Independent school · Sefton
St. Mary's College
- Ages 0–18
- Mixed
- £4,282–£6,192/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 11 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| St. Mary's College (Senior School) school fees | £6,192.00 |
| Senior School lunch (compulsory for Y7 & Y8, VAT exempt) | £258.00 |
| Preparatory School school fees | £4,282.00 |
| Preparatory School lunch (VAT exempt) | £228.00 |
| Bus fees (only if applicable, VAT exempt) | £390.00 |
Registration fee: £48.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Year 7
- Year 10
- Sixth Form
Year 7 entry is based on an informal interview, primary school report and an entrance exam (online CAT plus written English and Maths). For 2027 entry the exam is on Friday 13 November 2026, with interviews that week. Other years if places allow, especially Year 10. Sixth Form entry is by interview, school report and GCSE results.
Assessments
- Cognitive Abilities Test (online)
- Written English and Mathematics papers
- Informal interview
- Primary school report
Registration deadline: Fri 16 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Churchtown, Ainsdale & Formby | Churchtown, Ainsdale, Formby | |
| Ormskirk & Maghull | Ormskirk, Maghull | |
| South Liverpool | South Liverpool | |
| Queens Drive | Queens Drive | |
| Eccleston & Kirkby | Eccleston, Kirkby |
Cost: £390.00 per term on all routes (from fees page)
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 0–18
- Pupils
- 818
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Phone
- 01519243926
- Address
- St. Mary's College, Everest Road, Liverpool, L23 5TW
- Website
- stmarys.ac
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.