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Welcome to EM6, Hartlepool
At EM6 Sixth Form, we help students thrive academically and personally through high-quality teaching, small class sizes, and expert subject-specialist teachers. Our dedicated sixth form spaces and supportive community ensure every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
We provide personalised academic and wellbeing support, specialist careers guidance, and strong links with universities, training providers, and employers to help you achieve your goals. Students also benefit from financial bursaries to support travel, meals, and study resources, along with free access to Office 365.
Discover what EM6 has to offer at our Open Event on Tuesday 8 December 2026, from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. Meet our staff, explore our facilities, and find out how we can help you take the next step towards your future.
Latest News at EM6
13 August 2026
Further Success for EM6 as Students Pursue Politics and Music Ambitions
Aspiring politicians and a talented musician were among the students celebrating their A-Level success at The English Martyrs Sixth Form College (EM6). Friends Sam B and Sam C have both combined their studies with active roles in local politics and are now set to take the next step towards careers in public service. Also celebrating was talented musician and Deputy Head Student Bridget, who achieved an A* in French and As in Music and English Literature.
13 August 2026
A-Level Results Day 2026 - A-Level Success Brings Proud Moment for Ukrainian Student and Her Family
A teenager who fled to the UK from Ukraine has excelled in her A-levels and now wants to work towards a career helping people back in her home country. Anastasiia, who studied at The English Martyrs Sixth Form College (EM6), in Hartlepool, achieved an A* in Russian, an A in Psychology, and a B in Sociology. She said how she was “so happy” to break the good news in a call to her father, Andrew, who is fighting in the Ukrainian army.
13 August 2026
A-Level Results Day 2026 - Top student turns down Cambridge to make a difference in the North East
A high-achieving student has turned down an offer from one of the UK’s leading universities in favour of staying in the North East and making an impact where he grew up. Despite receiving an offer from the University of Cambridge, Civ has instead opted to stay close to home and study Medicine at Newcastle University after being inspired by one of his teachers at The English Martyrs Sixth Form College (EM6), in Hartlepool.
Destination Success
Civ
Despite receiving an offer from the University of Cambridge, Civ has instead opted to stay close to home and study Medicine at Newcastle University after being inspired by one of his teachers at EM6 in Hartlepool.
Civ secured A*, A*, and A grades in Chemistry, Biology, and Maths and plans to use his talents to become a doctor.
Anastasiia
Anastasiia achieved an A* in Russian, an A in Psychology, and a B in Sociology. Anastasiia will now study sociology at Newcastle University and hopes to pursue a career in which she can help people – possibly as a social worker.
Bridget
Bridget, who achieved an A* in French and As in Music and English Literature.
Bridget has been heavily involved in the musical life of the college through performances, leading a Youth Voices choir and producing a whole-school concert, is now heading to Durham University to study Music.
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Sam B and Sam C
Sam B, Youth Officer for his local Labour Party constituency, achieved success in his A-Levels and will progress to the University of York to study Politics and Economics. Sam C has gained first-hand political experience through his work with the Liberal Democrats and even stood as a candidate in recent local elections. He will now study Politics at Newcastle University.