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Entrance Exams
The examinations and interviews take place at St Mary’s in November / December prior to the year of entry for 16+ entrants, and in January / February of the year of entry for 11+ and 13+ candidates. The school does not issue past papers but will supply guidelines to the current school or parents upon request.
The subjects tested are:
at 11+: English, Mathematics and a general paper (which could include: graded spelling; non-verbal puzzles; listening skills)
at 13+: English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, History or Geography, French or an alternative modern language (Spanish, Italian or German) and Latin
at 16+: a general paper, and interviews in the subjects to be studied at A Level
Please contact the registrar, Mrs Sandra Young, on 01344 296614, or by email at admissions@st-marys-ascot.co.uk, if you have any queries about our entrance examinations.
Results are normally notified within three weeks of sitting the examinations.
Open Mornings
Please register your interest and request a programme from the Registrar, Mrs Sandra Young, either on 01344 296614, or by email at admissions@st-marys-ascot.co.uk.
These Open Mornings usually take place four times a year, two in the Michaelmas term, one in the Lent term and one in the Summer term. The mornings begin with refreshments and a welcome from the Headmistress, after which you will have an opportunity to ask questions. This will be followed by a guided tour of the school and a short concert in our Chapel. You are invited to stay for a buffet lunch where members of staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Our next Open Mornings are on:
- Saturday 11 March 2023
- Saturday 13 May 2023
Booking is essential for all Open Mornings.
We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary’s.
Fees
Academic Year 2022-23
- Registration Fee: £300
- Acceptance Fee: £2000
- Boarding Fee: £15,190 per term
- Day Boarding Fee: £10,820 per term
FAQs
An Open Morning is the best way to see St Mary’s for the first time and we usually hold four of these a year, in March, May, September and November. At these events you will listen to the Headmistress’ talk, be shown around the school by a current girl and have the opportunity to talk to members of the teaching and pastoral staff. Please contact the admissions office on +44 (0)1344 296614 or at admissions@st-marys-ascot.co.uk for further details.
You can register your daughter for a place to sit the entrance examination as soon as you wish. This ensures that the school can keep in touch with you until your daughter comes to sit the entrance examination. We do suggest that registration take place at least two years prior to the entry date. All who are registered come to St Mary’s to sit their entrance examination in the January and February of the year of entry.
The school’s main intake is at 11+, when we accept about 40 girls. There is also a smaller intake of about 20 girls at 13+. The school also has a small intake at 16+ for Sixth Form.
St Mary’s conducts 11+, 13+ and 16+ entrance examinations at the school. At 11+, girls come to St Mary’s for a day in the January of the year of entry. They will sit examinations in English, Mathematics, a general paper and will also have a session in the gym. Examinees are looked after for the day by a current Year 7 girl who will take her to break, lunch, to and from examinations and to see the school.
At 13+ girls come to St Mary’s for two days in the February of the year of entry and candidates are invited to spend the night at school. The examinations will include English, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Science, a modern language, Geography or History and a Latin paper.
Both the 11+ and 13+ examinations are similar to Common Entrance, although girls also have an interview with the Headmistress or one of the two Deputy Headmistresses. The 11+ and 13+ St Mary’s examinations do not require girls to be coached or trained, and examination results are not the sole factor in a place being offered.
At 16+ girls come to St Mary’s for a day. They sit a general examination paper and will also meet the Heads of Departments of the subjects to be studied at A level. In addition they have an interview with the Headmistress and the Head of Sixth Form.
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