Welcome to St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Welcome to SM6, our welcoming, supportive and inclusive sixth form at St Mary’s Catholic College. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in our last inspection, and achieving outcomes which are consistently in the top 10% of all sixth form outcomes, we are proud of our focus on academic excellence and exceptional personal development, underpinned by strong Catholic values of social justice and the intrinsic dignity of every individual. We truly are “Ordinary people working together to achieve extraordinary things”, and we invite students of all faiths and backgrounds to come and see for yourself! Whether you're looking to progress to university, gain new skills for the workplace, or simply pursue your passion, SM6 is the perfect place to start. Our SM6 team provide support and challenge, rewards and opportunities and opportunities to lead and take responsibility. We believe that with hard work and tailored support, all students can achieve their full potential. SM6 is a Catholic college but welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds to benefit from and enjoy our diverse community.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
2,438 Total
No. of Boys
1,175 (48.2%)
No. of Girls
1,263 (51.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
39.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.28%
A*/A grades
24.21%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
92%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
60%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
8%
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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Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 16, 2025
SM6 Open Event
Jan 13, 2026
SM6 Open Event
Feb 7, 2026
SM6 Open Event
Mar 26, 2026
Applicant Evening
Jul 3, 2026
Taster 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
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Mar 28 - Apr 12
May Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 21 - Aug 31
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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