St Mary's School

St Mary’s School is all-through independent school for girls aged 3 -18, located in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Established in 1872, the school provides for day pupils and its grounds feature a number of old and ornate buildings. 

A selective institution, St Mary’s requires potential applicants to pass a series of examinations across a broad range of subjects, as well as provide positive references from their current school. In order to improve accessibility, a number of scholarships are available, primarily based on academic ability.

Headmistress 

Mrs Patricia Adams   

Values and vision

St Mary’s has high expectations of its students, encouraging tolerance and understanding towards each other and towards staff members. The school values self-discipline and independence, with students supported to develop the ability to drive their own learning. 

It offers an exciting and innovative co-curricular and enrichment programme in an extensive site and beautiful grounds. We provide an all-through education of the highest quality with Prep, Senior and Sixth Form buildings all on one site.  

ISI report

“Pupils achieve well at St Mary’s. They learn effectively in the classroom and profit well from the wide range of additional activities. They develop independence and self-assurance. Throughout the school, most pupils give their best efforts to all that they do. They take a pride in themselves and in their school. In accordance with the school’s aims, they aspire to excellence and aim to achieve their full potential.”

View St Mary’s School's latest ISI report