Independent school · Essex
St Mary's School for Girls
- Ages 2–17
- Girls
- £4,975–£7,690/term
- Term dates checked
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 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Tue 13 Jul 2027 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep (Reception) Class-Year 2 | £4,975.00 |
| Year 3–4 | £5,620.00 |
| Year 5–6 | £6,255.00 |
| Year 7 | £6,660.00 |
| Year 8–9 | £7,180.00 |
| Year 10–11 | £7,690.00 |
| Termly lunch (mandatory), Lower School | £374.40 |
| Termly lunch (mandatory), Senior School | £436.80 |
| Kindergarten Core Day 8.00am–3.00pm (per day) | £70.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £400.00
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
- Prep (Reception)
- Year 7
Register online with a £150 fee. Lower School places go to siblings first, then by registration date; Prep (Reception) places are offered in the winter before entry. Other Lower School years and non-Year 7 Senior places involve a taster day (with assessment for Senior). Year 7 is the main Senior entry point, with entrance assessments and scholarships; accept with a £400 Entry Deposit.
Assessments
- Year 7 Entrance Assessment
- Taster day (with assessment for Senior School places other than Year 7)
- Scholarship interviews/assessments
Registration deadline: Sun 1 Nov 2026
Open events
- Year 7 Entrance Assessment for external pupils: Sat 14 Nov 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–17
- Pupils
- 424
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01206572544
- Address
- 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB
- Website
- stmaryscolchester.org.uk
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.