St Mary’s Calne

Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DF

St Mary’s Calne is a leading UK independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11–18, set on a beautiful 27-acre Wiltshire campus. Through exceptional teaching and a culture of curiosity and ambition, pupils are empowered to fulfil their potential and achieve outstanding academic results.

With superb facilities, an award-winning library and a vibrant co-curricular programme, St Mary’s Calne offers girls opportunities to pursue passions beyond the classroom. Academic rigour sits within a happy, purposeful community where every pupil is known, valued and supported. Guided by the ethos ‘Be Kind, Be Bold, Be You’ and the belief that ‘You Can at Calne’. A strong tradition of intellectual ambition and care for others is nurtured alongside a love of learning and a desire to make a positive difference. Pupils are encouraged to think independently, express themselves and embrace challenge, while supported at every step. With a strong focus on wellbeing, personal growth and aspiration, the school lays firm foundations for successful, fulfilling futures, empowering each girl to shape her own path with courage, purpose and compassion.

Events

The best way to experience St Mary’s is to attend one of our Admissions events. Visit an Open Morning or Open Day to tour the campus, meet staff and pupils, see lessons and facilities in action, and discover the academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities that shape life at St Mary’s.

Open Days

School Details

Pre-Prep
Prep
Senior
Sixth Form

Boarding
Day Schools

Gender Girls

Ages 9 — 18

Size 350 pupils

Special Education Needs

Religious Affiliation Christian

Scholarships St Mary’s Calne offers discounts for military families, means-tested bursaries, and scholarships for outstanding talent. All awards are confidential, reviewed annually, and are supported through mentoring and enrichment activities.

Bursaries We are proud to support military families, offering continuity, opportunity and exceptional care. For families eligible for CEA: the fee payable will be the CEA plus 10% of our boarding fee. This ensures access to an outstanding education with minimal additional cost. For families without CEA: an automatic 10% discount on boarding or day fees. These discounts apply to members of the permanent British Armed Forces or reservists on full-time duties. We offer a small number of early years boarding places for pupils aged 9 to 11. Pupils board in the Lower School House and go to school at St Margaret’s Calne, our prep school which shares our campus. These limited places are for girls who intend to join St Mary’s in Year 7.

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Headteacher Head Anne Wakefield

Head's Welcome

We warmly invite you to visit St Mary’s Calne and experience the strength, spirit and joy of our community. Education here is ambitious and individually tailored, combining academic excellence with personal growth. Guided by Be Bold, Be Kind, Be You and the belief that ‘You Can at Calne’, we nurture confident, curious girls and are experts in girls’ education.

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