St Mary's School, Cambridge

Girls, 3-18
Day & Boarding
Cambridgeshire

"St Mary's School, Cambridge is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18, located in the heart of Cambridge. The school was founded in 1898 and the school's history is rooted in the vision of education pioneer, Mary Ward. St Mary's is part of a global network of almost 200 Mary Ward Schools."

  • St Mary's School, Cambridge is a girls-only pre-prep, prep and senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 500 girls aged from 3 to 18 years.
  • St Mary's School, Cambridge is located at Cambridge in Cambridgeshire.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about St Mary's School, Cambridge.
Age
Girls, 3-18
Type
Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior
Category
Day & Boarding
Size
500 pupils
St Mary's School, Cambridge

Hannah Helliar is Headmistress of St Mary's School, Cambridge.

Ethos of St Mary's School, Cambridge

'From collaboration and risk-taking to independent thinking, concern for society and perseverance – a St Mary's education develops a breath of key skills and attitudes proven to prepare young people for study and life beyond. Our students leave us ready for the future; equipped with the skills, qualities and values they need to pursue a life of fulfilment.'

St Mary's School is the leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18 in Cambridge.

Rated excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, our education builds self-confidence and inspires a love of learning.

Beginning in our Preschool, we give children the right start to education, ensuring that their first experiences of education spark confidence and curiosity.

By Sixth Form, St Mary's students leave school knowing that there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.

Our results are testimony to the individual support that St Mary's pupils receive, as 97% of our graduating A Level students attend their first-choice university course this year.

While academic results open doors for our students, it is their self-belief, persistence and motivation that carry them even further, supported by our exceptional pastoral care. Core values of courage, respect, compassion, and integrity support all aspects of our students' growth at our faith-based school.

This tailored approach to learning is supported by world-class facilities, including a boathouse that sits on the banks of the river Cam, and new sports grounds on Long Road.

Source: St Mary's School, Cambridge
St Mary's School, Cambridge

Visiting St Mary's School, Cambridge

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 Mary's School, Cambridge.

Sep
27

Preschool & Junior Open Event

Oct
4

Senior School Open Event

St Mary's School, Cambridge

St Mary's School, Cambridge Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

St Mary's School, Cambridge 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.

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St Mary's School, Cambridge Admissions

To find out more about St Mary's School, Cambridge, contact the Admissions team at the school.

St Mary's School, Cambridge location map
SMSC

St Mary's School, Cambridge
Bateman Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1LY.

Girls, 3-18 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the St Mary's School, Cambridge website.

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