Why Join Us
Our Sixth Form here at Archbishop McGrath is one of the highest achieving in Wales. We offer a fluid, diverse, and highly tailored curriculum of academic courses in addition to a vast selection of enrichment activities that meet the desires, abilities and aspirations of all learners.
If you have already studied and grown with us at Archbishop McGrath for your secondary education, you will have already formed precious and meaningful relationships with other learners, teachers and support staff. We at Archbishop McGrath know you well, we care for you and cherish your presence in our school. We believe that by choosing to continue your post-16 study with us, you will be building on what is already a flourishing partnership.
If you are a new learner interested in joining our outstanding Sixth Form we will do our utmost to help you to settle into our very welcoming and vibrant community, make new friends quickly and achieve your full potential. We welcome learners from all backgrounds and would love to welcome you into our every growing family.
We recognise that choosing what to study in the sixth form is challenging and often daunting experience. As part of our school mission we see it as our duty and privilege to provide support to make this transition as easy as possible. Before you enter the Sixth Form you will meet with a senior member of staff who will support you in making decisions around suitable course choices based on your University and/or career aspirations. We believe this to be a crucial part of your post-16 experience and as such we commit fully to this endeavour.
Every academic year we hold an open day where all prospective students (both internal and external) can gain invaluable insight into the wide range of A-Level subjects before making their final choices. We will consult with you throughout this process and we strive to design option blocks that enable students to access the subjects of their choosing. We regularly discover that many of our learners are able to combine subjects not possible with other post-16 providers.
Top Reasons to Join Us
University Success
Pupil Destination and Support
Work Experience
Catholic Ethos & Values
Our Catholic ethos and values lie at the very heart of all that we do. You’ll find not only an outstanding education with us but also find opportunities to become a more rounded, virtuous and well-formed person.
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Every student is seen as a whole person, unique and precious
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We offer exceptional Wellbeing Support and Pastoral Care
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We have a daily act of collective worship
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Weekly General RE offer the opportunity for continued spiritual and religious development.
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We encourage an active and thriving Student Leaders: School Parliament / Head Student Team / Prefects / House Captains / various School Ambassadors
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School Trips (post pandemic restrictions) with opportunities to expand your Global Citizenship.
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We have excellent Primary School Partnerships
Student Leaders
There are a number of fantastic opportunities to take leadership roles within the school. This may be as a part of the Head Student Team as a Head Student, Deputy Head Student, Senior Prefect, or Prefect or as a House Captain. ALL assisting those in the lower years of our school.
Our Head Student Team offers support for lower school including: Literacy and Numeracy Buddies / GCSE Mentoring / Code Club for computer science / Year 7 and Sixth Form Transition / Chaplaincy Group: Awareness raising, Charitable events and Fundraising.
