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Sixth Form

Welcome to our Sixth Form

Our students flourish academically and socially, as they gain the skills, qualities and values they need to pursue a future of fulfilment.

At St Mary's, every student has access to inspiring teaching and personalised support. All girls are known and encouraged to build their unique talents and intellectual independence, in our dynamic setting.

Our A Level choices

A warm welcome from Robin Griffiths, Head of Sixth Form

Our parent survey report

Our setting

Study in our Sixth Form Centre, a dynamic, safe space in the heart of Cambridge.

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High Performance Learning

Develop an evidence-based set of skills and attitudes at St Mary's

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Our A Level choices

We can accommodate all combinations of subjects, however focused or diverse.

What will you choose?

Our A Level results

Our students achieve exceptional results across a broad range of A Level subjects.

81 %

A* or A grades

97 %

A* - B grades

100 %

Students pursuing ambitious future paths

“We feel so lucky that we made this choice! My husband and I work in education and really do understand how St Mary's go the extra mile for the girls in their care.”

Parent survey 2019

“Having joined the school in Year 7, I’ve been aiming to study at the Royal Veterinary College since Year 9. St Mary's has encouraged and supported me to pursue my goal every step of the way.”

Natasha C-C. Student

““The music department is pretty amazing at St Mary’s. I'm delighted to have a place at Cambridge – my teachers encouraged me to apply and were so helpful with the entire process.”

Henrietta McF. Student

“The Upper Sixth has been my favourite year so far at St Mary's – I have enjoyed studying languages and my teachers are inspiring. ”

Flores W. Student

“St Mary’s opens girls’ minds to the world, to have not only knowledge and understanding of it, but to be able to reflect upon culture and society and to contribute significantly to it.”

Rachel Gleeson, Alumna

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