About the school
St Mary’s School, Cambridge is an all-girls school with Preschool, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form. The school assesses Year 7 applicants through an assessment day including an online adaptive assessment, a creative writing task and an interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
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| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | The application fee is £120 for day students and £180 for boarding applications. |
📅 Open days: The admissions section includes 'Junior School Open House' and 'Senior School and Sixth Form Open House'.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Online adaptive assessment, Creative Writing, Interview |
📄 Free St Mary's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The application process typically begins at least 12 months prior to joining. For September 2026 entry, the entrance assessment for Year 7 or Year 9 was on Saturday 31 January 2026. The school says its annual entrance assessment is held every year on the last Saturday of January, and for Senior School applicants it holds an assessment day at the end of January.
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