Why Join Us

 

Many words have been used to describe it - 'personal', 'ambitious', but the most commonly used description is 'friendly'. These words combined begin to give you a flavour of what makes St Mary’s so special.

Mrs North, Director of Sixth Form

We are delighted you are considering joining our sixth form

St Mary's Sixth Form is not just a place to study; it is a place to discover your true potential as you continue your own journey.  We understand that your time in Sixth Form is a pivotal moment in in your educational development and we are committed to guiding you every step of the way.  At St Mary's we offer you:

Excellent Quality of Teaching:  Our Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses taught by experienced teachers who are passionate about your success.  With a devoted and experienced Sixth Form team who focus on individuals in our community, the excellent classroom teaching, as well as small class sizes, you have all the foundations to achieve great success in A-level and Applied courses.

Top Quality Destinations:  Each year we excel at securing places at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, as well as positions on competitive apprenticeship schemes with top employers. Life after St Mary’s is promising and fulfilling for all of our alumni and we will be there to support them long after they leave us. 

A Choice of Pathways:  Whatever your starting point, there is a pathway for you at St Mary's Sixth Form.  The diagram below will show you the routes that you can take.  If you would like any support with this just get in touch with the team via the contacts page.

 

 

 

Our Ethos:   Our Catholic ethos means that people are at the heart of all that we do; we strongly believe every student deserves to be happy in their learning, develop their personal character as they go on their journey, have ambition for their personal best and enjoy the highest quality of academic and pastoral support every step of the way. Principles of leadership, community spirit, compassion and kindness are fundamental to our unique Sixth Form. If you’re looking to achieve personal success, benefit from excellent care and enjoy a memorable Sixth Form experience – journey with us - you are in the right place.