The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.9
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 498
- Capacity
- 87%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Anne Wakefield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
63 Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfields School
Special school · Very close
The Springfields Academy
Academy · Very close
The John Bentley School
Secondary · 751m away
Marden Vale CofE Academy
Primary · 862m away
Fynamore Primary School
Primary · 890m away
Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Priestley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingsbury Green Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep?
St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep currently has 498 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep take?
St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep?
St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep is in Calne, SN11 0DF, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep have a sixth form?
Yes, St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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