and exciting extra curricular opportunities.

"Students' personal development is outstanding"

                                                                                               Ofsted

Each student is assigned to a Student Progress Leader who oversees his or her academic progress. The Sixth Form team plays a major role in the personal, social and spiritual development of every student helping to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience of life in Higher Education and employment.

Beyond the formal curriculum there are numerous opportunities for students to be involved in a broad range of activities including overseas expeditions and exchanges, fundraising events, a wide variety of sports and the mentoring of younger pupils. Students also have the opportunity to contribute to the running of the Sixth Form as prefects and Students Managers and through an elected Common Room Committee. Sixth Form also has representatives on the School Council, the committee for Healthy Schools' Initiative and students are actively involved in all aspects of school life with opportunities for demonstrating leadership and initiative.

"Sixth Form students show excellent personal qualities: they are confident, sensible and articulate adults who enjoy schools and relish their additional responsibilities."

                                                                                               Ofsted