St Mary's School Ascot
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into St Mary's School Ascot
Gender
Founded
1885
Age Range
11–18 years
Day Fees (per year) Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
£46,800
About St Mary's School Ascot
St Mary's School Ascot is an independent Roman Catholic boarding school for girls aged between 11 and 18 years, situated on a 55-acre site in Ascot, Berkshire. Founded in 1885 by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, now named the Congregation of Jesus, the school is overseen by a board of governors appointed by the St Mary's School Ascot Trust, which was established in 1984.
The school draws its ethos from the vision of its foundress Mary Ward, aiming to foster the intellectual, spiritual and personal development of each pupil. It seeks to nurture independent thought, a sense of personal worth, and a strong sense of responsibility, preparing pupils to lead and to contribute to the world around them. Opportunities to engage with the sacramental and spiritual life of the Catholic Church are also central to the school's offering.
Pupils come mainly from London and the south east of England, with others joining from elsewhere in the UK and from overseas. Almost all pupils are full boarders, with a small number attending as day girls. The school has grown its facilities in recent years, adding two new libraries, a 400-metre all-weather athletics track, field-event facilities, a second artificial sports pitch, a new refectory, new common rooms for junior pupils, and a school playground.
Frequently asked questions about St Mary's School Ascot
How much are the fees at St Mary's School Ascot?
Day fees at St Mary's School Ascot are £46,800 per year.
Where is St Mary's School Ascot located?
St Mary's School Ascot is located in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom.
Fees Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
Day Fees (per year)
£46,800
Boarding Fees (per year)
£65,736
Leadership
Headmistress
Danuta Staunton
Chair of Governors
The Hon Martin Hunt
Ages & Pupils
11–18
Age range (years)
403
Total pupils
19
Day pupils
372
Boarders
267
Senior pupils
123
Sixth form
Contact
Qualifications Offered
Admissions
Main Entry Points
Open Days
See website
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship Types
Bursary Support
Around five bursaries up to 110% of school fees available throughout the school; 20 further bursaries of lesser but still substantial amounts. All very discreet.
Up to 110% fee remission
Exam Results
94%
GCSE Grades 9-7
63%
A-Level A*-A
85%
A-Level A*-B
Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
Popular A-Level Subjects
Popular GCSE Subjects
Sport
Mobile Phone Policy
Pupils allowed to bring one mobile phone. Years 7-8: basic phones without internet. Years 9+: smartphones registered on school network. Phones only allowed during specific times and areas. Confiscation for misuse. No second phones. Nightly collection from years 7-10.
ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 21 January 2025
Routine Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetSchool Profile
Student Demographics
0%
EHCP
23.7%
SEN Support
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Financial Health
Grade B · 57 / 100
Composite financial health score
Updated 8 May 2026
17.1 months of free reserves, 3-year average operating surplus of 4.2%, debt-to-income of 0.36.
See breakdown
Sources: Companies House filed accounts (charity SORP).
Methodology: composite score weights free reserves (37.5%), 3-year operating surplus trend (31.25%), debt-to-income (18.75%), and cash liquidity (12.5%). Scores are percentile-relative within the top 100 UK independent schools cohort. Letter grade is the cohort quintile of the composite score (top 20% = A).