St Mary’s Calne is a warm and vibrant boarding and day school where girls aged 11-18 are encouraged to flourish, grow, and achieve. Known for exceptional academic results, outstanding care, and commitment to individual development, St Mary’s empowers each student to become a confident thinker, compassionate friend, and lifelong learner. Talents are celebrated, and lasting friendships formed.
Inspiring curriculum
St Mary’s Calne provides a transformative education in a warm, happy and stimulating environment where girls love learning and aspire to be their best. The ‘connected teaching and learning’ approach enable girls to think deeply and explore widely, fostering curiosity and independence leading to exceptional academic achievement and personal growth.
Thriving arts and sports programme
Creativity, teamwork and perseverance are nurtured and celebrated. Sport is integral to school life, with success at national and international levels. The creative arts programme provides outstanding opportunities to develop drama and music skills alongside high-level performances in and out of school. The school hosts a highly regarded bi-annual art exhibition in London.
Exceptional pastoral care
Each girl feels valued, supported and challenged with guidance from personal tutors ensuring she make the most of life at St Mary’s, from navigating school life to university choices.
Success beyond St Mary’s
Excellent exam results open doors to world-class universities in UK and overseas, including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, and other leading institutions.
Outstanding characteristics
St Mary’s was ranked among the top 25 independent schools in UK and second in south west England for A Level results in The 2024 Sunday Times Schools’ Guide.
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