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<strong>Prospectus</strong><br />

A place to excel.<br />

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INSIDE<br />

Why choose <strong>St</strong> Mary’s 06<br />

Life in the <strong>Sixth</strong> (16-18 years) 08<br />

Boarding 33<br />

Joining <strong>St</strong> Mary’s School 34<br />

A place to excel.<br />

Choose a <strong>Sixth</strong> Form that<br />

believes in your potential.<br />

Here, you will find the inspiration,<br />

opportunity and support you<br />

need to discover and pursue<br />

your individual talents with<br />

confidence and joy.<br />

Our approach will enable your<br />

intellectual and social confidence<br />

to flourish. We empower you to<br />

realise your potential, to follow<br />

your dreams and to make a<br />

positive contribution to society.<br />

Whatever future path you<br />

choose… engineer, artist,<br />

programmer, leader, linguist,<br />

mathematician, athlete,<br />

musician, citizen… at <strong>St</strong> Mary’s<br />

we believe inspired girls make<br />

great women.<br />

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Visit <strong>St</strong> Mary’s <strong>Sixth</strong><br />

and be inspired...<br />

Our Open Events and virtual tours will<br />

enable you to experience our unique<br />

and inspirational schools.<br />

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A Level artwork by Laura C.<br />

WE EMPOWER GIRLS<br />

TO REALISE THEIR<br />

POTENTIAL, TO FOLLOW<br />

THEIR DREAMS AND<br />

TO MAKE A POSITIVE<br />

CONTRIBUTION<br />

TO SOCIETY.<br />

WELCOME<br />

TO ST MARY’S<br />

SIXTH<br />

Choosing the right <strong>Sixth</strong> Form is a big decision. A Level<br />

grades are important, but it is also a time to build your<br />

independence and self-belief, as you look to the future.<br />

We offer a <strong>Sixth</strong> Form<br />

experience that will enable<br />

you to face the world with<br />

confidence, in readiness<br />

for university, employment<br />

and life.<br />

At <strong>St</strong> Mary’s you will have<br />

access to the personalised<br />

support of our subject<br />

teachers, who are dedicated<br />

to ensuring you reach your<br />

full potential.<br />

This is a place where<br />

genuine friendship<br />

blossoms and life in the<br />

<strong>Sixth</strong> is full of laughter, fun<br />

and exploration.<br />

I warmly invite you to<br />

visit us, to discover why<br />

<strong>St</strong> Mary’s is the perfect<br />

choice for you.<br />

Mr Robin Griffiths<br />

Head of the <strong>Sixth</strong><br />

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WHY CHOOSE<br />

ST MARY’S?<br />

ST MARY’S HAS BEEN AWARDED<br />

AN ACCREDITATION BY THE<br />

BRITISH COUNCIL IN THE<br />

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AWARDS<br />

FOR INTEGRATING INTERNATIONAL<br />

LEARNING THROUGHOUT ITS<br />

ENTIRE SCHOOL AND<br />

TEACHING CURRICULUM.<br />

From our <strong>Cambridge</strong> location and academic results, to our<br />

extra-curricular opportunities and inspiring role models –<br />

there are many reasons to choose us.<br />

Independence<br />

In an environment focused on inspiring and enabling<br />

young women, your intellectual and social independence<br />

will flourish.<br />

Realise your potential<br />

Supported by teachers who believe in your potential, and<br />

free of gender stereotypes, you can pursue your goals with<br />

drive and resilience.<br />

Aim high<br />

92% of all of our A Level students received first choice of<br />

University in 2022.<br />

Community<br />

You will be part of an inclusive community grounded in<br />

Christian values – such as integrity, justice and compassion –<br />

inspired by our foundress, Mary Ward.<br />

Happiness<br />

Your wellbeing is our priority and we will encourage you to<br />

find a healthy study/life balance. If you are happy, we believe<br />

you can achieve more.<br />

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AIMING HIGH<br />

Whilst we cannot know what world you will experience in<br />

2030, 2040 and beyond, our education will enable you to<br />

continue to thrive – whatever your goals, both now and in<br />

years to come.<br />

Using the knowledge and skills, experiences and<br />

understanding, wisdom and values gained in the <strong>Sixth</strong>,<br />

our students go on to achieve amazing things.<br />

Our leaver destinations<br />

Maybe you will trace the footsteps of recent students, who<br />

have gone on to pursue Chemistry at Oxford, Film and TV<br />

Production at York, Architecture at Newcastle, Biological<br />

Sciences at Edinburgh, Mathematics at the London School<br />

of Economics (LSE) or an apprenticeship?<br />

Or perhaps you will blaze your own trail. Whatever path you<br />

choose, we believe that inspired girls make great women.<br />

UNIVERSITY<br />

DESTINATIONS<br />

2022<br />

• 44 applicants<br />

• 2 Oxbridge entrants<br />

• 22 Russell Group places<br />

• 1 entry each to London School of<br />

Economics, University College London<br />

and Imperial College London<br />

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REALISING<br />

YOUR POTENTIAL<br />

GRADUATES OF GIRLS’<br />

SCHOOLS ARE SIX TIMES<br />

MORE LIKELY TO CONSIDER<br />

MAJORING IN MATHS,<br />

SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY<br />

AND THREE TIMES MORE<br />

LIKELY TO CONSIDER<br />

ENGINEERING COMPARED<br />

TO GIRLS WHO ATTENDED<br />

COED SCHOOLS.<br />

In small classes, you will access personalised academic<br />

support, from teachers committed to enabling you to realise<br />

your potential.<br />

Our tutorial-style teaching places an emphasis on discussion<br />

and independent thinking – perfect preparation for university<br />

study. As you progress, you will be free to take the initiative,<br />

deepening your subject knowledge through self-study and<br />

wider reading.<br />

Pursue your goals<br />

Our approach is tailored to bringing out the best in young<br />

women. Free from gender stereotypes, at <strong>St</strong> Mary’s you will<br />

find every opportunity is open and you will gain the resilience<br />

and drive to pursue your chosen path.<br />

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YOUR A LEVEL<br />

CHOICES<br />

We offer a wide range of A Level subjects. All are taught by<br />

highly experienced and supportive teaching staff.<br />

I AM SO EXCITED TO TAKE THE<br />

NEXT STEPS IN MY EDUCATION<br />

AND STUDY BIOLOGICAL<br />

SCIENCES AT EDINBURGH! I’M<br />

SO GRATEFUL FOR MY TIME<br />

AT ST MARY’S FOR ALLOWING<br />

ME TO FIND AND DEVELOP MY<br />

PASSION FOR THE SCIENCES.<br />

Alice G - A*A*A*A*A<br />

Edinburgh to study Biological Sciences<br />

Our students usually study three A Levels, achieving<br />

strong results across the spectrum, from humanities and<br />

languages, to the creative and performing arts and STEM<br />

subjects.<br />

A Levels+<br />

Remember that alongside A Levels, you will develop additional<br />

skills and knowledge. Opportunities include the Extended<br />

Project Qualification, GCSE courses in French, German or<br />

Spanish, leadership experience, our Philosophy, Ethics and<br />

Religion course and a choice of enrichment activities.<br />

Digital <strong>Sixth</strong> Form<br />

We will provide you with a Chromebook, with Microsoft 365,<br />

with access to our online learning platform – to ensure you<br />

can study independently, when and where it suits you. Use<br />

your Chromebook to access collaborative work and to gain<br />

essential personalised teacher guidance and feedback.<br />

Academic Scholars<br />

You will also find plenty of scope to challenge and extend<br />

your learning. Our Academic Scholars’ programme includes<br />

a wide range of activities, designed to further extend<br />

learning such as cross-curricular Academic Curriculum<br />

Days, being a Scholar’s Liaison for a younger girl, leading<br />

an Art workshop or joining our STEM outreach work in local<br />

primary schools.guidance and feedback.<br />

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ENRICHMENT<br />

Hand-pick a selection of enrichment opportunities that reflect<br />

your unique interests, talents and goals.<br />

Inspiring <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />

At regular Learning Lunches guest speakers working in the<br />

<strong>Cambridge</strong> area share fascinating insights into careers such<br />

as medicine, research, business, law and the civil service.<br />

You will also benefit from <strong>Cambridge</strong> connections that<br />

regularly enhance A Level study – from lectures at Babraham<br />

Research Institute to exhibitions in the Fitzwilliam Museum<br />

– our city offers uniquely innovative learning opportunities at<br />

every turn.<br />

Taking on the world<br />

Join your friends on cultural and educational adventures,<br />

that extend your learning, as you make memories that last a<br />

lifetime.<br />

Popular adventures include a Classics trip to Rome; cultural<br />

trips to Amsterdam and Iceland; the Duke of Edinburgh<br />

Award scheme, plus experiences that support our Christian<br />

ethos, such as our annual trip to Lourdes.<br />

Closer to home, depending on your A Level subjects, you will<br />

have access to opportunities such as theatre or gallery trips,<br />

STEM competitions, Maths Challenges and field trips – each<br />

one selected to enhance studies in the classroom.<br />

Your E-journal<br />

Each student creates an E-journal, illustrating the depth and<br />

breadth of their academic growth and interests by detailing<br />

activities such as visits, trips, speakers and wider reading<br />

beyond the syllabus.<br />

I’M SO GLAD ST MARY’S HAS<br />

GIVEN ME THE OPPORTUNITIES<br />

TO EXPLORE MY INTERESTS<br />

AND SUPPORTED ME TO KEEP<br />

MOTIVATED THROUGHOUT<br />

MY REVISION.<br />

Sarah H<br />

York to study Film and Television Production<br />

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58%<br />

of our EPQ students<br />

achieved an impressive<br />

A* grade in 2022<br />

EXTENDED PROJECT<br />

QUALIFICATION (EPQ)<br />

GAINING<br />

INDEPENDENCE<br />

Learn to take more responsibility and gain<br />

independence as you prepare to move on to<br />

university, vocational training or employment.<br />

In addition to your A Level subjects, you can enrich<br />

your learning experience to develop skills that are<br />

highly-valued by universities and employers.<br />

GCSE to A Level<br />

An Academic Engagement Resource full of subjectspecific<br />

learning opportunities including: <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />

University Public Lectures, iTunesU resources, TED<br />

talks, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), will<br />

help you take the leap from GCSE to A Level study.<br />

By completing an EPQ you can develop your creative<br />

thinking, resilience and independent research skills, as well<br />

as earning up to 70 UCAS points.<br />

An EPQ is an opportunity to research a topic of your choice,<br />

in order to produce one of the following:<br />

• Research based written report<br />

• Production (e.g. charity event, sports event, fashion show)<br />

• Artefact (e.g. a piece of art, composed musical<br />

performance, computer game)<br />

What will you investigate?<br />

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Thinking big<br />

In Year 12, you will explore some of life’s big<br />

questions through our Philosophy, Ethics and<br />

Religion (PER) course. Practising critical thinking<br />

skills and discussing ethical, philosophical and<br />

theological perspectives is great preparation for<br />

university interviews and study – as well as for life.<br />

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THE ENVIRONMENT, TEACHERS,<br />

CULTURE AND EVERYTHING<br />

ABOUT ST MARYS WAS THE RIGHT<br />

FIT FOR ME AND GAVE ME THE<br />

CONFIDENCE TO PURSUE THE<br />

STUDIES AND CAREER I WANTED<br />

TO EVEN WHEN IT FELT VERY<br />

DISTANT OR OUT OF REACH – AND<br />

I MET MY BEST FRIENDS THERE.<br />

Jenifer E – Alumna<br />

FINDING<br />

HAPPINESS<br />

SUPPORT WHEN<br />

YOU NEED IT<br />

To support your wellbeing, you will discover plenty of<br />

ways to establish a healthy study/life balance.<br />

Alongside your tutor and subject teachers, wider<br />

pastoral care will be on-hand – should you need it –<br />

including access to our nurses and counsellor.<br />

You will find plenty of ways to get active – from<br />

yoga or working-out in our dedicated, on-site gym<br />

or weights room, to competitive sport. There is<br />

something to suit all ability levels and interests.<br />

Life in the <strong>Sixth</strong> is full of co-curricular activities, social<br />

events, international trips, fundraisers and more,<br />

offering plenty of ways to create opportunities, build<br />

friendships and share experiences.<br />

Making the leap to A Level study is a big step.<br />

When guidance is needed along the way, our support<br />

is outstanding.<br />

Regular meetings with your<br />

tutor will help you to review<br />

academic progress, identify<br />

any matters arising and<br />

consider your wider goals.<br />

Your subject teachers will<br />

set engaging, meaningful<br />

tasks for homework,<br />

which hone self-study<br />

skills and deepen subject<br />

knowledge, understanding<br />

and application. Available<br />

before and after lessons, as<br />

well as during breaks and<br />

study periods, each teacher<br />

will support you in reaching<br />

your potential.<br />

All tutors and subject<br />

teachers access advice<br />

from our Learning Support<br />

department on how best to<br />

support students.<br />

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BEING PART<br />

OF A COMMUNITY<br />

You will be part of a vibrant, inclusive community in which<br />

genuine friendships blossom between students of all faiths<br />

and secular backgrounds, from all around the world.<br />

Tutor groups<br />

Small tutor groups give plenty of opportunity to meet<br />

regularly with your tutor who will get to know you and<br />

work with you to achieve your goals.<br />

I HAVE BEEN AT ST MARY’S SINCE<br />

YEAR 7 AND IT HAS HELPED ME<br />

TO GROW IN CONFIDENCE BOTH<br />

ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY.<br />

I’M EXCITED TO MOVE ONTO A<br />

BIGGER SETTING AND TO BUILD<br />

ON THE MEMORIES I’VE MADE AT<br />

ST MARY’S.<br />

Tutorial programme<br />

In fortnightly sessions, you will explore a range of useful<br />

topics within your tutor group.<br />

Topics are diverse and include: careers, revision skills,<br />

self-esteem, procrastination, gap year options, digital<br />

safety, financial intelligence and sleep!<br />

Rosie P - A*A*A*A<br />

Kent to study Biomedical Science<br />

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE<br />

Charitable giving and values such as justice, courage and hard<br />

work are integral to life in the <strong>Sixth</strong> at <strong>St</strong> Mary’s.<br />

As a Mary Ward School, we<br />

nurture courage and resilience<br />

in all our students and you will<br />

have space to reflect on your<br />

place in the world, as well as to<br />

realise the power you have to<br />

stand up for what you believe in.<br />

There are plenty of ways to<br />

make a positive difference<br />

including: organising events<br />

such as our Macmillan coffee<br />

morning, running campaigns<br />

to raise awareness, supporting<br />

our outreach programme or<br />

performing at our Boarders’<br />

Concert to raise funds.<br />

Many students complete the<br />

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award<br />

to develop their sense of<br />

independence and responsibility.<br />

We have a high completion<br />

rate for the Award and our<br />

<strong>Sixth</strong> Formers inspire Bronze<br />

and Silver Award participants<br />

across <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire,<br />

as Ambassadors for this<br />

internationally-recognised Award.<br />

Through Girl Up, a global<br />

movement founded by the UN<br />

to promote gender equality, our<br />

students connect with likeminded<br />

young women to make<br />

positive change to the lives of<br />

girls in developing countries.<br />

If you would like to be a social<br />

justice pioneer, then join other<br />

students on the CAFOD Youth<br />

Leadership Programme in<br />

Year 12 and gain the skills<br />

and inspiration you need to<br />

effect change.<br />

ECO COUNCIL<br />

<strong>St</strong> Mary’s Environment Action Group (EAG)<br />

empowers girls to be leaders of sustainability<br />

and biodiversity in our community.<br />

The dynamic group is committed to the<br />

continuous improvement of our environmental<br />

performance, not only by improving the School’s<br />

physical environment, but also by educating our<br />

community about the importance of sustainable<br />

development. The EAG has established<br />

the weekly ‘ways to eco-engage’ initiative,<br />

considering issues such as fast fashion, climate<br />

change and microplastics.<br />

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TAKING THE LEAD<br />

As you become more independent, you will gain responsibility –<br />

both in your studies and in wider <strong>Sixth</strong> Form life.<br />

In the SIxth, students lead by example, modelling our core<br />

community values of compassion and kindness to younger girls<br />

across our schools. Key leadership roles suit different individual<br />

strengths and include: Head Girl, our prefect team, Music and<br />

Games captains.<br />

If elected to a leadership position, you will play a key role in many<br />

activities – from helping with community outreach, to planning and<br />

contributing to wider <strong>St</strong> Mary’s events.<br />

If selected to join our School Council, you will gain first-hand<br />

experience of democracy in action – discussing matters which<br />

affect students across our school.<br />

Using your initiative<br />

If you have an interest or talent you would like to share … why not set<br />

up a club or society for younger girls? Previous student-led initiatives<br />

include MedVet Soc and clubs for Drama, Music and Politics.<br />

Alternatively, you could co-ordinate external speakers, organising<br />

events that enrich life in the SIxth by bringing fresh ideas and<br />

inspiring stories from the wider world.<br />

Encouraging enterprise<br />

If you have a flair for business, then the <strong>St</strong>udent Investor or School<br />

Enterprise Challenges will hone your skills and you can meet likeminded<br />

students in our Business and Economics Society. In Year 12,<br />

aspiring accountants can enter the ‘BASE’ competition run by The<br />

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).<br />

Being a role model<br />

As part of our mentoring scheme, you will be partnered with a<br />

younger girl, as someone she can rely on for advice and support.<br />

This provides a valuable insight into what it takes to be a good<br />

mentor – a key skill for your future in employment and as a citizen.<br />

SINCE 2008 WHEN I JOINED IN<br />

RECEPTION I HAVE BEEN SUPPORTED<br />

BY A CARING COMMUNITY OF BOTH<br />

STAFF AND STUDENTS HELPING ME<br />

TO REACH MY FULL POTENTIAL. THEY<br />

HAVE SUPPORTED ME IN MY JOURNEY<br />

IN DISCOVERING MY LOVE FOR BOTH<br />

PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION.<br />

Lizzie W - A*A*BB<br />

Edge Hill to study Educational Psychology<br />

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FUTURE PATHS<br />

Visits from university representatives, regular events,<br />

work experience and bespoke careers advice will help<br />

you to plan for the future.<br />

Careers advice<br />

You will have access to our Careers Department, full<br />

of resources and information on careers and higher<br />

education options.<br />

Our in-house careers team has links with universities,<br />

specialist Further Education establishments and highlyregarded<br />

apprenticeship schemes. They also provide<br />

guidance on tasks such as CV writing, considering<br />

future career paths and interview techniques.<br />

Work placements<br />

You will gain valuable experience through at least one<br />

work placement.<br />

Our placements range from dynamic small businesses<br />

to world-leading organisations such as: Addenbrooke’s<br />

Hospital, the Babraham Institute, BBC Radio, Cheffins<br />

Fine Art, Jagex Games <strong>St</strong>udio, Microsoft Research,<br />

Mott MacDonald, Purcell Architects, SOS Children’s<br />

Villages, University of <strong>Cambridge</strong> and WSP Engineers.<br />

ALUMNAE<br />

NETWORK<br />

Leaving <strong>St</strong> Mary’s is not an ending – it’s the<br />

beginning of a life-long relationship as a member<br />

of our Pastonian Association. Special events,<br />

reunions and opportunities to support the School<br />

ensure you’ll stay involved and always remain a<br />

part of the <strong>St</strong> Mary’s community.<br />

You’ll join over 4,000 <strong>St</strong> Mary’s alumnae,<br />

ensuring you can stay in touch with old<br />

friends, expand your contacts and contribute<br />

to the <strong>St</strong> Mary’s community.<br />

Membership of the Pastonian Association<br />

offers an invaluable opportunity to build a<br />

network of strong female allies and make<br />

new friends in the process.<br />

University preparation<br />

At our Year 12 UCAS Day you will explore the practical<br />

aspects of applying to university, from selecting the<br />

right course, to writing a stand-out personal statement.<br />

Regular meetings with your tutor, alongside subject<br />

teacher advice, will also inform and support your<br />

chosen path.<br />

We have a very strong record of securing places<br />

on renowned courses at leading UK<br />

universities, conservatoires, art schools<br />

and international universities.<br />

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BEING YOURSELF<br />

Whether you enjoy drama, rowing, coding, music,<br />

debating, archery or learning Japanese – you can tailor<br />

your <strong>St</strong> Mary’s experience to reflect who you are and who<br />

you wish to become.<br />

We actively encourage you to find a healthy study/life<br />

balance, and to broaden your skills and knowledge through<br />

a variety of extra- and co-curricular activities.<br />

Sport<br />

If sport is your passion, there are opportunities to practise<br />

and compete in your chosen field. <strong>St</strong> Mary’s girls are rowers<br />

in the GB Trials Squad, county champions in netball, East<br />

of England cross country runners and district champions<br />

in hockey.<br />

Perform!<br />

Our annual productions offer all students plenty of scope to<br />

shine – either in the spotlight or behind the scenes.<br />

Celebrate!<br />

Annual events such as our Musician of the Year Competition,<br />

Art Exhibitions and Sports Awards celebrate the impressive<br />

individual talents and achievements of our students.<br />

<strong>St</strong> Mary’s Boathouse<br />

We encourage all girls to experience <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s most<br />

iconic sport and offer state-of-the-art facilities and coaching<br />

in our Boathouse, located on the river Cam. <strong>St</strong>udents in<br />

the SIxth enjoy regular opportunities to row, benefiting their<br />

fitness levels, communication and team-building skills.<br />

Sports ground<br />

All <strong>St</strong> Mary’s girls can now enjoy using new<br />

state-of-the-art sporting facilities at our<br />

Sports Ground. Developed in partnership<br />

with Homerton College, University of<br />

<strong>Cambridge</strong>, Long Road includes athletics<br />

facilities for track and field, AstroTurf pitches<br />

for hockey, rugby and football, cricket<br />

nets, and netball and tennis courts. There’s<br />

a brand new pavilion with a kitchen and<br />

changing rooms.<br />

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OUR SIXTH<br />

FORM HOME<br />

No.2 Brookside is our dedicated <strong>Sixth</strong> Form home.<br />

Designed to support independent study, it is also a<br />

social hub for busy <strong>Sixth</strong> Form life.<br />

Located just ten minutes from the station and<br />

<strong>Cambridge</strong> city centre, No.2 Brookside offers:<br />

• Dedicated classrooms<br />

• Silent study space<br />

• Social study space and computer room<br />

• Careers and Higher Education advice suite<br />

• Spacious common room<br />

• Kitchen facilities<br />

• Gym and weights room<br />

• A large private garden<br />

• On-hand support from our <strong>Sixth</strong> Form teaching team<br />

ST MARY’S OPENS GIRLS’<br />

MINDS TO THE WORLD, TO<br />

HAVE NOT ONLY KNOWLEDGE<br />

AND UNDERSTANDING OF IT,<br />

BUT TO BE ABLE TO REFLECT<br />

UPON CULTURE AND SOCIETY<br />

AND TO CONTRIBUTE<br />

SIGNIFICANTLY TO IT.<br />

<strong>Sixth</strong> Form <strong>St</strong>udent<br />

Our subject spaces<br />

Creatives love our Art and Photography Centre<br />

@ No.47, with its <strong>Sixth</strong> Form study space.<br />

Scientists innovate and experiment using with the<br />

latest equipment in our dynamic Science Hub.<br />

Performers excel in our Drama <strong>St</strong>udios and<br />

utilise our full-size stage for productions and exams.<br />

Musicians find inspiration in our Music<br />

Department with breath-taking views over<br />

<strong>Cambridge</strong> University Botanic Gardens.<br />

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BOARDING IN<br />

OUR SIXTH FORM<br />

THE ROOMS ARE REALLY<br />

BEAUTIFUL AND NEW. THEY<br />

ARE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED,<br />

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS<br />

THERE AND I REALLY<br />

LOVE THAT.<br />

Boarder<br />

Day and boarding girls form one big happy family in the<br />

<strong>Sixth</strong>, with boarders joining us from around the world.<br />

Located in a quiet, safe residential area within easy walking<br />

distance of our schools, and set in a beautiful, threestorey<br />

property, in leafy and extensive grounds, Mary Ward<br />

House accommodates 90 boarders from across over 20<br />

nationalities.<br />

Boarders from Year 5 to 13 live together, creating a<br />

second family, led and supported by a team of dedicated,<br />

caring staff.<br />

Living in <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />

Boarders enjoy organised activities across <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />

– from punting, Evensong at King’s College, Christmas<br />

dining at Peterhouse, and cream teas by the River Cam, to<br />

cultural visits and historic attractions such as the Fitzwilliam<br />

Museum, The Scott Polar Institute and Ely Cathedral.<br />

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APPLYING<br />

TO ST MARY’S<br />

JOINING OUR<br />

SIXTH FORM<br />

We welcome girls with a broad range of academic<br />

abilities, who are enthusiastic and have a desire to<br />

engage in learning.<br />

We accept applications to Year 12<br />

(Lower <strong>Sixth</strong>) all year-round.<br />

Find out how to apply at:<br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk/joinus<br />

+44 (0)1223 224 167<br />

admissions@stmaryscambridge.co.uk<br />

1. Visit us<br />

We warmly invite you to arrange a personal visit or<br />

to attend an open event, to understand more about<br />

life at <strong>St</strong> Mary’s and to meet our leadership team, staff<br />

and students.<br />

2. Apply for a place<br />

To apply, simply download and complete an<br />

application form at stmaryscambridge.co.uk/apply<br />

and return it to our admissions team.<br />

Contact us with any questions you may<br />

have on +44 (0)1223 224 167 or<br />

at admissions@stmaryscambridge.co.uk<br />

3. Assessment and interview<br />

If you are taking GCSE/iGCSE courses, we will offer a<br />

<strong>Sixth</strong> Form place based on your predicted grades.<br />

Alternatively, you will take a written assessment for<br />

each of your selected A Level subjects and attend<br />

an interview in person or via Skype with a member of<br />

our Senior Leadership Team. We will also request a<br />

reference from your current school.<br />

OPEN EVENT<br />

Book an open event or arrange<br />

a personal visit today:<br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk/visit<br />

or call +44 (0)1223 224 167<br />

Next steps<br />

Arrange your personal visit or to attend an open event<br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk/visit<br />

or call +44 (0)1223 224 167<br />

Scholarships:<br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk/scholarships<br />

Bursaries: stmaryscambridge.co.uk/bursaries<br />

Admissions FAQs:<br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk/admissionsfaq<br />

Assessment and sample papers:<br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk/assessment<br />

Fees: stmaryscambridge.co.uk/fees<br />

Application deadlines:<br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk/application<br />

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Grand Arcade<br />

Shopping Centre<br />

Downing <strong>St</strong><br />

<strong>St</strong> Andrew’s <strong>St</strong><br />

Regent <strong>St</strong><br />

PARK TERRACE<br />

Parker’s Piece<br />

Fire <strong>St</strong>ation<br />

East Rd<br />

Mill Rd<br />

Willis<br />

Parkside<br />

Swimming<br />

Pool<br />

Kelsey Kerridge<br />

Sports Centre<br />

Gresham Rd<br />

Guest Rd<br />

Mackensie<br />

Perowne <strong>St</strong><br />

Gwydir <strong>St</strong><br />

Kingston <strong>St</strong><br />

Tennis Court Rd<br />

Lensfield Rd<br />

Boathouse on<br />

the River Cam<br />

Glisson Rd<br />

Tenison Rd<br />

<strong>St</strong> Barnabas Rd<br />

Devonshire Rd<br />

Hills Rd<br />

Brookside<br />

<strong>Sixth</strong> Form<br />

Russell <strong>St</strong><br />

Senior School<br />

Norwich <strong>St</strong><br />

Bateman <strong>St</strong><br />

Tenison Rd<br />

<strong>St</strong>ation Rd<br />

Trumpington Rd<br />

Preschool &<br />

Junior School<br />

Botanic Garden<br />

Visual Arts Centre<br />

Mary Ward<br />

House Boarding<br />

Train <strong>St</strong>ation<br />

Chaucer Rd<br />

Brooklands Avenue<br />

STEM Lab<br />

Gilmour Rd<br />

Shaftsbury Rd<br />

Aberdeen Ave<br />

Henslow<br />

Mews<br />

Wilkinson Pl<br />

Latham Rd<br />

Sports facility<br />

at Long Road<br />

Kingfisher way<br />

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A428<br />

A303<br />

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M11<br />

A14<br />

<strong>Cambridge</strong><br />

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PARK AND RIDE<br />

1. Babraham<br />

2. Madingley<br />

3. Trumpington<br />

4. Cambourne<br />

5. Hardwick<br />

6. Saffron Waldon<br />

<strong>St</strong> Mary’s minibus<br />

B184<br />

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Saffron<br />

Waldon<br />

ADMISSIONS<br />

<strong>St</strong> Mary’s School,<br />

Bateman <strong>St</strong>reet,<br />

<strong>Cambridge</strong> CB2 1LY<br />

+44 (0)1223 224 167<br />

admissions@stmaryscambridge.co.uk<br />

stmaryscambridge<br />

@<strong>St</strong>MarysSch<br />

<strong>St</strong>MarysSchool<strong>Cambridge</strong><br />

stmaryscambridge.co.uk

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