Welcome to The McAuley Catholic High School
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE MCAULEY SIXTH FORM. WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT YOU ARE EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITY OF JOINING US AT THIS EXCITING TIME IN YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY!McAuley Sixth Formers celebrate strong A level results year after year! consistently ranking among the top performing Sixth Forms in the localityStudents achieve the qualifications at the grades required to progress onto their chosen pathways in employment, apprenticeships or university including Oxbridge, other Russell Group institutions and prestigious universities abroad. We take great pride in our exemplary pastoral care. In the McAuley Sixth Form, you will be treated as an adult, fostering your growth into a confident and independent individual. Sixth Form is your opportunity to Shine, and you will be guided and supported to progress with the qualifications and personal qualities necessary to achieve your aspirations.In recent years, we have broadened our curriculum to ensure that you can continue your education with us whatever your starting point. In recent years, we have added vocational A-level equivalent courses such as: Dance, Applied Law, Creative iMedia and new for September Btec Music Performance, whilst maintaining a highly academic pathway. Additionally and increasingly popular, students can also take an Extended Project Qualification, undertake Work Experience, and sign up to enrichment qualifications including British Sign Language, and First Aid. We offer an excellent one-year Foundation Year Program which provides a unique provision to enable those students that need to resit GCSE English Language and Maths and attain additional qualifications ahead of embarking on a level 3 pathway or apprenticeship, can do just that.On average class sizes of around 13! This affords students the attention and support required to achieve their true potential.Flexible Learning allows you to develop time management skills and encourages independence and responsibility. Our 1:1 Academic Mentoring provides you with a personal mentor who will meet with you for Mental Health & Wellbeing as well as Academic support.Our highly dedicated, experienced tutors are committed to helping you develop your talents in all aspects of academic, cultural, spiritual and social life. Numerous extra- curricular opportunities in performing arts, outdoor pursuits, DofE, Public Speaking, charitable events and many more. There really is something for everyone and all in a recently refurbished Sixth Form Graduate Centre with new facilities and Wi-Fi for Sixth Formers only!We welcome applications from students from all backgrounds. Whether you are of Catholic, other or no faith, we are sure that you will quickly form strong friendships and feel part of the Sixth Form whether you are coming from McAuley or another school.We wish you every success in your GCSEs and look forward to welcoming you into the McAuley Sixth Form for September 2025.Ms Nicky JefferiesHead of Sixth Form
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No Boarder
School Type
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Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,445 Total
No. of Boys
694 (48.0%)
No. of Girls
751 (52.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
5.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.94%
A*/A grades
17.82%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
86%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
55%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 3, 2025
Sixth Form Online Prospectus Live
Nov 6, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Nov 24, 2025
Application Process Opens
Mar 23, 2026
Conditional Offers
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 1 - Oct 24
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 26
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 19
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 12
May Bank Holiday
May 4 - May 5
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 21 - Sep 1
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