About the school
St Mary's Calne is an all-girls Church of England school at Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, founded in 1873. Entry is at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form, with other years when space allows; the school says about 80% of pupils are full boarders. The age range is not stated on the pages we read.
Day boarding (up to three nights a week) is offered in Years 7–8 only. International boarders are accepted, must appoint a UK-based guardian, and many take one-to-one EAL in their first term at extra cost. The school is a licensed student sponsor and supports visa applications.
Key facts for parents
Academics
2026 (as the school reports): A Level over 65% of grades A*–A, 90% A*–B (quoted by the Head), 31% A*, 100% pass rate. GCSE: 56% of grades 8–9, 31% grade 9 and 79% at 9–7.
Where leavers go
2026: 86% received an offer from their first-choice UK university. Destinations named include Durham, UCL, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Imperial, Bristol, Oxford, St Andrews, Exeter, LSE and King's College London, and overseas the University of Chicago and Tufts.
For international families
Address: Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF. Admissions: 01249 857206, admissions@stmaryscalne.org. Non-native English speakers take UKiset. Sixth Form entry needs at least six I/GCSEs at grade 6 or above, with 9/8 in intended A Level subjects. Chippenham station has trains to London in just over an hour.
Good to know
Registration fee £300 including VAT, non-refundable. Acceptance fee and deposit £2,400 (£900 fee plus £1,500 refundable deposit); parents living outside the UK pay an additional deposit of £18,846. Overseas premium £2,000 including VAT for pupils needing a visa. EAL £44.25 per 30-minute lesson before 20% VAT. Scholarships carry no fee remission; bursaries are separate. We do not show tuition fees because the fees page does not say whether VAT is included.
Common questions
Where is St Mary's Calne and who is it for?
St Mary's Calne is in Calne, Wiltshire, a girls' school. Figures are on this page with their sources.
Which programmes does St Mary's Calne list?
GCSE, A Levels.
Can Scholar Gateway help with St Mary's Calne?
Yes. We help with school choice and prepare students for entrance exams and interviews. A free assessment shows the student's current level first.
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