St Mary’s Calne

Independent

National rank

71=

57=

Rank last year

87.6%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

81.8%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Anne Wakefield

Gender of entry

Girls, mixed prep

Total pupils

347 (11-18)

Head teacher

Anne Wakefield

Gender of entry

Girls, mixed prep

Total pupils

347 (11-18)

Head teacher

Anne Wakefield

Gender of entry

Girls, mixed prep

Total pupils

347 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£13,836 (11-18)

UK boarding fees per term*

£18,546 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 76=

Grade

%

A*

23.2

A

35

B

29.4

A*/A

58.2

A*-B

87.6

GCSE 2024 rank: 71=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

63.1

A/7

18.7

A*/A/9/8/7

81.8

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2017
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to develop in young women the academic and moral strength for them to become bold, resourceful, well-balanced individuals who have the capacity to lead and shape the modern world ... Pupils’ excellent progress and attainment is underpinned by highly individualised provision ... They have outstanding attitudes to their learning, and are highly productive individually and in co-operation with others. Pupils are confident and articulate communicators. Pupils excel in a wide variety of extracurricular activities … and benefit from the excellent coaching and commitment from staff ... Pupils have excellent self-confidence and self-awareness for their age and make intelligent choices about their learning and personal lives.” There was a regulatory compliance visit in 2022.
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About the school

  • The girls’ day and boarding school in Wiltshire celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023. Its alumnae include the composer Nicola LeFanu and the historian and novelist Lucy Hughes-Hallett.
  • An extensive range of co-curricular activities includes the Young Enterprise scheme, the Lawn Tennis Association Youth Tennis Leaders programme, and clubs for Lego, robotics, frisbee and fashion upcycling. 
  • Additional music and drama qualifications are offered alongside the Extended Project Qualification and AS-level maths.
  • Academic, art, drama, music, sport and all-rounder scholarships are available as well as means-tested bursaries. Means-tested armed forces discounts also apply.
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