In this section you can find out all about St Mary’s admissions, including specific details of our nursery, prep school and senior school admissions processes.
St Mary’s is a popular school and places are limited. As date of registration is a key consideration when offering places, we highly recommend enquiring as early as possible.
Places in our Kindergarten are highly sought after and can fill up over a year in advance. Priority is given to girls registered to attend the Lower School, siblings of school pupils and children of staff. You can find out more about the admissions process on the following pages.
Our Open Days provide a great opportunity to find out more about our outstanding Kindergarten as well as practical information about joining. Private tours can also be arranged online at a time that’s convenient.
Alternatively, contact our Registrar, Mrs Justine Tierney, at registrar@stmaryscolchester.org.uk or on 01206 594256.
The main entry point to our Lower School is into our Preparatory (Reception) Class. However, girls may join other year groups if places are available. You can find out more about admissions to our Lower School on the following pages.
Our Open Days offer an opportunity to see the outstanding academic and all-round education we provide at the Lower School. Alternatively, a private tour can be arranged at a time that’s convenient.
Our Registrar is available if you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mrs Justine Tierney at registrar@stmaryscolchester.org.uk or on 01206 594256.
The main entry point to the Senior School is into Year 7, where there are a number of Scholarships available. On the following pages you can find out more about the Senior School admissions process as well as Year 7 Scholarships available.
Further details of our Senior School admissions process, including timelines, can also be found on the following pages. Once registered, we will provide you with guidance and are on hand to answer any questions you may have along the way.
We hold regular Open Days as well as information events on topics such as Scholarships and the Senior School admissions process, to provide you with all the information you need. Private tours can also be arranged at a time that’s convenient.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss the possibility of your daughter joining us, please get in touch with our Registrar, Mrs Justine Tierney, at registrar@stmaryscolchester.org.uk or on 01206 594256.
