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stmaryscambridge.co.uk Results, leaver
destinations and
A Level courses 2020/22
A Level results 2019
Yes She Can 51%
awarded at A*/A
behind every
… This year’s excellent A Level results reflect the hard National level 25.2%
work of our students and the dedicated support of
73%
outstanding
grade or our teachers and parents.
university We empower our students to aim high, to follow their dreams and to
make a positive contribution to society. By encouraging a breadth of
destination skills, qualities and values, alongside academic achievement, we offer of grades awarded
– there is a an education that prepares young people for life. at A*-B grades
young woman
92%
I am proud to say that behind every grade or university destination –
who possesses there is a young woman who possesses the creativity, confidence and
resilience to pursue her chosen path towards a fulfilling future.
the creativity,
Miss Ruth Taylor
confidence and Head of Sixth Form A*-C grades
resilience to
pursue her Subject highlights
chosen path… With exceptional grades across the
curriculum, our subject highlights include:
88%
A*/A grades in Fine Art
75%
A*/A grades in Textile
Design and Photography
83%
A*/A grades in History
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Leaver 2019 Universities
Bournemouth Liverpool
2019 Courses
Accounting Geology
destinations 2019
Ballet Theatre UK Manchester Accounting and Finance Geography
Bath Nottingham Actuarial Science Interior Design
Brighton Nottingham Trent Art Law
Courtauld Institute of Art Queen Mary, London Costume and Modern Languages
St Mary’s girls go on to secure places on renowned Durham Southampton Performance Design Neuroscience
Civil Engineering
courses at leading UK universities, conservatoires, Edinburgh Southampton Solent
Classical Civilisation
Primary Education
Glasgow St Andrews Psychology
art schools and international universities. Hull Surrey Computer Science Sociology
Our 2019 leaver destinations include: Civil Engineering at Leeds Warwick Creative Advertising Sociology with
Nottingham, History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art, Actuarial Leicester York Criminology Social Psychology
Science at Manchester, Primary Education at Durham, Textiles at Economics Textile Design
Nottingham, Interior Design at Southampton, Neuroscience at
St Andrews and Acting at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
2018 Universities 2018 Courses
Each year we see a great breadth of achievement, with students
pursuing courses that reflect their unique ambitions across all Anglia Ruskin University University of Birmingham Acting International Relations
disciplines. Aston University University of Brighton Art Investment and Financial
Accounting and Finance Risk Management
Bath Spa University University of Bristol
Architecture Marketing
Birmingham City University of Cambridge
Biomedical Sciences Mathematics
University
University courses by subject type * University of Durham
Built Environment Mathematics and Statistics
Central Saint Martins University of East Anglia
Business Management Medicine
City University of London University of Exeter
21% STEM Chemical Engineering Modern Languages
20% Humanities Coventry University University of Leeds Music
Chemistry
18% Management/Finance/Business Durham University University of Manchester Photography
Computer Science
14% Languages Imperial College London University of Nottingham Design for Branded Spaces Physics
7% Arts Loughborough University Politics and International
University of Oxford Economics
6% English
London School of Relations
University of Southampton English
6% Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Economics Psychology
University of St Andrews Fashion and Business
6% Architecture/Design/Planning
Nottingham Trent Management Speech and Language
2% Education University of Warwick Therapy
University Geography
University of Veterinary Science
Oxford Brookes University History
Westminster, London
*Based on two years of data Royal Veterinary College History and Politics
University of York
University of Arts, London International Hospitality
Management
University of Bath
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A Level courses
for 2020/22 A Levels at
THE ARTS
Fine Art
Photography
St Mary’s
Textile Design
Drama and Theatre Studies
Follow in the footsteps of our brilliant
Music class of 2019. Gain the grades,
independence, confidence and skills
A Levels +
STEM
you need to achieve your future goals.
Biology
Physics Choosing your subjects
Chemistry
Mathematics We accommodate all subject combinations at A Level,
Alongside A Levels, St Mary’s girls build a breadth Further Mathematics however focused or diverse. Students usually study
of knowledge, skills and experience, with many Computer Science three A Levels, achieving strong results across the
completing an Extended Project Qualification spectrum: from humanities and languages, to the
LANGUAGES creative and performing arts and STEM subjects.
(EPQ) worth up to 70 UCAS points.
Extended Project Classical Greek
Qualification 2019 EPQ themes French
Spanish
57%
The EPQ offers students the freedom to study a topic of their choice Latin
in order to produce a research report, production or artefact. Mandarin Chinese
As always, our EPQ themes reflect the individuality and creativity HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
graded A*/A of our students. Our 2019 topics ranged from writing, illustrating Business
and publishing a children’s book, through to in-depth research on Classical Civilisation
women’s education in Nepal, the ecology of the Great Barrier Reef Economics
and a paper on Machine Learning. English Literature
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History
Psychology
GCSE results 2019 Religious Studies
In St Mary’s Senior School, students also celebrated a strong LEITHS
performance at GCSE.
40% A* (9-8) grades
61% A*/A (9-7) grades
80% A*/B (9-6) grades A Level course details: stmaryscambridge.co.uk/alevels
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THE ARTS Textile Design
Build your knowledge across different materials, techniques and
rama and
D
theatre was
t Mary’s is really
S A*-B grades in Fine Art, Photography, processes, including interdisciplinary approaches, in this engaging, definitely my
100% Textile Design and Drama practical course. Express creativity through costumes and fashion
favourite A Level.
good for creative designs, accessories and body adornments, using techniques such as
subjects. People 50% A*-B grades in Music weaving, embroidery, knitting, printing, painting, embellishment and I became so close
constructional methods.
always willing to to both my peers
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help, amazing Fine Art and teachers,
facilities and Drama and Theatre Studies as working in a
Discover new ways to understand and respond to the world,
teachers. through visual, tactile and sensory experiences. This course is full of
Experience the powerful way drama and theatre convey what it really small class creates
means to be human. Through ground-breaking, modern work you will
Sixth Form student opportunities to develop your skills by experimenting with a myriad of
deepen your knowledge of key theatrical elements, as well as creating an
a very warm
traditional and contemporary media.
original piece of theatre to develop your ability as a performer or designer. and homely
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stmaryscambridge.co.uk/aleveldrama environment.
Photography
Music Drama alumna
Show us the world as you see it. Learn how other photographers
This engaging, varied course offers opportunities to perform, compose,
communicate their world, as you build your knowledge and skills in
listen and analyse. From exploring the iconic music in Hitchcock’s
a range of traditional darkroom, film-based and digital techniques.
Psycho to composing your own symphony – there is plenty of scope for
Through this course you will develop your own ideas and themes to
creativity in this multi-faceted course.
create photography that connects with others.
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FUTURE PATHS IN THE ARTS
Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly? Film, interactive media, illustration, graphic communication, illustration, graphic design, fashion
design theatre design, fashion design, millinery, costume design, textile design, fashion journalism,
Frida Kahlo
architecture, performance, theatre production, film-making, community work, education…
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t Mary’s
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empowered and
encouraged me.
They are really
strong on women
in science so I felt
really supported.
Sixth Form student
Science makes
STEM Chemistry
Study atoms, molecules and ions to discover how chemistry is central
FUTURE
to understanding the world and to solving the biggest challenges in PATHS IN
people reach
selflessly for
59% A*-A grades in Mathematics society. Develop your practical experience, alongside skills in collecting STEM
and analysing data, problem-solving and mathematical skills. Medicine,
truth and
objectivity; it
75% A*-B grades in Physics stmaryscambridge.co.uk/alevelchemistry veterinary
medicine,
Mathematics environmental
teaches people 64% A*-B grades in Biology science,
to accept reality, Build your problem-solving, analytical, logic and research skills as you
biotechnology,
study pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics. This versatile subject
with wonder 82% A*-C grades in Chemistry will enable you to master abstract ideas and opens up a wide range of
conservation,
and admiration, university courses and careers.
physiotherapy,
not to mention pharmacology,
stmaryscambridge.co.uk/alevelmaths astrophysics,
the deep awe Biology forensic science,
and joy that the Further Mathematics computing,
Explore key concepts in biology and unlock the mysteries of life itself.
natural order Build your practical, mathematical, problem-solving and analytical Building on the core modules of A Level Mathematics, you can study engineering,
of things brings skills through engaging topics including: biodiversity, animal and plant two extra modules in Further Mathematics. This route is ideal if you information
transport, disease, evolution, respiration, cloning and biotechnology. wish to pursue the subject beyond A Level or need in-depth knowledge technology,
to the true software design,
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scientist. web design,
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Lise Meitner,
Physics accounting, law,
Physicist Computer Science architecture…
Learn about the workings of the universe, from almost unimaginably
small quarks and leptons to the mind-bogglingly huge life-cycle of a Apply your creativity, innovation and analytical skills to tackle
star, alongside topics such as mechanics, electricity and waves. This complexity with clear thinking. Computer science offers organisation in
course will hone your practical, analytical and problem-solving skills – a disorganised world, providing a unique way of viewing the world and
perfect preparation for higher education, especially for aspiring medics, the problems it presents. If you enjoy solving problems, logical thinking
engineers, architects and physicists. and possess an enquiring mind, then this is the ideal course.
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I enjoyed
studying LANGUAGES French or Spanish
Develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as you study You never really
languages and the cultural, political and societal trends of people all around the world.
100% A*-A grades in French understand a
A Level French and A Level Spanish explore topical issues including art,
my teachers are music, cinema, literature, current affairs and politics, providing a true person until you
A*-A grades in Mandarin Chinese
inspiring. I’m 81% (First Language)
insight into each culture. consider things
looking forward stmaryscambridge.co.uk/alevelfrench from his point
to studying 54% A*-A grades in Spanish stmaryscambridge.co.uk/alevelspanish of view … until
you climb into
at Exeter and Latin
long-term I’m
40% A*-A grades in English Literature his skin and walk
Enter the complex ancient world, building your confidence and fluency around in it.
considering a in vocabulary and word form as you explore Cicero’s political writing and
Classical Greek Virgil’s Aeneid. This course offers insight into what it meant to be a ‘hero’ Atticus Finch in
career in the in ancient society and opens up themes of war, justice and the gods. To Kill a Mockingbird
Diplomatic Explore life in ancient Greece through the world’s earliest literature.
By studying prose and verse you view the ancient world through the stmaryscambridge.co.uk/alevellatin
Service. eyes of some of its most influential thinkers. As you progress, you will
refine and develop your Greek language skills, reading widely to build Mandarin Chinese as a First Language
Sixth Form student
confidence and fluency in vocabulary and word form.
Students who have Mandarin Chinese as their first language, can opt to
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English Literature
It has been said that literature reflects two key human obsessions:
love and death. This course explores what some of history’s the most
creative, thoughtful people have written about love, sex, relationships, FUTURE PATHS IN LANGUAGES
happiness, madness, pain, despair, God, evil, nature and the meaning of
life. Plenty of food for thought! Journalism, interpretation, linguistics, tourism, international
business, education, diplomatic service, marketing…
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The arts and
HUMANITIES Economics
Why is a Cadbury’s Freddo 30p now when it was 10p ten years ago?
I absolutely loved
it. I have been
humanities What psychological factors cause us to buy things we don’t really here since Year 7.
define who
100% A* grades in Classical Civilisation need? Is technology an opportunity or a threat? Study economics for
a completely fresh perspective on our world, explored in lessons full of Amazing all
we are as a
people. That
67% A*-A grades in Economics debate and discussion on current affairs. through. Close
stmaryscambridge.co.uk/aleveleconomics knit community,
is their power 75% A*-B grades in Geography Geography amazing friends
– to remind
us of what we If you would like to understand our planet and play a positive role in for life. Teachers
each have to Business securing its future – geography offers the knowledge and skills you really supportive
need to make a difference. Covering both human and physical topics,
offer, and what Whether you are an aspiring business leader, entrepreneur or simply this course develops independent research, critical thinking, practical with 1-1 help.
we all have want to understand how business shapes our world, A Level Business and creative skills – all part of the uniquely broad geographer’s skill-set. Sixth Form student,
in common. has plenty to offer. With big retailers closing shops on our high streets leaving to study
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and the rise of online giants like Amazon, the world is changing fast – Geography at Exeter
To help us has there ever been a more exciting, important time to study business?
understand stmaryscambridge.co.uk/alevelbusiness
our history and FUTURE PATHS IN HUMANITIES
imagine our Classical Civilisation
Business, politics, law, conservation, education, heritage,
future. Explore ancient Greece and Rome through translated literary works of marketing, journalism, market research, finance, social work,
Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes and Cicero. Develop critical thinking counselling…
Michelle Obama
as you explore themes such as heroism, war, justice, love, home-coming
and the gods to evaluate how literature and culture reflect life in
ancient society.
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HUMANITIES
Leiths Introductory Certificate
83% A*-A grades in History in Food and Wine
(equivalent to one A Level)
45% A*-A grades in Psychology
Gain vital skills for life with this professional
qualification from the UK’s most prestigious
History cookery school. Develop core techniques
and study the associated theory as you
Gain critical thinking and independent learning skills, as you consider create delicious recipes. You will also master
current events through the lens of history. This course delves into time management, menu planning, safety
the Cold War to understand how close the world came to nuclear and hygiene, food presentation and healthy
destruction; explores how the Tudors shaped the UK’s current political eating as you build a strong foundation in this
system and studies the Civil Rights movement in the USA. growing, dynamic industry.
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Psychology
t Mary’s really helped me to get
S
to where I am now.
Explore aspects of your own thinking – from memory, to the effects of
social influence. Learn more about causes and treatments for different Sixth Form student
psychological disorders and consider the importance of mental health.
This engaging course also explores key topics in-depth, including
gender, eating behaviours and addiction.
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Making choices
Religious Studies Talk to your teachers, parents
This course focuses on the philosophy of religion, opening up topics and our specialist careers staff
such as the nature of the mind, body and soul, arguments for and to gather advice on the higher
against the existence of God, and the problem of evil. You will also
explore ethics, to develop your views on issues such as medical ethics, education and career routes each
war, peace, sexual ethics and the environment. If you love discussion A Level opens up.
and debate, this is the perfect choice!
With their help, you can choose a combination
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of A Levels to get you exactly where you want
to be.
You will discover further information on our
A Level courses at:
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Joining St Mary’s
We welcome girls with a broad range of academic
abilities, who are enthusiastic and have a desire to
engage in learning.
For A Level study, we welcome applications to Year 12 (Lower Sixth)
all year-round.
Your A Level choices
Discover more about A Levels at St Mary’s Sixth Form at:
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Next steps
Visit us
We warmly invite you to arrange a personal visit or to attend a
Sixth Form open evening, to understand more about life at St Mary’s
and to meet our leadership team, staff and students.
Contact us for further information:
admissions@stmaryscambridge.co.uk
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+44 (0)1223 224 167
Further information
Academic results: stmaryscambridge.co.uk/results
Leaver destinations: stmaryscambridge.co.uk/destinations
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Annual review: stmaryscambridge.co.uk/magnolian
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or call +44 (0)1223 224 167 always a St Mary’s girl!
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school that I could have wished for. I’ll really miss the Sixth Form community.
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