Welcome to The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Sixth Form students make consistently good and often, exceptional progress. Sixth Form students benefit from high-quality teaching and a curriculum which is appropriate to their needs.“The school has raised its expectations for students in the sixth form. Students are committed to their studies and learning. Sixth-form students are positive role models for younger pupils. For example, they take pride in running a number of clubs and activities for pupils in Years 7 to 11”.“Students in the sixth form appreciate the level of detail and support provided by staff to improve their learning and understanding.”For younger pupils, “the school is committed to supporting pupils who have fallen behind with reading. Staff identify weaker readers and use a range of strategies to help these pupils gain confidence and fluency in their reading. For example, students in the sixth form work with younger pupils in reading sessions”.“The careers programme is well structured. Events, including careers fairs and visiting speakers, provide pupils with helpful guidance. Students in the sixth form receive personalised information and advice on pathways towards universities and apprenticeships”.The Douay Martyrs Sixth Form offers high quality education and training to students. The students in our Sixth Form have had outstanding results with students making excellent progress between GCSE and A Level. Sixth Form is a place where all our students can enjoy success in a friendly and supportive environment. Teachers and students work in a partnership and we have high expectations, and we believe that by working together we can ensure the best possible results for each individual. We offer a wide range of A-Level courses as well as BTEC IT, which run over 2 years. We also provide numerous opportunities for students to get involved with wider learning, leadership, volunteering, charitable and community projects.The ethos of our Sixth Form is to ensure our students leave The Douay Martyrs sixth form with qualifications that match their personal interests and career aspirations and ensuring each individual develops the social and interpersonal skills to lead happy and productive lives.We offer:Quality teaching and learning.A wide range of courses.A friendly, happy and supportive environment.A rich programme of activities.A full programme of higher education and careers advice and support. Mr D PatelAssistant Head Teacher: Head of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,437 Total
No. of Boys
809 (56.3%)
No. of Girls
628 (43.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
39.8%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
1.98%
A*/A grades
13.28%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
98%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
N/A
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
73%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Admissions Process
Quick ApplyKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 18, 2025
Open Evening
Dec 5, 2025
Application Submission Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Offers for places will be made by
May 1, 2026
Offers made must be accepted or declined by
Aug 20, 2026
Enrolment Day
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Oct 30
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 26 - Oct 30
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
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