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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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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:23%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:46%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:15%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

55%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:85%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:23%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:11%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Sixth Form Open Evening

Application Opens

Conditional Offers

Taster Days

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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Enrichment Activities

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Students at McAuley Sixth Form have many opportunities to develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and engage in our vibrant extracurricular and enrichment programmes. They also make meaningful contributions to the wider community. Our students flourish the Sixth Form, leaving as confident, capable young adults equipped with the skills, values, and enthusiasm for lifelong learning needed for future success.

First Aid Trianing
Duke of Edinburgh
British Sign Language

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed