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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve success in a wide range of academic subjects and activities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils form highly positive relationships with each other and staff, showing respect and collaboration.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Support for SEND and EAL pupils is effective, enabling them to make excellent progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is ambitious and well-matched to pupils' needs, fostering strong academic progress.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching enables pupils to make strong progress across various subjects.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching is stimulating and well-matched, although some younger pupils require more challenging instruction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Issues are addressed effectively, with leadership demonstrating good management skills.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: School leadership promotes well-being and ensures standards are consistently met.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is prevented effectively, promoting pupil welfare and safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils generally behave well and show respect for the school's rules.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Governance ensures strong spiritual awareness and safe environments.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities including sports and music enhance pupils' skills.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Effective balance between academic and recreational activities supports well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Suitable outdoor space provided for physical education and play.
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St Mary's School is a All-through, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 613 students from age 3-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢4,221 to 拢6,580 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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We empower girls to aim high, to follow their dreams and to make a positive contribution to society. Set in the heart of Cambridge, we warmly welcome girls aged 4 to 18 into our happy, diverse school community as day pupils or boarders. Founded in 1898, we have a proud history of educating girls. At St Mary's School every student is valued, supported and inspired. We empower our girls to aim high not just in exams, but in life. As a Mary Ward School, Christian values such as integrity, justice, hard work and freedom sit at the heart of our forward-looking education. From collaboration and risk-taking to independent thinking, concern for society and perseverance a St Mary's education develops a breath of key skills and attitudes proven to prepare young people for study and life beyond. Our students leave us ready for the future; equipped with the skills, qualities and values they need to pursue a life of fulfilment. We help people develop an internal joy of learning. Drawing on the psychology of Intrinsic Motivation, our approach encourages students to discover what motivates them. Because they enjoy it, they learn. Driven by an internal sense of achievement, young people take responsibility for their own behaviour and future. They want to do well for themselves because it feels good rather than seeking external rewards or avoiding punishment. Our approach to education has a strong ethos at its core creating a school community in which everyone is encouraged to develop a sense of their worth. We believe young people can achieve more if they are happy and exceptional pastoral care is a priority from Reception through to Sixth Form.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 3-19 | 4-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Girls | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 73% | 92% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 39.60% | 38.00% | - |
| Day Fees | 拢4,221 to 拢6,580 | 拢2,446 to 拢5,106 | 3200 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.89 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 8 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 7 | 38.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 9 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 3 | 37.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.54 | 30.76 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.64 | 31.29 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.60% | 19.23% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 227 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.06% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.61% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.26 | 32.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.5 | 33.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.8% | 21.91% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 242 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.61% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.28% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.47 2 | 28.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.56 1 | 29.51 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.8% | 16.07% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 212 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.32% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.63% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.75 1 | 28.17 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.14 1 | 28.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.9% | 16.03% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.56% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.06% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.02 | 29.3 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.1 | 30.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.1% | 18.35% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.53% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.53% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.93% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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