St Mary’s is a Christian school community at the heart of which are the values of truth, love and service, justice and peace. The Sixth Form provides a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which students can thrive both academically and personally. Our high expectations of conduct, politeness, respect and appearance benefit the whole school community, allowing students to concentrate fully on achieving their best whilst feeling secure and valued.
A large proportion of our available places are taken up by suitable candidates from our own Year 11 but we welcome enquiries from outside applicants for the remaining places. Students joining us from other schools tell us each year how quickly they settle into the school and how welcoming they find our Sixth Form. We, in turn, value the contribution made by students from other schools.
Sixth Formers are treated as young adults and are given increasing amounts of responsibility. They are encouraged to offer care and service to each other, to the school and to the wider community. Likewise, their tutors and teachers offer a great deal of support and guidance; they take a keen interest in student welfare and provide strong pastoral care. Links with parents are considered to be of the utmost importance.
Academically, St Mary’s has a great deal to offer. Our specialism is the provision of a wide range of well-taught A levels. We are proud of our excellent standard of teaching across all subjects. Our professional, dedicated and hard working staff consistently encourage and guide students of all ability into achieving their very best academically. In turn, we expect the highest levels of effort, commitment and achievement from our students. The school’s excellent examination success is well known.
We are a Language College, and as such strongly recommend that all students entering our Sixth Form continue with some form of foreign language learning. In addition to the academic achievements of our students, we place great emphasis on enhancing personal development. Opportunities abound for students to meet new people, build confidence and broaden their experiences. We actively encourage all sixth formers to take on responsibilities, form interest groups and become involved in the many projects on offer. Students in the Sixth Form offer a great deal of service to the school, their parishes and communities, thereby developing a sensitivity to others, improved communication skills, qualities of leadership and a sense of citizenship. The school offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. Student groups and societies are formed to pursue many different interests.
If you feel that St Mary’s offers the right environment in which to continue your studies, we look forward to discussing this with you.