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Welcome to Mount St Mary’s College and Barlborough Hall School. We hope that as you read more about “The Mount” as it is affectionately known, you will gain insight into just what it is that makes this such a special place to learn, live and work – a sense of our well-known 'Mount Spirit'! 

Set in impressive grounds, The Mount is an idyllic place for children to grow into the fullness of our Jesuit vision, becoming good 'Men and Women for Others' from the moment they join us at Barlborough Hall School aged three through to the end of Sixth Form at the Mount at 18. Our two schools are a mere 10 minutes' drive apart on either side of the M1 motorway…not that you would notice from our blissfully rural locations. Students are welcome to join our Preparatory or Senior school at any point in their educational journey, much like our international students who board from the age of 11 upwards. 

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A Level Results 2024

  • 99% Pass rate for A Level

  • 99% Pass rate for CTEC

  • 50% of all CTEC at Distinction

A*-A

19%

A*-B

40%

A*-C

62%

CTEC

99%

The Mount is delighted once again with excellent A Level results for its 2024 cohort, reflecting the hard work of students and teachers.

We are delighted to see 1 in 3 grades at the top end of the A Level scale and pleased that once again our students have achieved excellent progress. At the highest end our students exceeded their targets by nearly 10% and the majority of our students’ grades were ahead of, or in line with their targets. 

The CTEC grades were, once again, outstanding with 50% of grades at either Distinction* or Distinction.

Most importantly, our students have enjoyed great success with their university applications, with the majority placed at their first choice. 

Higher Line Students study at top universities:


• Bath
• Lancaster
• Warwick
• Exeter
• Nottingham

Inspections

Mount St Mary's College and Barlborough Hall School are regularly inspected by the Independent School Inspectorate and reports are published for public viewing. 

If you wish to contact us in relation to any of our inspections then please call the office at Mount St Mary's on 01246 433 388 or Barlborough Hall on 01246 810 511. To contact our Chair of Governors, please email clerktogovernors@msmcollege.com or telephone 01246 433 388 and speak to Mrs Nicola Self. 

Policies

Mount St Mary's College and Barlborough Hall School have a range of policies in place to ensure the safety of both staff and pupils, maintain consistent and quality educational practise and to assist with the general operation of the School.

 

Here you will find the documents that explain how we reach decisions on matters from admissions and teaching to boarding and the administration of first aid.

 

If you wish to contact us about any of our policies then call the office at Mount St Mary's College on 01246 433 388 or Barlborough Hall School on 01246 810 511.

 

To contact our Chair of Governors, email clerktogovernors@msmcollege.com or telephone 01246 433 388 and speak to Mrs Nicola Self.

 

To contact Mrs Karen Keeton, Headteacher at Barlborough Hall School email kkeeton@barlboroughhallschool.com

 

To contact Mr Jack Murphy, Headmaster at Mount St Mary's College email head@msmcollege.com

Mount St Mary's College Sixth Form
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GCSE Results 2024

  • Well above the National Average for 2023

  • Higher than pre- covid levels

  • Students are prepared for Higher Line education at the Mount

9-7

29%

9-5

75%

9-4

87%

PASS RATE

99%

Staff and Governors

Our dedicated staff at Mount St Mary's College are the cornerstone of our vibrant community. With a deep commitment to nurturing each student’s potential, our teachers bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm to the classroom. Beyond academic excellence, they foster a supportive and inspiring environment, encouraging students to explore their passions and develop holistically. Our staff's unwavering dedication ensures that every student receives personalised attention and guidance, paving the way for their success and wellbeing.

    • Mr Shaun Whyman - Chair of Governors

    • Fr Simon Ellis SJ - Foundation Member

    • Fr Dermot Preston SJ - Foundation Member

    • Fr Christopher Pedley SJ - Foundation Member

    • Mr Matthew Wilson - Chair of Education Committee

    • Mr Hardip Nijjar - Governor

    • Mr Ian Murphy - Chair of Finance and Strategy Committee

    • Mrs Sara Clarkson - Governor

    • Prof Matthew Wilson - Governor

    • Mr Antony Hind - Governor

    • Mr Joe Forth - Governor

    • Mr David Holliday - Governor

  • KEETON, Karen 

    Headteacher

    BMUS (HONS), PGCE Primary Ed

     

    CHADBOURNE, Catherine

    Deputy Head Teacher

    BEd (Hons), MA Action Research (Assessment & Target Setting)

     

    ALLDREAD, Bethany 

    Preparatory Teacher

    BA (Hons), QTS  Primary Teaching

     

    ASHER, Fiona

    Preparatory Teacher

    BA (Hons), PGCE Modern Foreign Languages (French and German)

     

    BETTS, Liam John

    Els I Teacher

    BA (Hons), BSC (Hons), PGCE Psychology Diploma Primary Ed

     

    BOOTH, Andrea 

    Early Years Teacher

    BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

     

    CHAPMAN, Paula

    Elements III Class Teacher

    BA Hons  Early Years

     

    MCLOUGHLIN, Helen

    Els III Teacher

    BA (Hons) Primary Education

     

    MILLBANK, Joanne

    Pre-Prep III Teacher B Ed (hons)

     

    SCANLON, Lesley-Anne

    BA (Hons), PGCE R.S./Humanities, Primary

     

    SINCLAIR, John

    Swimming Teacher

    Life Saving, Swim Teacher Certified

     

    STEVENSON, Richard 

    Head of Games BA (Hons)

     

    THOMPSON-SMITH, Hannah

    Head of Music / Music Teacher

     

    WARBURTON, Chloe 

    Els II Teacher

    BSc (Hons), PGCE Sports Science, Primary

     

    WHITEHEAD, Lauren 

    Pre-Prep II Teacher

    BA (Hons), PGCE Childhood studies, Primary

     

    WILLEY-RANSFORD, Jodie 

    Pre-Prep I Class Teacher 

    BA (Hons) Early Years

     

    WILSON, Frances

    Elements I Teacher

    BA (Hons) Primary Ed

     

    WINSON, Kathryn

    Classroom Teacher

  • BESWICK, Rachel Louise

    Teaching Assistant

    CACHE Foundation Award, NCFE CACHE Level 2, NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma Childcare, Support teaching and Learning in Schools

    BETTS, Lisa Joanne

    Teaching Assistant

     

    FORBES-JONES, Mary

    SENCO and Chaplain

    B.th (Hons), PGCE, MA, NASENCO Theology Religious Education, Catholic Leadership

     

    FORTUNE, Sarah

    Early Years Practitioner

     

    HUNT, Nicola Michelle

    Early Years Practitioner

    CACHE Diploma, Level 3 Childcare & Education

     

    JEFFERY, Rebecca

    Early Years Practitioner

     

    MORRIS, Caroline

    Teaching Assistant

     

    PIERCY, Louise

    Early Years Practitioner

    Foundation Degree

     

    PILGRIM FORD, Charlotte

    Teaching Assistant

     

    WILLIS, Claire

    Teaching Assistant

    MUSIC

     

    BOWHILL, S

    Music Teacher, Drums

     

    HORSCROFT, R

    Music Teacher Bass

     

    JACKSON-TURNER N

    Music Teacher , Cello

     

    PRESTWOOD, K

    Music Teacher, Singing

     

    WEBB, S

    Music Teacher, Violin

     

    PERRY, H

    Music Teacher, Flute

     

    ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT

    ADAMS, Claire

    Admissions Assistant

     

    BARBER, Theresa Maria

    Catering Assistant

     

    ELLIOTT, Kelly L

    Catering Assistant

     

    GIBBONS, Philip

    Grounds Maintenance

     

    HICKEY, Dianne

    Receptionist

     

    KIRK, Jeanette

    Catering Manager

     

    LISTER, Tracey

    Catering Assistant

     

    PASSEY, Catherine Ann

    Catering Assistant

  • MURPHY, Jack 

    Headmaster 

    BA (Hons) University of York

     

    ANGBORE, Foulley

    Teacher of Computer Science BEng Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications and Networking Engineering & Postgraduate in Computer Networking and Cybersecurity London Metropolitan University 

     

    ASHER, Adam 

    Teacher of Maths and Science

    B. Eng (Hons), Diploma Coventry University, Oxford Brookes University

     

    BAKER, Jennifer 

    Teacher of English, Digital Media and Politics

    BA (Hons) University of Cambridge

     

    BURNS, Eleanor

    Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

     

    CAREY, Rachel

    Head of Upper Elements & Head of Learning Support

    MA History, BA (Hons), PG Cert SpLD (dyslexia) (Specialist Teacher), QTS University of York, Lancaster University, Edgehill University, Nottingham Trent University

     

    CAREY, Robert 

    Head of Lower School (Figures & Rudiments), Head of English as an Additional Language

    BA (Hons), PGCE, CELTA  University of Teesside, University of York, University of Sheffield

     

    CRITON, Paul

    Teacher of Business & Finance 

    HND, DMS MBA Postgraduate Programme, CERT.ED Sheffield Hallam University, University of Derby, Sheffield Hallam University

     

    DIMMOCK, Helen,

    Teacher of DT

     

    FOSTER, Heather

    Maths Teacher 

     

    GENT, Adam

    Teacher of Mathematics

    BSc (Hons), QTS Sheffield Hallam University

     

    GREENWOOD, Purnima

    Teacher of Science

     

    GRICE, Kathryn 

    Homeroom Teacher, teacher of RS

    BA (Hons) University of Birmingham

     

    GRUAR, Christopher 

    Homeroom, English and Humanities Teacher

    Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching The University of Sydney, Australia

     

    HALEY, Maria 

    Subject Lead of Latin and Classics

    BA (Hons), MA, PhD, University of Leeds

     

    HARRIS, John

    Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)

     

    HOGGREN-JOHNSON, Hannah 

    Lead Teacher of French

    BA (Hons) with QTS Oxford University, Sheffield Hallam University

     

    HUNT, Christiaan 

    Associate Assistant Headteacher and Head of Faculty (Science)

    BSc (Hons), PGCE, MA,  Edge Hill University, University of Manchester

     

    HUNTER, John 

    Teacher of Homeroom

    BA (Hons), PGCE University of Sunderland, Sheffield Hallam University

     

    JONES, Michael

    Head of RS

    BA (Hons) Philosophy Heythrop College, University of London

     

    KITCHENER, Lucy 

    Cross Campus Music Director, Assistant Headteacher

    BMus (Hons), PGCE, PgDip University of Sheffield, Manchester Metropolitan University, Sheffield Hallam University 

     

    MIDDLETON, Alexa 

    Associate Assistant Head, Head of Expressive Arts & Lead Teacher of Drama

    BA (Hons) University of Hull  MOLLOY, Charlotte Mathematics BSc  University of York

     

    OATES, Louise

    Head of Languages

     

    O'NEILL, Seanead 

    Assistant Headteacher/Lay Chaplain

    BA (Hons), PGCE,  PgCert University of Nottingham

     

    SCHOLES, Matthew RAFAC 

    Head of English

    BA (Hons), PGCE, MA The University of Hull, The University of Sheffield (MA)

     

    STEEL, David

    Maths Teacher (maternity cover)

     

    STOCKWELL, Judith

    Economics Teacher

     

    THOMPSON, Jack

    Head of Humanities

    BSc (Hons) University of Northumbria

     

    WALLS, Amy

    Head of Rudiments Head of Biology

    BSC (Hons), PGCE Sheffield Hallam University

     

    WATSON JONES, Nicholas

    Subject Leader Biology

     

    WILLIAMS, Haydn 

    Teacher of Psychology

    BSc (Hons) Plymouth University

     

    WILSON, Mark 

    Head of Maths and Computing

    BEng, PGCE Oxford Brooks University, University of Exeter

     

    WOOD, Joanne

    Teacher of Art

     

    WOODHEAD, Benjamin 

    Teacher of English & Politics, Head of Middle School 

    MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen

     

    WOODHOUSE, Penelope 

    Lead Teacher Art and Design

    BA (Hons), PGCE De Montfort University, Leeds University

     

    WRAITH, Graham 

    Head of History, Head of Higher Line 

    BA (Hons) University of Sheffield

    HEWITT, Carla

    Teacher of LAMDA/Drama 

    BA (Hons), PGCE Liverpool John Moores University, The University of Central England

     

    MUSIC

    HORSCROFT, Robert J

    Brass Teacher

     

    HUTCHINSON, Joseph 

    Teacher of Music, College Organist, Deputy Houseparent of Loyola

     

    HUMPHRIES, James Dominic

    Piano Teacher

     

    JACKSON-TURNER, Nathan

    Cello Teacher

     

    MUGRIDGE, Katharine Marie

    Singing Teacher

     

    OWEN, Thomas Richard

    Accompanist

     

    PERRY, Helen S

    Clarinet and Saxophone Teacher

     

    SMALLEY, Hannah E

    Flute Teacher

    WEBB, Shelagh Margaret

    Violin Teacher

     

    SPORTS 

    ALLEN, Taryn 

    Sports Graduate

    BSc (Hons)  Sheffield Hallam University 

     

    BERRY, Danny

    Head of Hockey

    BSc. (Hons) The Open University

     

    CRAGGS, Rachel

    Lead Teacher of Physical Education

    BSc (Hons), GTP Liverpool John Moores University, Warwick University

     

    FREEMAN, Jessica 

    Head of Athletics Health and Fitness

    Bsc (Hons), MSc (Hons) Sheffield Hallam University

     

    GUEST, Jess

    Sports Graduate

    BSc (Hons), PGCE with QTS Nottingham University, Leeds Beckett University 

     

    HAYES-WORMALL, Aidan

    Deputy House Parent and

    Sports Coach | Athletic Development Lead

    BSc (Hons), MSc Leeds Trinity University, Leeds Beckett University

     

    HEAD, Christian

    Director of Sport

    BSc (Hons) The Open University

     

    JONES, Christopher 

    Multi Sports Coach and Graduate Mentor

    University of Worcester

     

    JONES, Nicola  

    Head of Netball 

    Loughborough University (BSc Hons) University of Nottingham (BMd) 

     

    JONES, Samuel 

    Sports Coach 

    BA (Hons) University of Hull 

    SHEARWOODS, Hannah

    Multi Sports Coach / Netball Coach

     

    WEEKES, Lesroy

    Head of Cricket

  • AL-KHAMIRI, Saami

    CCF SSI, DofE Co-ordinator

    BA (Hons) University of Wolverhampton

     

    BAKER, Liann

     

    BAKER, Paul

    Catering Assistant

     

    BAKER, Steven

    Maintenance

     

    BEALE, Simon

    CCF Contingent Commander

     

    BOLES, Morag

    Head of Marketing 

    BA (Hons) Sheffield Hallam University

     

    BOOT, David

    Finance

     

    BOOTH, Ivy

    Domestic Assistant

     

    BOSTON, John

    DT Technician

     

    BUCKLEY, Julie

    Domestic Assistant

     

    BUNTING, Ingrid

    HR

    LLB (Hons) CIPD Sheffield Hallam University

     

    DU RANDT, Annette

    Head of Boarding

     

    EDGE, Wendy

     

    ELLENDER, Emma

     

    FISHBURN, Francis

     

    FLETCHER, Rebecca

    Learning Support Assistant

     

    FOX, Adele

    Admissions Assistant and Boarders' Travel Coordinator

     

    FRENCH, Beverley

     

    GEE-PEMBERTON, Andrina

     

    GOODISON, Jacqueline

     

    GOSNEY, Diana

    Exam Invigilator

     

    GRAY, Dayle

     

    GREAVES, Angela

     

    GREVESON, Mark

    Head of Catering

     

    HARPER, Kevin

     

    HARRISON, Ben

    Head of Finance

    AAT, ACCA

     

    HARRISON, Bianca 

    Billings Officer / Payroll Administration

     

    HATCROFT, Caroline

     

    HIGHAM, Deborah

    Admissions Assistant

     

    HINCHLIFFE, Amanda

     

    JOHNSON, Lucy

     

    JONES, Martin

    School Minibus Driver

     

    KAPERYS, Denise

     

    KELK, Julie

     

    KENNETT, Marie

    Domestic Assistant

     

    LAMB, Jessica

    Deputy Houseparent

     

    LEVICK, Julie

     

    LIBBERTON, Robert

     

    MACHIN, Rosemary

     

    MANSELL, Andrea

     

    MANSELL, Carly

     

    MARSHALL, Shaun

     

    MILLNS, Kelly

     

    MULLINS, Karen

     

    NETTLESHIP, Diane

     

    NEWBY, Linda

     

    PETTINGER, Jodie

    School Nurse

     

    PILGRIM-FORD, Emma

    Learning Support Assistant

     

    RODRIGUEZ, Mark

    Maintenance

     

    ROEBUCK, Jayne

    Headmaster’s PA

     

    RUSHFORTH, Jill

     

    SCOBBIE, Emma

    Science Technician

    BSc (Hons) Bristol University

     

    SELF, Nicola

    Assistant Domestic Bursar / Clerk to Governors

    BA (Hons) University of Humberside

     

    SENDALL, Charlotte

    Learning Support Assistant

    SENIOR, Jinette

     

    SHAW, Chelsea

    School Financial Accountant

     

    STOREY, Wayne

     

    THOMPSON, Geraldine

    Examinations Officer

    BA (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

     

    THORNLEY, Philip

    Multi-Skilled Tradesperson

     

    TONKIN, Chris

    Exam Invigilator

     

    TOULSON, Clare

     

    TURNER, Lynn

    School Receptionist and Administrative Support & Exam Invigilator

     

    TURNER, Paul

     

    VILLAMOR AUGUSTA, Alvaro

     

    WALKER, Christopher

    Head of Facilities

     

    WALKER, Brian

    Director of Admissions and International Partnerships

     

    WALKER, Helen

     

    WHITCOMBE, Clare

    Billing Officer

     

    WHITEHEAD, Terryann

     

    WHITELEY, Philip

     

    WILSON, Georgina

     

    WOOD, Rachel

    Learning Support Assistant

    BA (Hons) Education (Special Education and Inclusion) Nottingham Trent University

     

    WORMLEIGHTON, Jill

    Exam Invigilator

     

    WRIGHT, Stephan

     

    YORKE, Sharon

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