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St Mary's School
Independent school · Buckinghamshire
| Address | Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 391 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Anglican |
| Phone | 01753883370 |
| Website | https://www.stmarysgx.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Thu 15 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Fri 16 Oct 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Year 7 & 12 induction afternoon Wed 2 Sep 2026; whole school returns Thu 3 Sep. Fri 16 Oct is a staff INSET and the start of half term (16-30 Oct), so Michaelmas 1 ends Thu 15 Oct. Michaelmas and Trinity end 12 noon. Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027. Dates provisional.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | £3,150.00 |
| Reception | £4,805.00 |
| Year 1 | £6,440.00 |
| Year 2 | £6,440.00 |
| Year 3 | £7,176.00 |
| Year 4 | £7,176.00 |
| Year 5 | £7,301.00 |
| Year 6 | £7,301.00 |
| Year 7-11 | £9,248.00 |
| Year 12-13 | £8,892.00 |
Registration fee: £100.00
Deposit: £500.00
Per term incl. VAT. Fees cover tuition, text books, most stationery, morning break and lunch. Registration fee £100 for Nursery – Year 2 (and Year 13 per admissions page); £200 registration and assessment fee for Year 3 and above. Returnable £500 deposit added to first term's invoice.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit on a tour, then register and pay the registration/assessment fee. Nursery and Reception: stay and play. Prep: experience day with short Numeracy, Literacy and (from 7+) Non-Verbal reasoning assessments. Senior (Year 7 and up): group assessment day in the first half of Year 6. Sixth Form: GCSE requirements plus interview. Offers usually within a week (Year 7: 2-3 weeks).
- Stay and play (Nursery and Reception)
- Experience day with Numeracy, Literacy and Non-Verbal reasoning (Prep)
- Group assessment day: Maths, English, Non-Verbal reasoning (Year 7 and up)
- Interview with Head and Head of Sixth Form (Sixth Form)
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Little Chalfont, Amersham, Chalfont St Giles, Chalfont St Peter, Gold Hill | |
| Route 2 | Daws Hill, Flackwell Heath, Bourne End, Beaconsfield, Seer Green | |
| Route 3 | Richings Park, Iver Heath, Stoke Poges, Farnham Common |
Cost: £6.70 for each journey, charged on end of term invoice (correct as of Sept 2025)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.