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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
St Mary's School Ascot is a private secondary-stage school in Ascot, Berkshire, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Girls Ages 11-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
St Mary's School Ascot
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On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Full boarding gives St Mary's School Ascot a distinctive rhythm: lessons, Houses, activities and pastoral care continue across the day and at weekends. The Roman Catholic community is small, with around 380 girls aged 11 to 18 and a limited number of nearby day pupils. Kindness, responsibility, social justice and intellectual, spiritual and personal growth are held together rather than treated as separate aims.
Years 7 to 9 cover English, mathematics, sciences, languages, Latin, humanities, art, design, music and drama before I/GCSE choices begin. Sixth Form adds A Levels, the Extended Project Qualification and Skills for Life. Reading, lectures, discussion and independent research form the Academy, while interdisciplinary super-curricular work gives girls ways to connect subjects beyond the timetable.
Six Houses provide the pastoral structure. Each is led by a resident Head of House with tutor support, and girls meet tutors each morning. Skills for Life addresses health, relationships, online safety, personal finance and ethical questions, with residential staff, a Wellbeing Coordinator and a Health Centre staffed day and night supporting life away from home.
Clubs and societies, concerts, drama, dance, sport, Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, trips and shared events make the boarding community active beyond lessons. Main entry is at 11+, with smaller intakes at 13+ and 16+; examinations, interview and a report from the current school form the admissions route. South Ascot is part of the setting, but the defining feature is the close connection between residence, study and community.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 33.9 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 41.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Windsor and Maidenhead and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 33.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.69
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Windsor and Maidenhead and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-18
- Headteacher
- Mrs Danuta Staunton
- Pupil roll
- 401 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- St Mary's Road, South Ascot, Ascot, Berkshire
- Postcode
- SL5 9JF
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Danuta Staunton
School contact
- School phone
- 01344296611
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@stmarysascot.com
- Admissions phone
- 01344296611
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 1 paper
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Paper 1
Interview
11+, 13+ and 16+ entry assessment
Entry is at 11+ (our main intake), 13+ or 16+ and is by the school s own entrance examination, an interview and a report from the current school.
Published assessment components
Interview is listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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Interview
Entry is at 11+ (our main intake), 13+ or 16+ and is by the school s own entrance examination, an interview and a report from the current school.
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 33.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.69 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 41.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 47.20 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 21 January 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 21 January 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does St Mary's School Ascot handle admissions?
St Mary's School Ascot handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to St Mary's School Ascot?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for St Mary's School Ascot?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for St Mary's School Ascot?
St Mary's School Ascot is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 21 January 2025.