The 16-19 Bursary Fund is available to provide financial support to young people who face financial barriers to continuing in education or training post-16.

The information provided below outline how you can access this support and how the 16-19 Bursary Fund is managed.

Please do contact the Sixth Form Office on 01302 537396 ext 161 or email  if you have any questions. All calls will be treated sensitively and in the strictest confidence.

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This is an exciting time to join us. Students continue to celebrate sparkling A level results which continue to be amongst the very best in the area. COVID-19 did not diminish the achievements of the ‘class of 2022’ who left with a fantastic average grade B- and students' performance in vocational subjects are outstanding with an average grade Distinction/Distinction +. The vast majority of students progressed onto their chosen pathways in employment or university including Russell Group institutions.

We pride ourselves on exemplary pastoral care. You will be treated as an adult and flourish as a confident, independent person in your own right. This is your Time to Shine and you have an opportunity to leave us having the qualifications and personal qualities needed to lead and succeed in whatever field is right for you.

We have broadened our curriculum. We have recently added Environmental Science, Applied Law, Digital Games Development, Applied Psychology, Child’sPlay, Learning and Development, a 1 week Work Experience in Y12, British Sign Language, First Aid and an excellent one year Foundation Year Course. We aim to give you the option to continue your education with us (or join us if coming from elsewhere) whatever your starting point.

Our Flexible Learning approach allows you to develop time management skills and promotes your sense of independence and responsibility. This runs side by side with a Mentor Access Point (MAP) program whereby you have a personal mentor who will regularly meet with you 1:1.

Highly dedicated, experienced tutors are committed to helping you develop your talents in all aspects of academic, cultural, spiritual and social life. There are plenty of extra-curricular and leadership opportunities in music, performing arts, outdoor pursuits, DofE, Public Speaking, charitable events and many more. At McAuley, there really is something for everyone!
We welcome applications from students from all backgrounds. Whether you are of Catholic, different or no faith, we are sure that you will quickly form strong, lifelong friendships and feel part of the sixth form whether you are coming from Y11 or another school.

Please visit our online prospectus (mcauleysixthform.org.uk), which gives you a flavour of the McAuley Sixth Form Experience, details about our courses and how to apply. Of course, the best way to get a feel of our sixth form is to see us on a school day so please contact if you would like to arrange a visit.

We thank you for your interest in the McAuley Sixth Form, we wish you every success in your GCSEs and very much look forward to welcoming you into the McAuley Sixth Form family.

Mr Rob Shenton, Head of Sixth Form

All information on how to apply as well as course information and entry requirements can be found in the Sixth Form online prospectus

Please contact our Sixth Form administrator, Miss Harte, if you have any queries about the application process by emailing  or by telephone 01302 537396 ext. 161.

The application process for current Year 11 McAuley students

This year, all current Y11 McAuley students can apply to Sixth Form via the online applications process in Moodle, which is now live.

The application process for applicants from other schools

We welcome applications from Year 11 students who are not currently at McAuley. For more information and to download the application forms please visit the How to Apply page of the Sixth Form prospectus.