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The Marist School
Independent school · Windsor and Maidenhead
| Address | Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7PS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–18 |
| Pupils | 401 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Phone | 01344624291 |
| Website | https://www.themarist.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Fri 4 Sep 2026 is a staff day and induction day for new starters. Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior: Years 7-13 | £8,527.00 |
| Prep: Years 3-6 | £6,986.00 |
| Pre-Prep: Reception | £5,664.00 |
| Pre-Prep: Years 1-2 | £6,181.00 |
| Term Time Nursery +2 Year Olds (5 full days or 10 sessions) | £5,486.00 |
| Term Time Nursery +3 Year Olds (5 morning sessions per week) | £3,919.00 |
| Lunches (compulsory Nursery – Year 11) | £404.00 |
Fees from September 2026, inclusive of VAT. Full-time nursery monthly: +2 £2,362, +3 £1,771 per month. Sibling discounts 10% (2nd), 35% (3rd+). GCSE/A level exam fees spread over Years 10-13. No registration fee or deposit in the text.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception, Prep (Years 1-6), Year 7, Year 9, Year 12
After an enquiry, parents tour and meet a senior leader, then register. The child attends a taster day and, where applicable, sits a year-group assessment. Offers depend on the assessment and a reference from the current school. Sixth Form entry is based on GCSE results, interview and reference.
- Taster session (Nursery, Reception)
- English and Maths assessment (Years 3-6)
- Year 7: interview, English comprehension and creative writing, Maths, GL verbal and non-verbal reasoning
- Year 9: CATS test (English, Maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning)
- Sixth Form: GCSE results, interview, reference
Registration deadline: Fri 6 Nov 2026
Open events: Reception Taster Day Fri 16 Oct 2026, Prep Open Morning Fri 6 Nov 2026, Nursery & Pre-Prep Stay & Play Tue 10 Nov 2026, Prep (Years 1-6) Entrance Assessment Thu 12 Nov 2026, Year 7 Entrance Assessment Fri 20 Nov 2026, Nursery & Pre-Prep Stay & Play Tue 8 Dec 2026, Year 9 Entrance Assessment Fri 8 Jan 2027, Principal's Reception Friday 4 December
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1: Taplow / Maidenhead | Taplow, Maidenhead, Holyport | 07:28 |
| Route 2: Cookham / Windsor | Cookham, Maidenhead, Windsor | 07:15 |
| Route 3: Slough / Wraysbury / Virginia Water | Slough, Eton, Datchet, Old Windsor, Englefield Green | 07:15 |
| Route 4: Crowthorne / Bracknell / Ascot | Crowthorne, Bracknell, Warfield, Ascot | 07:27 |
| Route 5: Ashford / Staines / Egham | Twickenham, Ashford, Staines, Virginia Water | 07:10 |
| Route 6: Camberley / Bagshot | Camberley, Bagshot, Windlesham | 07:45 |
| Late Bus - Englefield Green / Windsor / Maidenhead | Windsor, Maidenhead |
Cost: Termly pass (10 journeys/week): £780.00 Autumn, £689.00 Spring, £702.00 Summer; single trip £10.00
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.