Prospectus
Download our St Mary’s school prospectus
Download our St Mary’s school prospectus below to find out more about the empowering education we offer girls at St Mary’s.
Inside our school prospectus you will find information such as our vision and values. You can read about how we challenge girls academically, creatively and physically. In addition, you will find practical information such as Senior School Scholarships available and our fees.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our Registrar, Mrs Justine Tierney, at registrar@stmaryscolchester.org.uk if you would like any further information.
Arrange a visit
Our website and prospectus will provide you with lots of information. However, the best way to get to know St Mary’s is to take a look around. We hold Open Days throughout the year. We also hold information events on topics such as Senior School Scholarships. Alternatively, our Registrar is happy to conduct individual tours at a time to suit you.
Click here to arrange a private tour or reserve your place at an Open Day or information event. Alternatively, when you complete the form below to download a St Mary’s school prospectus, let us know if you are interested in attending an Open Day or arranging a private tour. We will then be in touch to arrange this with you. Please also let us know whether you would like to visit the Kindergarten, Lower School or Senior School.
Our weekday Open Days provide an opportunity to see the school in action and meet the Senior Leadership team. Refreshments will be available at the end of your tour, where our Admissions team will be available to answer any questions you may have.
At our Saturday Open Days, there will be an opportunity to tour the school and meet pupils and staff. Our Senior Leadership team and Admissions team will also be available for you to speak to at the end of your tour while you enjoy refreshments provided by our catering team.
Top rating of excellent in our latest inspection
St Mary’s was rated excellent by the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) in February 2023.
This ‘Excellent’ rating is the highest award given and covers both ‘the quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements’ and ‘the quality of the pupils’ personal development’. The inspection also included a ‘focused compliance inspection’ where the school was judged as having met the eight required standards.
The ISI’s inspectors conducted a thorough visit of the Kindergarten, Lower School and Senior School, where they observed children and staff in lessons, reviewed examples of pupils’ work, conducted interviews with members of staff and school Governors and attended form meetings and assemblies. They also gained an insight into the wide variety of extra-curricular activities available as well as looking at the curriculum offer alongside facilities and resources. Parents, staff and pupils’ input was reviewed and collated via pre-inspection questionnaires, and I would like to thank you once again for your support in completing this.
The key findings emphasised the high levels of attainment across the curriculum for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), in National Curriculum tests for Year 6 and at GCSE level. The inspectors also picked up on the excellent communication skills demonstrated by the girls at both the Lower School and Senior School and the strong relationships between our teachers and pupils, which nurtures a positive mind-set to learning amongst the girls.
Our emphasis on the importance of pastoral care was also documented, with inspectors commenting on the school’s culture of monitoring pupils’ progress and wellbeing, which allows the girls to develop and express themselves to be reflective learners. You can read more in our highlights report or in the full report below.
For further information in addition to reading our school prospectus, read the inspection report highlights or the full report.
