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St Mary's Catholic School

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle

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  • About Us
    • Headteacher’s Welcome
    • Academic Achievement
    • A Caring School
    • Bishop Bewick CET
    • Catholic Distinctiveness
    • Catholic Life
    • Contact Us
    • Ethos and Values
    • Governance
    • Initial Teacher Training
    • National Support School and Academy Status
    • Ofsted & CSI Reports
    • Our School
      • St Mary’s School Building
      • The Library
    • Parental Views
    • Shine Bulletin
    • Showcase of Student Work
    • St Marys’ Uniqueness
    • Vacancies
  • Key Information
    • Admissions
      • Admissions Policy 2027-28
      • Admissions Policy 2026-27
      • Admissions Policy 2025-26
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2027-28
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2026-27
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2025-26
      • In-Year Admissions Information
    • Careers
      • CEIAG Programme
      • National Careers Week
      • Labour Market Information
      • Newcastle Careers Team
      • Career Guidance Appointments
      • Unifrog
      • Apprenticeships and T Levels
      • Work Experience Information
      • Career of the Month
    • Curriculum
      • The Taught Curriculum
        • Overview
        • Curriculum Structure
        • Year 7 Curriculum
        • Year 8 Curriculum
        • Year 9 Curriculum
        • Year 10 Curriculum
        • Year 11 Curriculum
        • Year 12 Curriculum
        • Year 13 Curriculum
        • Year 9 into 10 Options
        • EBacc Policy
        • Key Stage 4 Options Outlines
          • Overview
          • Art
          • Business Studies
          • Computer Science
          • Design and Technology
          • Drama
          • Food Preparation and Nutrition
          • French
          • Health and Social Care
          • History
          • Maths
          • Music
          • PE
          • Physics
          • Product Design
          • RE
          • Russian
          • Textiles
          • Triple Science
          • Spanish
      • Leadership Development
        • National Professional Qualifications (NPQSL)
        • 2019 Aspiring Senior Leaders
        • 2019 Aspiring Middle Leaders
      • CEIAG
      • Personal Development
      • Reading to Succeed
        • Support for struggling readers
        • Form Time Reading
        • Reading in Subjects
        • Reading for Pleasure
        • Research and Wider Reading
      • Remote Education
        • BBCET Remote Learning Policy
        • St Mary’s Parent and Student Handbook Remote Learning January 2021
        • Remote Learning Narrative
        • How To Use Microsoft Teams
        • Home Study Resources
        • Core PE
        • Blended Learning March 2021
        • Remote Learning November 2020
        • Remote Learning Issues Form
        • Evaluation of Remote Learning
      • School to School Support
      • Teaching & Learning
      • Teaching School
      • Use of Educational Research
      • Teacher Training
        • Overview
        • Primary School Direct Courses
        • Secondary Direct Courses (St Mary’s)
        • Secondary Direct Courses (St Thomas More)
    • Personal Development
      • Personal Development Programme
      • Personal Development Blog
    • Policies
      • Catholic Life and Mission Policy
      • Charging and Remissions Policy
      • Complaints Policy
      • Data Protection/GDPR
      • EBacc Policy
      • Marking Controlled Assessment Policy
      • Risk Assessment
      • Provider Access Policy
      • Uniform Policy
    • Pupil Premium & Catch Up Funding
      • Pupil Premium & Catch Up Information
      • Pupil Premium Review
      • Pupil Premium Strategy
      • Literacy & Numeracy Catch Up Funding
    • Safeguarding
      • Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
      • Anti-Bullying Policy
      • Appropriate Physical Contact or Intervention Policy
      • Attendance Policy
      • Behaviour Policy
      • Drugs and Alcohol Policy
      • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
      • E-safety Policy
      • Health and Safety Policy
      • Intimate Care Policy
      • Looked After Children Policy
      • Managing Allegations Policy
      • Missing Children Policy
      • Race Equality Policy
      • Safer Recruitment Policy
      • Self-harm Policy
      • Relationships and Sex Education Policy
      • Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy
      • Whistleblowing Policy
      • Allergy Awareness Policy
      • Mobile Phone Policy
    • SEND
      • Accessibility Plan
      • Extra-curricular activities
      • Inclusive Classrooms
      • Intervention
        • Literacy Intervention
        • IDL
      • Local SEND Offer
      • Parent and Carer Forum Newsletters
      • SEND Department
      • SEND Information Report
      • SEND Policy
      • Speech, Language and Communication
    • Staff
      • Remote Working
      • Parents’ Evenings
    • Staff List
  • Sixth Form
    • 16 – 19 Study Programmes
    • Academic Achievement at Key Stage 5
    • A-Level Results Day 2026
    • Applying for Higher Education
      • UCAS Information Presentation
      • UCAS Application Information
      • Accepting Courses on UCAS
      • University Open Days
      • How to Prepare for University
      • UCAS Points Conversion Tables
      • Clearing Advice and Guidance
      • Information on Student Finance
      • University Support Programmes
    • Applying for the Sixth Form
      • Applications For External Students
      • Information on Sixth Form Life
      • KS5 Course Entry Requirements
      • KS5 Option Blocks
      • Sixth Form Prospectus
      • Sixth Form Curriculum Guide
    • Destinations & Retention
    • Examination Preparation
      • Revision Strategies Information Session
      • Revision Resources Information
      • Key Stage 5 Revision Strategies
      • KS5 Revision Planner
      • Recommended Work
      • Stress Management
      • Year 13 Mock Exams (Information and Guidance) – March 2026
    • Information for Parents and Carers
      • Results Day and Clearing
      • Letters for Parents and Carers
      • Purchasing PE Kit
    • Overview
    • Parent and Carer Information Sessions
      • How to Support Your Child in the Sixth Form
      • Applying to Oxbridge
      • Preparing for Year 12 Mock Examinations
      • Preparing for Year 13 Mock Examinations
      • Preparing for Year 13
      • Transition into the Sixth Form
      • Revision Strategies and Exam Routines
      • UCAS Information Session
    • Sixth Form 16-19 Bursary
      • Introduction to the Sixth Form Bursary
      • 16-19 Bursary Policy
      • 16-19 Bursary Student Guide
      • How to Claim on the 16-19 Bursary
    • Sixth Form Future Opportunities
      • Future Opportunities Book and Interactive Calendar
    • Sixth Form Key Information
      • Sixth Form Pastoral Team
      • Sixth Form Curriculum
      • Sixth Form Teaching and Learning
      • Sixth Form Dress Code
      • Attendance and Punctuality (Every Lesson Counts)
      • Extra-Curricular Activities
      • Celebration of Sixth Form Student Success
      • 16-19 Tuition Statement
      • Student Leadership
      • Sixth Form Culture Day
      • Sixth Form Life Skills Day
      • Charity Fundraising Programme
      • Personal Development
      • Future Opportunities
      • Super-Curricular Activities
    • Sixth Form Subjects
      • Fine Art
      • Biology
      • Business Studies (A-Level)
      • Business Studies (Vocational)
      • Chemistry
      • Computer Science
      • Drama and Theatre Studies
      • Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
      • English Language
      • English Literature
      • Extended Project (EPQ)
      • Film Studies
      • French
      • Geography
      • Health & Social Care (AAQ)
      • History
      • IT (AAQ)
      • Mathematics
      • Core Mathematics
      • Further Mathematics
      • Music
      • Physical Education
      • Photography
      • Physics
      • Politics
      • Product Design
      • Psychology
      • Core RE (NOCN)
      • Philosophy and Ethics
      • Applied Science (AAQ)
      • Sociology
      • Spanish
      • Thinking Skills
    • Sixth Form Open Evening
      • Sixth Form Open Evening 2025 Information
      • Headteacher’s Presentation
      • Head of Sixth Form’s Welcome
      • Sixth Form Prospectus
    • Sixth Form Student Leadership
      • Sixth Form Leadership Committee
      • Student Leadership Scheme
      • Mentoring and Volunteering Scheme
      • The Sixth Form Gazette
      • Sixth Form Podcast
      • Empowered By Grace
      • Views from the Sixth Form
    • Sixth Form Student Views
    • Sixth Form Transition Work
      • Year 11 Reading Lists
      • Art
      • Biology
      • Business Studies
      • Chemistry
      • Drama and Theatre Studies
      • English Language
      • English Literature
      • Extended Project Qualification
      • Geography
      • Film Studies
      • French
      • Further Maths
      • History
      • Independent Study
      • Maths
      • Music
      • Philosophy and Ethics
      • Photography
      • Physics
      • Product Design
      • Politics
      • Psychology
      • Sociology
      • Spanish
      • Sport
      • Vocational Business Studies
      • Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
      • Health & Social Care (AAQ)
      • Vocational Science
    • Student Testimonials
  • Parents
    • Achievement 1
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • Achievement 2
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • Achievement 3
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • BBCET Newsletters
    • Celebration of Student Success
    • Duke of Edinburgh
      • Getting started
      • Expedition
      • Volunteering
      • Physical
      • Skill
      • Residential (Gold only)
    • Equality and Diversity Day
    • Exam Timetables 2025
      • A Level Exam Timetable 2025
      • GCSE Exam Timetable 2025
      • Year 12 Mock Exam Timetable
      • Year 10 Mock Exam Timetable
    • Extra-Curricular Information 2025-26
    • Forms
    • Home Reader
    • iPayimpact (userguide for parents)
    • Letters Home
    • Lunch Menu 2026-27
    • Newsletters
    • Ofsted & CSI Reports
    • Parents’ Evenings
    • Parental Safeguarding Sessions
      • Resilience and Making the Most Out of School
      • Catholic Social Teaching and Belonging
      • Attendance and Home-School Communication
      • Contextual Safeguarding
      • The Risks of Vaping
      • Trauma, Mental Health and Cyber Crime
      • Personal Development and Safeguarding
      • Mental Health
      • E-Safety
      • Personal Development and Knife Crime
      • Online Behaviours
      • Cybersafeguarding
    • School Cloud (Remote Parents’ Evenings)
    • Shine Bulletin
    • Snow Closure Procedures
    • St Mary’s Word Newsletter
    • Term Dates
    • Timing of the school day
    • Transition from Primary School to St Mary’s
    • Uniform List
    • Uniform Policy
    • Year 11 Parents’ GCSE Information
    • Year 13 Parents KS5 Information
  • Students
    • Alternative Pathways
    • Careers
      • Careers Fair
      • Careers Directory
      • Guidance Appointments
      • Provider Access Policy
    • Duke of Edinburgh
      • Getting started
      • Expedition
      • Volunteering
      • Physical
      • Skill
      • Residential (Gold only)
    • How To Use Microsoft Teams
    • Lunch Menu 2026 – 2027
    • Post-Results Service
    • Remote Access
    • Revision
      • Biology
      • Business Studies
      • Chemistry
      • English
      • French
      • Geography
      • Maths
      • Music
      • Physics
      • Physical Education
      • Spanish
      • Useful websites for revision
    • Study Skills Booklet
    • The Library
    • Wellbeing
      • Mental Health
    • Year 11 into 12 Bridging Course Information
St Mary's Catholic School Logo
  • About Us
    • Headteacher’s Welcome
    • Academic Achievement
    • A Caring School
    • Bishop Bewick CET
    • Catholic Distinctiveness
    • Catholic Life
    • Contact Us
    • Ethos and Values
    • Governance
    • Initial Teacher Training
    • National Support School and Academy Status
    • Ofsted & CSI Reports
    • Our School
      • St Mary’s School Building
      • The Library
    • Parental Views
    • Shine Bulletin
    • Showcase of Student Work
    • St Marys’ Uniqueness
    • Vacancies
  • Key Information
    • Admissions
      • Admissions Policy 2027-28
      • Admissions Policy 2026-27
      • Admissions Policy 2025-26
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2027-28
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2026-27
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2025-26
      • In-Year Admissions Information
    • Careers
      • CEIAG Programme
      • National Careers Week
      • Labour Market Information
      • Newcastle Careers Team
      • Career Guidance Appointments
      • Unifrog
      • Apprenticeships and T Levels
      • Work Experience Information
      • Career of the Month
    • Curriculum
      • The Taught Curriculum
        • Overview
        • Curriculum Structure
        • Year 7 Curriculum
        • Year 8 Curriculum
        • Year 9 Curriculum
        • Year 10 Curriculum
        • Year 11 Curriculum
        • Year 12 Curriculum
        • Year 13 Curriculum
        • Year 9 into 10 Options
        • EBacc Policy
        • Key Stage 4 Options Outlines
          • Overview
          • Art
          • Business Studies
          • Computer Science
          • Design and Technology
          • Drama
          • Food Preparation and Nutrition
          • French
          • Health and Social Care
          • History
          • Maths
          • Music
          • PE
          • Physics
          • Product Design
          • RE
          • Russian
          • Textiles
          • Triple Science
          • Spanish
      • Leadership Development
        • National Professional Qualifications (NPQSL)
        • 2019 Aspiring Senior Leaders
        • 2019 Aspiring Middle Leaders
      • CEIAG
      • Personal Development
      • Reading to Succeed
        • Support for struggling readers
        • Form Time Reading
        • Reading in Subjects
        • Reading for Pleasure
        • Research and Wider Reading
      • Remote Education
        • BBCET Remote Learning Policy
        • St Mary’s Parent and Student Handbook Remote Learning January 2021
        • Remote Learning Narrative
        • How To Use Microsoft Teams
        • Home Study Resources
        • Core PE
        • Blended Learning March 2021
        • Remote Learning November 2020
        • Remote Learning Issues Form
        • Evaluation of Remote Learning
      • School to School Support
      • Teaching & Learning
      • Teaching School
      • Use of Educational Research
      • Teacher Training
        • Overview
        • Primary School Direct Courses
        • Secondary Direct Courses (St Mary’s)
        • Secondary Direct Courses (St Thomas More)
    • Personal Development
      • Personal Development Programme
      • Personal Development Blog
    • Policies
      • Catholic Life and Mission Policy
      • Charging and Remissions Policy
      • Complaints Policy
      • Data Protection/GDPR
      • EBacc Policy
      • Marking Controlled Assessment Policy
      • Risk Assessment
      • Provider Access Policy
      • Uniform Policy
    • Pupil Premium & Catch Up Funding
      • Pupil Premium & Catch Up Information
      • Pupil Premium Review
      • Pupil Premium Strategy
      • Literacy & Numeracy Catch Up Funding
    • Safeguarding
      • Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
      • Anti-Bullying Policy
      • Appropriate Physical Contact or Intervention Policy
      • Attendance Policy
      • Behaviour Policy
      • Drugs and Alcohol Policy
      • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
      • E-safety Policy
      • Health and Safety Policy
      • Intimate Care Policy
      • Looked After Children Policy
      • Managing Allegations Policy
      • Missing Children Policy
      • Race Equality Policy
      • Safer Recruitment Policy
      • Self-harm Policy
      • Relationships and Sex Education Policy
      • Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy
      • Whistleblowing Policy
      • Allergy Awareness Policy
      • Mobile Phone Policy
    • SEND
      • Accessibility Plan
      • Extra-curricular activities
      • Inclusive Classrooms
      • Intervention
        • Literacy Intervention
        • IDL
      • Local SEND Offer
      • Parent and Carer Forum Newsletters
      • SEND Department
      • SEND Information Report
      • SEND Policy
      • Speech, Language and Communication
    • Staff
      • Remote Working
      • Parents’ Evenings
    • Staff List
  • Sixth Form
    • 16 – 19 Study Programmes
    • Academic Achievement at Key Stage 5
    • A-Level Results Day 2026
    • Applying for Higher Education
      • UCAS Information Presentation
      • UCAS Application Information
      • Accepting Courses on UCAS
      • University Open Days
      • How to Prepare for University
      • UCAS Points Conversion Tables
      • Clearing Advice and Guidance
      • Information on Student Finance
      • University Support Programmes
    • Applying for the Sixth Form
      • Applications For External Students
      • Information on Sixth Form Life
      • KS5 Course Entry Requirements
      • KS5 Option Blocks
      • Sixth Form Prospectus
      • Sixth Form Curriculum Guide
    • Destinations & Retention
    • Examination Preparation
      • Revision Strategies Information Session
      • Revision Resources Information
      • Key Stage 5 Revision Strategies
      • KS5 Revision Planner
      • Recommended Work
      • Stress Management
      • Year 13 Mock Exams (Information and Guidance) – March 2026
    • Information for Parents and Carers
      • Results Day and Clearing
      • Letters for Parents and Carers
      • Purchasing PE Kit
    • Overview
    • Parent and Carer Information Sessions
      • How to Support Your Child in the Sixth Form
      • Applying to Oxbridge
      • Preparing for Year 12 Mock Examinations
      • Preparing for Year 13 Mock Examinations
      • Preparing for Year 13
      • Transition into the Sixth Form
      • Revision Strategies and Exam Routines
      • UCAS Information Session
    • Sixth Form 16-19 Bursary
      • Introduction to the Sixth Form Bursary
      • 16-19 Bursary Policy
      • 16-19 Bursary Student Guide
      • How to Claim on the 16-19 Bursary
    • Sixth Form Future Opportunities
      • Future Opportunities Book and Interactive Calendar
    • Sixth Form Key Information
      • Sixth Form Pastoral Team
      • Sixth Form Curriculum
      • Sixth Form Teaching and Learning
      • Sixth Form Dress Code
      • Attendance and Punctuality (Every Lesson Counts)
      • Extra-Curricular Activities
      • Celebration of Sixth Form Student Success
      • 16-19 Tuition Statement
      • Student Leadership
      • Sixth Form Culture Day
      • Sixth Form Life Skills Day
      • Charity Fundraising Programme
      • Personal Development
      • Future Opportunities
      • Super-Curricular Activities
    • Sixth Form Subjects
      • Fine Art
      • Biology
      • Business Studies (A-Level)
      • Business Studies (Vocational)
      • Chemistry
      • Computer Science
      • Drama and Theatre Studies
      • Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
      • English Language
      • English Literature
      • Extended Project (EPQ)
      • Film Studies
      • French
      • Geography
      • Health & Social Care (AAQ)
      • History
      • IT (AAQ)
      • Mathematics
      • Core Mathematics
      • Further Mathematics
      • Music
      • Physical Education
      • Photography
      • Physics
      • Politics
      • Product Design
      • Psychology
      • Core RE (NOCN)
      • Philosophy and Ethics
      • Applied Science (AAQ)
      • Sociology
      • Spanish
      • Thinking Skills
    • Sixth Form Open Evening
      • Sixth Form Open Evening 2025 Information
      • Headteacher’s Presentation
      • Head of Sixth Form’s Welcome
      • Sixth Form Prospectus
    • Sixth Form Student Leadership
      • Sixth Form Leadership Committee
      • Student Leadership Scheme
      • Mentoring and Volunteering Scheme
      • The Sixth Form Gazette
      • Sixth Form Podcast
      • Empowered By Grace
      • Views from the Sixth Form
    • Sixth Form Student Views
    • Sixth Form Transition Work
      • Year 11 Reading Lists
      • Art
      • Biology
      • Business Studies
      • Chemistry
      • Drama and Theatre Studies
      • English Language
      • English Literature
      • Extended Project Qualification
      • Geography
      • Film Studies
      • French
      • Further Maths
      • History
      • Independent Study
      • Maths
      • Music
      • Philosophy and Ethics
      • Photography
      • Physics
      • Product Design
      • Politics
      • Psychology
      • Sociology
      • Spanish
      • Sport
      • Vocational Business Studies
      • Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
      • Health & Social Care (AAQ)
      • Vocational Science
    • Student Testimonials
  • Parents
    • Achievement 1
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • Achievement 2
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • Achievement 3
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • BBCET Newsletters
    • Celebration of Student Success
    • Duke of Edinburgh
      • Getting started
      • Expedition
      • Volunteering
      • Physical
      • Skill
      • Residential (Gold only)
    • Equality and Diversity Day
    • Exam Timetables 2025
      • A Level Exam Timetable 2025
      • GCSE Exam Timetable 2025
      • Year 12 Mock Exam Timetable
      • Year 10 Mock Exam Timetable
    • Extra-Curricular Information 2025-26
    • Forms
    • Home Reader
    • iPayimpact (userguide for parents)
    • Letters Home
    • Lunch Menu 2026-27
    • Newsletters
    • Ofsted & CSI Reports
    • Parents’ Evenings
    • Parental Safeguarding Sessions
      • Resilience and Making the Most Out of School
      • Catholic Social Teaching and Belonging
      • Attendance and Home-School Communication
      • Contextual Safeguarding
      • The Risks of Vaping
      • Trauma, Mental Health and Cyber Crime
      • Personal Development and Safeguarding
      • Mental Health
      • E-Safety
      • Personal Development and Knife Crime
      • Online Behaviours
      • Cybersafeguarding
    • School Cloud (Remote Parents’ Evenings)
    • Shine Bulletin
    • Snow Closure Procedures
    • St Mary’s Word Newsletter
    • Term Dates
    • Timing of the school day
    • Transition from Primary School to St Mary’s
    • Uniform List
    • Uniform Policy
    • Year 11 Parents’ GCSE Information
    • Year 13 Parents KS5 Information
  • Students
    • Alternative Pathways
    • Careers
      • Careers Fair
      • Careers Directory
      • Guidance Appointments
      • Provider Access Policy
    • Duke of Edinburgh
      • Getting started
      • Expedition
      • Volunteering
      • Physical
      • Skill
      • Residential (Gold only)
    • How To Use Microsoft Teams
    • Lunch Menu 2026 – 2027
    • Post-Results Service
    • Remote Access
    • Revision
      • Biology
      • Business Studies
      • Chemistry
      • English
      • French
      • Geography
      • Maths
      • Music
      • Physics
      • Physical Education
      • Spanish
      • Useful websites for revision
    • Study Skills Booklet
    • The Library
    • Wellbeing
      • Mental Health
    • Year 11 into 12 Bridging Course Information
St Mary's Catholic School
  • About Us
    • Headteacher’s Welcome
    • Academic Achievement
    • A Caring School
    • Bishop Bewick CET
    • Catholic Distinctiveness
    • Catholic Life
    • Contact Us
    • Ethos and Values
    • Governance
    • Initial Teacher Training
    • National Support School and Academy Status
    • Ofsted & CSI Reports
    • Our School
      • St Mary’s School Building
      • The Library
    • Parental Views
    • Shine Bulletin
    • Showcase of Student Work
    • St Marys’ Uniqueness
    • Vacancies
  • Key Information
    • Admissions
      • Admissions Policy 2027-28
      • Admissions Policy 2026-27
      • Admissions Policy 2025-26
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2027-28
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2026-27
      • Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2025-26
      • In-Year Admissions Information
    • Careers
      • CEIAG Programme
      • National Careers Week
      • Labour Market Information
      • Newcastle Careers Team
      • Career Guidance Appointments
      • Unifrog
      • Apprenticeships and T Levels
      • Work Experience Information
      • Career of the Month
    • Curriculum
      • The Taught Curriculum
        • Overview
        • Curriculum Structure
        • Year 7 Curriculum
        • Year 8 Curriculum
        • Year 9 Curriculum
        • Year 10 Curriculum
        • Year 11 Curriculum
        • Year 12 Curriculum
        • Year 13 Curriculum
        • Year 9 into 10 Options
        • EBacc Policy
        • Key Stage 4 Options Outlines
          • Overview
          • Art
          • Business Studies
          • Computer Science
          • Design and Technology
          • Drama
          • Food Preparation and Nutrition
          • French
          • Health and Social Care
          • History
          • Maths
          • Music
          • PE
          • Physics
          • Product Design
          • RE
          • Russian
          • Textiles
          • Triple Science
          • Spanish
      • Leadership Development
        • National Professional Qualifications (NPQSL)
        • 2019 Aspiring Senior Leaders
        • 2019 Aspiring Middle Leaders
      • CEIAG
      • Personal Development
      • Reading to Succeed
        • Support for struggling readers
        • Form Time Reading
        • Reading in Subjects
        • Reading for Pleasure
        • Research and Wider Reading
      • Remote Education
        • BBCET Remote Learning Policy
        • St Mary’s Parent and Student Handbook Remote Learning January 2021
        • Remote Learning Narrative
        • How To Use Microsoft Teams
        • Home Study Resources
        • Core PE
        • Blended Learning March 2021
        • Remote Learning November 2020
        • Remote Learning Issues Form
        • Evaluation of Remote Learning
      • School to School Support
      • Teaching & Learning
      • Teaching School
      • Use of Educational Research
      • Teacher Training
        • Overview
        • Primary School Direct Courses
        • Secondary Direct Courses (St Mary’s)
        • Secondary Direct Courses (St Thomas More)
    • Personal Development
      • Personal Development Programme
      • Personal Development Blog
    • Policies
      • Catholic Life and Mission Policy
      • Charging and Remissions Policy
      • Complaints Policy
      • Data Protection/GDPR
      • EBacc Policy
      • Marking Controlled Assessment Policy
      • Risk Assessment
      • Provider Access Policy
      • Uniform Policy
    • Pupil Premium & Catch Up Funding
      • Pupil Premium & Catch Up Information
      • Pupil Premium Review
      • Pupil Premium Strategy
      • Literacy & Numeracy Catch Up Funding
    • Safeguarding
      • Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
      • Anti-Bullying Policy
      • Appropriate Physical Contact or Intervention Policy
      • Attendance Policy
      • Behaviour Policy
      • Drugs and Alcohol Policy
      • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
      • E-safety Policy
      • Health and Safety Policy
      • Intimate Care Policy
      • Looked After Children Policy
      • Managing Allegations Policy
      • Missing Children Policy
      • Race Equality Policy
      • Safer Recruitment Policy
      • Self-harm Policy
      • Relationships and Sex Education Policy
      • Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy
      • Whistleblowing Policy
      • Allergy Awareness Policy
      • Mobile Phone Policy
    • SEND
      • Accessibility Plan
      • Extra-curricular activities
      • Inclusive Classrooms
      • Intervention
        • Literacy Intervention
        • IDL
      • Local SEND Offer
      • Parent and Carer Forum Newsletters
      • SEND Department
      • SEND Information Report
      • SEND Policy
      • Speech, Language and Communication
    • Staff
      • Remote Working
      • Parents’ Evenings
    • Staff List
  • Sixth Form
    • 16 – 19 Study Programmes
    • Academic Achievement at Key Stage 5
    • A-Level Results Day 2026
    • Applying for Higher Education
      • UCAS Information Presentation
      • UCAS Application Information
      • Accepting Courses on UCAS
      • University Open Days
      • How to Prepare for University
      • UCAS Points Conversion Tables
      • Clearing Advice and Guidance
      • Information on Student Finance
      • University Support Programmes
    • Applying for the Sixth Form
      • Applications For External Students
      • Information on Sixth Form Life
      • KS5 Course Entry Requirements
      • KS5 Option Blocks
      • Sixth Form Prospectus
      • Sixth Form Curriculum Guide
    • Destinations & Retention
    • Examination Preparation
      • Revision Strategies Information Session
      • Revision Resources Information
      • Key Stage 5 Revision Strategies
      • KS5 Revision Planner
      • Recommended Work
      • Stress Management
      • Year 13 Mock Exams (Information and Guidance) – March 2026
    • Information for Parents and Carers
      • Results Day and Clearing
      • Letters for Parents and Carers
      • Purchasing PE Kit
    • Overview
    • Parent and Carer Information Sessions
      • How to Support Your Child in the Sixth Form
      • Applying to Oxbridge
      • Preparing for Year 12 Mock Examinations
      • Preparing for Year 13 Mock Examinations
      • Preparing for Year 13
      • Transition into the Sixth Form
      • Revision Strategies and Exam Routines
      • UCAS Information Session
    • Sixth Form 16-19 Bursary
      • Introduction to the Sixth Form Bursary
      • 16-19 Bursary Policy
      • 16-19 Bursary Student Guide
      • How to Claim on the 16-19 Bursary
    • Sixth Form Future Opportunities
      • Future Opportunities Book and Interactive Calendar
    • Sixth Form Key Information
      • Sixth Form Pastoral Team
      • Sixth Form Curriculum
      • Sixth Form Teaching and Learning
      • Sixth Form Dress Code
      • Attendance and Punctuality (Every Lesson Counts)
      • Extra-Curricular Activities
      • Celebration of Sixth Form Student Success
      • 16-19 Tuition Statement
      • Student Leadership
      • Sixth Form Culture Day
      • Sixth Form Life Skills Day
      • Charity Fundraising Programme
      • Personal Development
      • Future Opportunities
      • Super-Curricular Activities
    • Sixth Form Subjects
      • Fine Art
      • Biology
      • Business Studies (A-Level)
      • Business Studies (Vocational)
      • Chemistry
      • Computer Science
      • Drama and Theatre Studies
      • Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
      • English Language
      • English Literature
      • Extended Project (EPQ)
      • Film Studies
      • French
      • Geography
      • Health & Social Care (AAQ)
      • History
      • IT (AAQ)
      • Mathematics
      • Core Mathematics
      • Further Mathematics
      • Music
      • Physical Education
      • Photography
      • Physics
      • Politics
      • Product Design
      • Psychology
      • Core RE (NOCN)
      • Philosophy and Ethics
      • Applied Science (AAQ)
      • Sociology
      • Spanish
      • Thinking Skills
    • Sixth Form Open Evening
      • Sixth Form Open Evening 2025 Information
      • Headteacher’s Presentation
      • Head of Sixth Form’s Welcome
      • Sixth Form Prospectus
    • Sixth Form Student Leadership
      • Sixth Form Leadership Committee
      • Student Leadership Scheme
      • Mentoring and Volunteering Scheme
      • The Sixth Form Gazette
      • Sixth Form Podcast
      • Empowered By Grace
      • Views from the Sixth Form
    • Sixth Form Student Views
    • Sixth Form Transition Work
      • Year 11 Reading Lists
      • Art
      • Biology
      • Business Studies
      • Chemistry
      • Drama and Theatre Studies
      • English Language
      • English Literature
      • Extended Project Qualification
      • Geography
      • Film Studies
      • French
      • Further Maths
      • History
      • Independent Study
      • Maths
      • Music
      • Philosophy and Ethics
      • Photography
      • Physics
      • Product Design
      • Politics
      • Psychology
      • Sociology
      • Spanish
      • Sport
      • Vocational Business Studies
      • Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
      • Health & Social Care (AAQ)
      • Vocational Science
    • Student Testimonials
  • Parents
    • Achievement 1
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • Achievement 2
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • Achievement 3
      • KS3
      • KS4
    • BBCET Newsletters
    • Celebration of Student Success
    • Duke of Edinburgh
      • Getting started
      • Expedition
      • Volunteering
      • Physical
      • Skill
      • Residential (Gold only)
    • Equality and Diversity Day
    • Exam Timetables 2025
      • A Level Exam Timetable 2025
      • GCSE Exam Timetable 2025
      • Year 12 Mock Exam Timetable
      • Year 10 Mock Exam Timetable
    • Extra-Curricular Information 2025-26
    • Forms
    • Home Reader
    • iPayimpact (userguide for parents)
    • Letters Home
    • Lunch Menu 2026-27
    • Newsletters
    • Ofsted & CSI Reports
    • Parents’ Evenings
    • Parental Safeguarding Sessions
      • Resilience and Making the Most Out of School
      • Catholic Social Teaching and Belonging
      • Attendance and Home-School Communication
      • Contextual Safeguarding
      • The Risks of Vaping
      • Trauma, Mental Health and Cyber Crime
      • Personal Development and Safeguarding
      • Mental Health
      • E-Safety
      • Personal Development and Knife Crime
      • Online Behaviours
      • Cybersafeguarding
    • School Cloud (Remote Parents’ Evenings)
    • Shine Bulletin
    • Snow Closure Procedures
    • St Mary’s Word Newsletter
    • Term Dates
    • Timing of the school day
    • Transition from Primary School to St Mary’s
    • Uniform List
    • Uniform Policy
    • Year 11 Parents’ GCSE Information
    • Year 13 Parents KS5 Information
  • Students
    • Alternative Pathways
    • Careers
      • Careers Fair
      • Careers Directory
      • Guidance Appointments
      • Provider Access Policy
    • Duke of Edinburgh
      • Getting started
      • Expedition
      • Volunteering
      • Physical
      • Skill
      • Residential (Gold only)
    • How To Use Microsoft Teams
    • Lunch Menu 2026 – 2027
    • Post-Results Service
    • Remote Access
    • Revision
      • Biology
      • Business Studies
      • Chemistry
      • English
      • French
      • Geography
      • Maths
      • Music
      • Physics
      • Physical Education
      • Spanish
      • Useful websites for revision
    • Study Skills Booklet
    • The Library
    • Wellbeing
      • Mental Health
    • Year 11 into 12 Bridging Course Information

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St Mary’s Catholic School,
Benton Park Road,
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7PE

0191 215 3260

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St Mary’s Catholic School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales under company registration number 7841435. Registered office: Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

St Mary’s Catholic School

Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

Headteacher - Miss Patterson

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