Welcome to St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Every Student in St Mary’s Sixth Form & Leadership Centre is valued and treated as an individual. Students have access to personalised courses and learning experiences that promote the highest standards of academic attainment, personal and social development.We set high standards and expectations, encouraging and supporting students to be ambitious about achieving their full potential. Students benefit from a distinctive and unique curriculum provision giving opportunities for achieving a broad range of accreditations and experiences to support all career progression routes.Our Sixth Form & Leadership Centre offers:A personalised and flexible sixth form curriculum with a range of A Levels, Applied General and Technical Awards and Level 2 coursesA comprehensive induction programme to ensure seamless progression from previous learningProfessional Learning Pathways that combine academic and leadership qualifications with placements in business/industryHigh quality tutoring and subject mentoringA wide range of enrichment activities including Duke of Edinburgh Awards, LAMDA Public Speaking accreditations, subject specific fieldwork and offsite visitsHigh quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) This section of our website provides a comprehensive range of information about our Sixth Form but for more information please contact admin@st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk Prospective applicants, particularly those who attend other schools, are encouraged to visit St Mary’s to meet staff and tour our school and sixth form facilities. To book a visit, please contact the Administration team on 01992 629124.We look forward to welcoming you to our inspiring learning community.
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No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
982 Total
No. of Boys
475 (48.4%)
No. of Girls
507 (51.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
17.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.58%
A*/A grades
9.68%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
91%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
52%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 12, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
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 3 - Oct 24
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 3 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 16 - Mar 30
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 11 - May 25
Half Term 2
May 30 - Jul 24
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 24 - Aug 31
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Enrichment Activities
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