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St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep

Calne, Wiltshire · SN11 0DF

AAB+ A-level

36.5%

9–7 GCSE

66.5%

Day fees

£29k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

St Mary's Calne is a well-established co-educational independent school in rural Wiltshire offering continuous education from age 3 through to age 18. The school combines day and boarding provision, with particular strength in pastoral care and a traditional yet progressive approach to learning. A through-school model allows younger pupils to benefit from the resources and facilities of the senior school while maintaining age-appropriate learning environments.

  • →Continuous all-through model minimising transition disruption and enabling strong pastoral oversight from early years through sixth form
  • →Rural boarding environment with strong emphasis on character development, self-reliance and outdoor education
  • →Accessible location in Wiltshire with established reputation in south-west and Midlands regions

Who thrives here

Pupils who thrive in a traditional, pastoral-focused environment with space for personal development; families seeking boarding provision or a country setting; those valuing continuity of education from pre-prep through university entrance.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports56th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Boarding
Number of pupils512
Boarders6
Pupils with SEND54
Age range3–18
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£28.5k/yr
Boarding fees£40.5k/yr
AssociationsISC
Settingrural
LocationMain line rail access via Calne and Chippenham stations to Bristol and London; rural location requires car access for most daily purposes.
EthosAnglican

Contact & visit

63 Curzon Street

Calne, Wiltshire

SN11 0DF

01249857200
Mrs Anne Wakefield, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Calne0 min
Chippenham15 min
Bath Spa30 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep?

Day fees at St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep are approximately £28,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.

How do you get into St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep?

St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep's exam results?

At St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep, 36.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 66.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep a boarding school?

St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep offers boarding as well as day places.

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Strong pastoral care and duty of care, especially for boarding pupils

✓Continuity of education and relationships from pre-prep through secondary

✓Rural location and space for outdoor pursuits and character building

Common concerns

!Lack of current Ofsted inspection data may concern some families; lack of independent recent academic performance data limits comparison with competing schools