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St Mary's Calne

Calne, South West, United Kingdom

GirlsFull boardingAges 11-18Independent350 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

34.4/ 100
Regional
Academic record90
Press reputation32
Alumni26
Prestige50

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-Level

Languages

EAL (English as an Additional Language)Private Language tuition

Entrance requirements

Adaptive online assessment in maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, a short creative writing task, and an informal interview with a senior member of staff. Main entry points at 11+ (Year 7) and 13+ (Year 9); also Sixth Form and occasional year-group places.

Life & activities

Sports

TennisLacrosseSwimmingSport (general)

Arts

DramaMusicArtLAMDA

Extra-curricular

Jazz DanceScience clubsGrow ClubCo-curricular programmeCommunity and Partnerships

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full

Pastoral care: Pupils are known and valued individually. Wellbeing is a core pillar of school life with ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support) available. The horizontal boarding system (girls of the same age living together) creates a strong sense of community and togetherness.

Latest inspection

Inspection outcome not yet verified.