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St Mary's School
Independent school · Cambridgeshire
| Address | Bateman Street, cambridge, CB2 1LY |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 510 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Phone | 01223353253 |
| Website | https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Thu 22 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Induction morning for new Senior School students Thu 3 Sep 2026. Autumn half term Fri 23 Oct - Mon 2 Nov inclusive, so Autumn 2 resumes Tue 3 Nov. Terms end at noon. New boarders arrive Tue 1 Sep, existing boarders Wed 2 Sep; boarding house closes/opens around each half term (e.g. closes Thu 22 Oct 6pm, opens Mon 2 Nov 6pm). May bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027 (boarding open).
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Thu 21 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Fri 7 Jul 2028
Induction morning for new Senior School students Fri 3 Sep 2027. Autumn half term Fri 22 Oct - Mon 1 Nov inclusive, so Autumn 2 resumes Tue 2 Nov. Terms end at noon; INSET Fri 7 Jul 2028 1pm-4pm after term ends. New boarders arrive Thu 2 Sep, existing boarders Fri 3 Sep. May bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preschool (2 full days or 4 half days per week minimum) | £5,200.00 |
| Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 day | £5,605.00 |
| Year 3 and Year 4 day | £7,340.00 |
| Year 5 and Year 6 day | £7,740.00 |
| Year 7 to Upper Sixth day | £8,815.00 |
| Year 5 and Year 6 full boarding | £17,760.00 |
| Year 7 to Upper Sixth weekly boarding | £15,800.00 |
| Year 7 to Upper Sixth full boarding | £18,755.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Fees apply from September 2026, inclusive of VAT. Application fee £120 day / £180 boarding; deposit £500 day / one term's fees boarding. Lunches charged separately for day students (Junior £265 per term). Flexi boarding £99-£104 per night.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 9
Book an open event, contact the Admissions Team, then complete a registration form and apply for a place online. Separate guidance covers assessment, pre-testing for Year 9 entry and international students.
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 - Trumpington Park and Ride | Trumpington Park and Ride | 07:50 |
| Route 2a - Babraham Park and Ride | Babraham Park and Ride | 07:45 |
| Route 3 - Madingley Park and Ride | Madingley Park and Ride, Trumpington Park and Ride | 07:30 |
| Route 4 - Cambourne | Cambourne | 07:15 |
| Route 5 - Milton Park & Ride | Milton Park & Ride | 07:30 |
Cost: From September 2026: £2.10 per journey / £3.50 return (Park & Ride stops); £2.90 per journey / £5.20 return (The Hub, Cambourne)
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.