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Register

To register for a place at St Mary’s, please complete and submit the registration form for the relevant entry point below.

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 registering as early as possible.

The main entry points are Kindergarten, Prep (Reception) class and Year 7. However, girls may join other year groups if places are available.

If you have any questions at any point, please don’t hesitate to contact our Registrar, Mrs Justine Tierney, at registrar@stmaryscolchester.org.uk or on 01206 594256.

Registration forms

Kindergarten and Lower School registration form

To register for a place at St Mary’s Kindergarten and Lower School, please complete the registration form below and pay the non refundable £150 registration fee if registering for a place at the school. All those registered for the Lower School are automatically registered for the Senior School.

No Registration Fee is required for Kindergarten at the point of registering. The refundable Kindergarten Admissions deposit of £50 is only due at the point of accepting an offer of a place and further information will be provided at the point of an offer being made.

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Child's name
Which part of St Mary's are you registering for? (All those registered for the Lower School are automatically registered for the Senior School)
Parent 1's name
Address (Parent 1)
Parent 2's name
Different Addresses
Payment of Registration Fee

St Mary’s understands and acknowledges that it is a data controller in relation to the personal data that you have provided. We will ensure that we comply with all legislation and regulatory requirements in force relating to its use. For more information about how we use the data and your rights, please read our Privacy Notice.

Consent
On occasion we may contact you with information that may be of interest to you, for example upcoming admissions deadlines, news and events.
Note - you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting the School’s Data Protection Manager at dpm@stmaryscolchester.org.uk. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out by the School before you withdraw your consent.

Please ensure the non-refundable registration fee, if applicable, is received by the Registrar within seven days of the registration form being submitted.

No Registration Fee is required for Kindergarten at the point of registering. The refundable Kindergarten Admissions deposit of £50 is only due at the point of accepting an offer of a place and further information will be provided at the point of an offer being made.

For information on paying the registration fee, please see below:

How to pay

Parents are welcome to pay the Lower School Registration Fee of £150 (non-returnable) and Entry Deposit by internet banking, or by debit/credit card.

The Kindergarten Admissions Fee and the School Acceptance Fee are due at the point of accepting an offer of a place and further information will be provided at the point of an offer being made.

Internet banking

To pay by internet banking, please use the following account information, quoting your daughter’s first name and surname as the reference:

ST MARY’S SCHOOL INTERNET BANKING
Account name St. Mary’s School (Colchester) Ltd
Account number 76024368
Sort code 30-92-16
IBAN GB27LOYD30921676024368
Swift/BIC number LOYDGB21115
By credit/debit card

Please contact the Finance Department on 01206 572544 to arrange.

Senior School registration form

Register by 31 August 2025 and Pay Just £50!

To assist with planning and ensure a smooth and efficient admissions process, we are pleased to offer a reduced registration fee of £50 (standard fee £150) for families who register for the Senior School by 31 August 2025.

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Daughter’s name
Parent 1's name
Address (Parent 1)
Parent 2's name
Different Addresses
Payment of Registration Fee

St Mary’s understands and acknowledges that it is a data controller in relation to the personal data that you have provided. We will ensure that we comply with all legislation and regulatory requirements in force relating to its use. For more information about how we use the data and your rights, please read our Privacy Notice.

Consent
On occasion we may contact you with information that may be of interest to you, for example upcoming admissions deadlines, news and events.
Note - you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting the School’s Data Protection Manager at dpm@stmaryscolchester.org.uk. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out by the School before you withdraw your consent.

Please ensure the non-refundable registration fee is received by the Registrar within seven days of the registration form being submitted. For information on paying the registration fee, please see below:

How to pay

Parents are welcome to pay the School Registration Fee of £150 (non-returnable) and Entry Deposit by internet banking, or by debit/credit card.

The Kindergarten Admissions Fee and the School Acceptance Fee are due at the point of accepting an offer of a place and further information will be provided at the point of an offer being made.

Internet banking

To pay by internet banking, please use the following account information, quoting your daughter’s first name and surname as the reference:

ST MARY’S SCHOOL INTERNET BANKING
Account name St. Mary’s School (Colchester) Ltd
Account number 76024368
Sort code 30-92-16
IBAN GB27LOYD30921676024368
Swift/BIC number LOYDGB21115
By credit/debit card

Please contact the Finance Department on 01206 572544 to arrange.