St Margaret's Calne
Boys & Girls, 2-11
Day
Wiltshire

St Margaret's Calne

St Margaret's Calne is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 in Calne, Wiltshire. It occupies a leafy 27-acre campus which it shares with senior school, St Mary's Calne. The school has the aim of 'Inspiring Excellence' and achieves this through four key pillars which underpin a bespoke curriculum – Igniting Interests, Nurturing Individuality, Fostering Exploration, and Realising Potential.
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Age
Boys & Girls, 2-11
Type
Pre-Prep & Prep
Category
Day
Size
150 pupils
Alex Hopkins, Head

The Head

Alex Hopkins was appointed Head of St Margaret's Prep in September 2024, having been Deputy Head Academic at the school for the past four years. He says: 'We believe that every child has unique potential, and our dedicated team of teachers are committed to helping each pupil discover and develop their talents. Our 21st-century curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to engage and challenge our pupils, preparing them not just for academic success, but for a lifetime of learning and achievement.'
St Margaret's Calne
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St Margaret's Calne

Ethos

Source: St Margaret's Calne

Visiting St Margaret's Calne

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at St Margaret's Calne.

St Margaret's Calne

Fees, Inspections & Governance

Fees

Fees in Reception are £4,818 per term rising to £6,558 for day and £13,164 for boarding in Years 5 and 6.

Inspections

St Margaret's Calne is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. The school is part of a foundation with neighbouring St Mary's Calne.

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St Margaret's Calne Admissions

To find out more about St Margaret's Calne, contact the Admissions team at the school.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about St Margaret's Preparatory School.

Leavers' Destinations

At the end of their time at St Margaret's Calne, pupils go on to a number of leading senior schools.

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