St Mary's School Calne

Joyce Walters House

Mrs Maitland
Mrs Varcoe-Cocks
Mrs RussellThe Joyce Walters House is home to St Mary’s LVI Form.  There are 42 individual study bedrooms for the girls.

House staff supporting the UVI Form are led by Housemistress, Mrs Pamela Maitland, who is also Head of the Science Faculty.  Mrs Maitland is ably assisted by Mrs Barbara Varcoe-Cocks (Deputy Housemistress), Mrs Bel Pertwee (Day Housemistress) and Mrs Maggie Russell (Day Housemistress).

House Tutors from amongst the academic staff also come in during the evening.  These are Mr Peter Liston, Mrs Mel Footman, Mr Andrew Jukes, Mr Vaughn Malcolm amd Mrs Maggie Prescott. The system of House Tutors works well, giving students an opportunity to meet with Teaching Staff in a more informal environment.

Communication between Parents and House Staff is paramount.  Mrs Maitland will be delighted to speak with you and can be reached either by telephone on 01249 857290, or by mobile phone on 07980 978253.  Her e-mail address is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   E-mails are checked on a regular basis.

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The House is named after Mrs Walters who was Headmistress of St Mary’s from 1979 until 1985, which was when the House opened.  It is nestled among the other senior Houses of the school with stunning gardens and fabulous trees surrounding it.  There is also a private courtyard garden for the girls to enjoy.  

The girls in LVI Form are encouraged to be independent and therefore have their own washing facilities and fully equipped kitchen.