Address: Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF
Website: stmaryscalne.org
Founded: 1873
Pupils: 340, all girls aged 11-18
Termly Fees: £14,520-£19,470
Head Teacher: Mrs Anne Wakefield
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Entrance Procedure: Selective; assessment and interview
School Visits: Open days in October and May and open mornings in February and March, with individual visits also available
Contact: [email protected] or 01249 857206
The Curriculum
In an all-girls environment, the school balances academic rigour with exceptional care, empowering every pupil to embrace challenges and win their own race. St Mary’s encourages broad and deep thinking, personal growth, and independence, helping girls become confident, socially aware, tech-savvy learners ready for academic success and future careers.
Sport & The Arts
Sport and the creative arts are central to school life. Girls thrive through participation, teamwork and personal challenge in activities from lacrosse to dance. Drama, music, art, languages and humanities spark curiosity, self-expression and cultural awareness, helping pupils grow confident, creative and ready to embrace new perspectives. Athletes compete at county, national and international level, while creatives regularly achieve recognition at national competitions.
Pastoral Care
Wellbeing drives school life at St Mary’s. Through whole-school programmes and personalised care, the close-knit community ensures every pupil is known, valued and supported. Pastoral guidance, tutors and wellbeing teams help girls navigate academic and personal challenges, while mindfulness, reflection and physical activity foster balance. Pupils leave the school confident, independent and ready to thrive in all aspects of life.
Exit Destinations
In 2025, 93 percent of pupils gained Russell Group offers, with 98 percent going on to attend their chosen university. Popular destination include Oxbridge, Russell Group, London universities and global institutions such as NYU, Rice and Trinity Dublin.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To deliver education that is both ambitious and personally tailored, nurturing each girl to become her most confident, capable and curious self. As a girls’ education specialist, I believe learning is a journey of discovery where academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand.
