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ISIDay & boardingRoman Catholic

cambridge, United Kingdom Day & boarding · Girls Age range 3–19 586 pupils Founded 1898

St Mary's School, Cambridge

St Mary's School in Cambridge offers a nurturing and vibrant environment where girls are encouraged to explore their potential and develop a lifelong love...

Founded 1898 by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 128-year historyGirls-only ages 3-18 with ≈586 pupilsSet in central Cambridge, immediately adjacent to the University of CambridgeGSA and CISC memberStrong Oxbridge feeder relationship (geographic Cambridge proximity)Substantial bursary programme

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About St Mary's School, Cambridge

St Mary's School Cambridge was founded in 1898 by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the Sisters of Loreto) as a Roman Catholic girls' school in the cathedral city of Cambridge. The school operates today on a campus in central Cambridge, immediately adjacent to the University of Cambridge — producing a particularly strong Oxbridge feeder relationship. The school is girls-only ages 3-18 with around 586 pupils. The Headmistress is Charlotte Avery. The school is a member of the GSA and the CISC. The school operates a substantial bursary programme.

Programmes & strengths

SciencesMathematicsModern languagesMusicDramaSport

University destinations

Oxbridge (geographic Cambridge proximity)Russell Group (Cambridge, Imperial, UCL)Medical schoolsInternational universities

Memberships & accreditations

GSACISCISI

Pupil breakdown

Girls: 586 (100%)
SEN support: 159 (27.1%)
SEN EHCP: 1 (0.2%)

Notable alumni

Old St Mary's girls active in UK Catholic life, academia and the professions

Address

Bateman Street, cambridge, CB2 1LY

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's School, Cambridge?

St Mary's School, Cambridge is a girls' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 19, located near cambridge in Cambridgeshire. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.

How do I apply to St Mary's School, Cambridge?

The admissions process usually starts well in advance of entry and may involve assessments and interviews. The school admissions timeline guide outlines key stages and deadlines. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

What are the fees at St Mary's School, Cambridge?

Fees for St Mary's School, Cambridge vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £5,134–£17,344.

Is St Mary's School, Cambridge a day or boarding school?

St Mary's School, Cambridge is a day and boarding school.

Is St Mary's School, Cambridge a single-sex or co-educational school?

The school provides single-sex education for its pupils.