The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 586
- Capacity
- 78%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Helliar (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
Bateman Street, cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1LY
Town setting
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St. Andrew's College Cambridge
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Questions parents ask
Is St Mary's School a selective school?
Yes. St Mary's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's School take?
St Mary's School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is St Mary's School?
St Mary's School is in cambridge, CB2 1LY, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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