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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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School Type

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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:13%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:67%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:11%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

60%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:88%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:18%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%



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SM6 Open Events

Taster Day

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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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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At SM6, we know that your time with us is about much more than exams and coursework. Yes, great qualifications matter, but so does the journey you take along the way. That’s why all our students are expected to dive into enrichment opportunities – something we make easier for you by pausing lessons for this purpose every Wednesday afternoon.

SM6 Gym Class
Weight and cardio focused gym classes. Students can also opt to use the free gym if they don’t wish to participate in the class.
International Trips
Each subject runs trips in line with the curriculum, however we also run international trips, such as: Skiiing, New York, Iceland, Paris, and Barcelona Football Tour.
Hull Performance Academy
Dance, Acting and Singing. Students have the opportunity to take part in a range of performances guided by an award winning department. Students will also have the opportunity to audition for prestigious dance and acting schools.

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityKingston upon Hull, City of
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed