Admission To Year 7
Thank you for considering our school for your child. At St Mary’s CE High School you will always find a welcome that is built on a strong Christian ethos and excellent relationships between adults and students. We are a happy and inclusive school – in January 2020 the SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection said St Mary’s is ‘An exceptionally inclusive and caring community’. Central to our success is an ethos where we all work together and where individual skills, talents and cultural heritage are respected and valued; where students say they feel very safe and well cared for and where they enjoy their learning. At St Mary’s we pride ourselves on the very highest standards for everyone in the community. Our work, and the achievements of our students, are regularly recognised as being outstanding and reflecting excellent practice. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to the school and sharing an exciting future together. Nicholas Simms Transfer into Year 7 from primary school takes place at 11 years of age. The standard admission number for the School is 240. All admissions to the School are made in accordance with the Governors policy for admissions agreed with the Diocese of St Albans and the Local Authority.
Headteacher
Hear our Deputy Headteacher, Daniel Worker, explain how the school supports families and students joining the St Mary’s School community, and why there are so many reasons to be starting your exciting senior school journey with us.
“I’m so proud of being a St Mary’s students because of the strong sense of community and the support I received to do well in my GCSEs, achieving Grades 8 in Geography and RS and 7s in Maths, English and Science.” Peter, Year 13 “Teaching sparks your interest in learning, as a result I was able to get great grades in my GCSEs, including Grade 9s in History and RS.” Lola, Year 12 “Community is key, everyone feels like a family, including the teachers. The sports facilities, like the field and basketball courts, are great. Students care and support is fantastic.” Micah, Year 11 “St Mary’s is a place you can feel safe and learn. Everyone is respectful to each other and the teachers help you learn.” Juste, Year 10 “Great support, great care, great teaching.” Sam, Year 9 “St Mary’s allows all students to experience new opportunities and helps them achieve their full potential and flourish as fantastic individuals.” Megan, Year 8 “St Marys has given me the best opportunity that I could possibly have to show my skills, talents and who I really am. Students and teachers are so friendly, they will never hesitate to help you. Our school is so accepting! No matter who you are, we are all equal in everyone’s eyes.” Poppy, Year 7 For further information about our Transition programme visit Secondary Transition
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