Prep (Reception) entry
reception places 2026
The main entry point to our Lower School is into our Prep (Reception) class. Remaining offers for 2026 are now made on a first come, first served basis, with acceptance required by mid-April before places are released to the waiting list.
Interested in visiting? Leave your details today and we’ll arrange your Lower School tour.
Register to secure a place in our Prep class
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. Once registered, we will guide you through the admissions process and are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
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.
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.