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St Mary's School Ascot
Independent school · Windsor and Maidenhead
| Address | St Mary's Road, South Ascot, Ascot, SL5 9JF |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Pupils | 401 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Phone | 01344296611 |
| Website | https://www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Sun 6 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Sun 8 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Sun 10 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Sun 21 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Sun 18 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Sun 6 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 18 Sep 2026 to Sun 20 Sep 2026, Fri 2 Oct 2026 to Sun 4 Oct 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 4 Dec 2026 to Sun 6 Dec 2026, Fri 29 Jan 2027 to Sun 31 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Fri 14 May 2027 to Sun 16 May 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027, Sat 3 Jul 2027 to Sun 4 Jul 2027
Boarding school: terms and half terms begin with pupils returning on Sunday evening (17:00-20:00, staggered by year group); half terms and exeats begin Friday from 14:15. Michaelmas new girls: LVI Sun 6 Sep, Year 9 Mon 7 Sep, Year 7 Tue 8 Sep. Terms end 12:30 (Summer 11:00-12:00). Exeat after Open Day and Prize Giving (Sat 3 Jul) ends Sun 4 Jul.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Sun 5 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Sun 7 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Sun 9 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Sun 20 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Sun 4 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 17 Sep 2027 to Sun 19 Sep 2027, Fri 1 Oct 2027 to Sun 3 Oct 2027, Fri 19 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Fri 3 Dec 2027 to Sun 5 Dec 2027, Fri 28 Jan 2028 to Sun 30 Jan 2028, Fri 3 Mar 2028 to Sun 5 Mar 2028, Fri 28 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028, Fri 12 May 2028 to Sun 14 May 2028, Fri 16 Jun 2028 to Sun 18 Jun 2028, Sat 1 Jul 2028 to Sun 2 Jul 2028
Source: https://www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-2028-Term-dates.pdf. Boarding school: terms and half terms begin with pupils returning in the evening (17:00-20:00); Summer term begins Tue 18 Apr. Michaelmas new girls: LVI Sun 5 Sep, Year 9 Mon 6 Sep, Year 7 Tue 7 Sep. Terms end 12:30 (Summer 11:00-12:00). Exeat after Open Day and Prize Giving (Sat 1 Jul) ends Sun 2 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarding Fee | £23,016.00 |
| Day Boarding Fee | £16,380.00 |
Registration fee: £360.00
Deposit: £2,400.00
Fee table is on the admissions page. Fees inclusive of VAT at current rates. Deposit figure is the Acceptance Fee. Anti-money Laundering Check Fee £132. Bursaries up to 110% of the boarding fee (means-test form deadline 1st October in the year prior to entry).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, 13+, 16+
Register at least two years before entry to join the candidate list. Entry is by the school's own entrance exam, an interview and a report from the current school. 13+ and 16+ exams are in November/December of the year before entry; the page gives the 11+ assessment as Lent term (main text) or December (FAQ). Preference is given to Roman Catholic girls.
- 11+: English, Mathematics, General Paper
- 13+: English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, History or Geography, modern language, Latin
- 16+: general paper and subject interviews
- Interview with Headmistress or senior staff
- School report
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions 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.