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Welcome to St Mary's Catholic School

We are delighted that you are considering joining St Mary’s Sixth Form as a place to continue your studies. We recognise that this stage in your life is crucial in establishing the key skills and preparation for life beyond school, whether that be at university, further education, apprenticeships or in the workplace. Whether you are currently studying at our school or joining us from elsewhere, our Sixth Form offers a highly distinctive experience. Our Sixth Form is a vibrant and energetic place to study. Sixth Form life involves much more than simply academic study. At St Mary’s, we are proud of the provision we offer, which allows students to develop a wide range of skills, talents and knowledge, as well as providing many opportunities for students to develop as individuals in a more social, moral, ethical, and spiritual sense. Our Sixth Form is characterised by its strong sense of community, wide-ranging curriculum and broad offer of extra-enrichment opportunities - both extra-curricular and super-curricular. We have an outstanding Sixth Form Area, a highly dedicated team of pastoral staff, teachers, and leaders, as well as highly talented and hard-working students, blessed with enthusiasm and wonderful gifts and talents.

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,459 Total

No. of Boys

768 (52.6%)

No. of Girls

691 (47.4%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

30.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

11.7%

A*/A grades

35.38%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

93%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:33%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:60%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

71%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:91%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:10%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Drama and Music
Sixth Form students enjoy taking part in drama and music productions including the yearly whole school production. We have many talented musicians in our student body and there are also various opportunities to take part in the orchestra and the school choir, whilst also participating in whole school concerts.
Student Leadership Scheme
All Sixth Form students participate in the Student Leadership Scheme completing weekly activities. As the most senior students in the school, Sixth Form students are expected to act as positive role models for all other students in the school community guiding them both academically and pastorally.
Sport
There are many opportunities to develop sporting interests at St Mary’s. We currently have a very successful basketball team, as well as netball and football teams. Sixth Form students have been very keen, in the past couple of years, to also train and mentor teams in the younger year groups of the school. Not only do we offer a range of team sports, but students also have access to a modern, state-of-the-art gym.

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed