St Mary's Calne (Wiltshire) is a girls independent private boarding school
St Mary’s Calne is at the forefront of girls’ education in the UK with a fine tradition of academic excellence. An individual school which prides itself in instilling in its pupils a love of learning and a desire to care for each other, their community and the wider world, St Mary’s is dedicated to developing each pupil’s full potential by providing a nurturing environment for girls to develop, grow and express themselves in.
Based in Wiltshire around an hour and a half from London and within an hour of the cities of Bath, Bristol and Oxford, the school has 330 pupils, including some 60 day pupils.
Latest News
Charity Week: Plan UK
This week, we had a visit from Mrs Naomi Williams, the National Campaign Manager for Plan UK, who talked to the girls here at St Mary’s about their ‘Because I am a girl’ campaign. (2.2.12)
Merton College Oxford Choral Scholarship Open Day
On Wednesday February 1st, a selection of girls from Chamber Choir travelled to Merton College, Oxford to enjoy a Choral Scholarship Open Day. (02.02.12)
Women in the Law
On Tuesday evening, the Sixth Form found themselves before an impressive team of seven women lawyers, who visited us with a united purpose... (02.02.12)
Independent British Schoolgirls’ Skiing Championship Flaine 2012
51 teams took part in the Independent British Schoolgirls’ Skiing Championship in Flaine, France from Friday 27th January to Wednesday 1st February.
South West Cross Country Championships
Yasmin (MIV Form) and Georgia (LIV Form) have been selected to run in the South West Cross Country Championships this weekend which means they could qualify for the Nationals. Good luck girls!
Burns' Night 2012
The senior girls enjoyed their annual Burns’ Night Supper on Tuesday night. (26.1.12)
All A* for top linguists entering early IGCSE
All A* grades for top linguists entering early IGCSE (24.01.12)
The Sunday Times Article
In the 21st January issue of The Sunday Times, Dr Wright talked about the growing trend for Sixth Formers to consider studying abroad.
Translate it, Cook it, Eat it
'Translate it, Cook it, Eat it' is a Friday evening activity open to all girls in the Fourth Form. In the first week of term, this got off to a flying start with some delicious 'Tartes Tatin' being prepared.
Getting Out Of Prison With A Paintbrush
On Tuesday 17th January, the pupils of St Mary’s Calne were introduced to an absorbing mix of Art and Psychology by artist Angela Findlay.
LV Form Visit to The Royal Botanic Gardens
On Sunday 15th January, the LV Form girls headed to London to visit The Royal Botanic Gardens. (18.1.12)
A Great Reunion for 2010 Leavers in a Chelsea Nightclub
On Saturday 7th January, the Leavers of 2010 were reunited in the ‘cool’ nightclub space ‘Ju Ju’ on the King’s Road. (12.1.12)
Independent Schools Ski and Snowboard Championships
On Wednesday 14th December, 11 girls set off for the long trek to Les Deux Alpes, France to race in the Independent Schools Ski and Snowboard Championships. (10.01.12)
Noblesse oblige has had its day; partnership is the way forward
In today's Times Letters (5.1.12), Dr Wright warns that headteachers' first duty should be towards their fee-paying parents. (5.1.12)
