Who we are
A PLACE TO FLOURISH
Across a stunning 27-acre campus, our outstanding indoor and outside spaces are designed to inspire every girl to participate, flourish and exceed her full potential. Blending historic character with modern design, every space is thoughtfully created to support pupils to excel.
Spaces designed to nurture curiosity, confidence and ambition in every girl.
Campus and Facilities
Grounds at St Mary’s Calne
From classrooms that spark collaboration to our orchard and beautifully manicured gardens, our wonderful, safe and peaceful campus is loved by all.
Our grounds are beautiful year-round, with wide lawns, landscaped gardens, an apple orchard and outdoor classrooms hosting concerts, lessons and performances. The Lime Kiln Garden is a focal point, offering space for relaxation and reflection – encouraging pupils to enjoy the outdoors every day.
Blending heritage with innovation, historic features sit alongside creative new landscapes. Together, they provide the backdrop for friendships, exploration and growth, strengthening our community and enriching daily life at St Mary’s Calne.
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Boarding Houses
Each of our six boarding houses are purpose-built and carefully designed for each stage of school life. Comfortable bedrooms, welcoming common rooms, study areas and kitchens create a balance of independence and care, while landscaped gardens provide room to relax in nature.
Progression from Lower School through Senior School to Sixth Form is reflected in our boarding houses. Younger pupils share bright dormitories and common rooms, while older girls gain independence with single bedrooms and dedicated study areas from Year 10. Sixth Form students enjoy university-style ensuite rooms, preparing them for life beyond school.
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Lumi Library
Located at the heart of the campus, our award-winning library offers natural light, orchard views and outstanding resources, more in common with a modern university library.
Spanning two floors, the library houses more than 14,000 books, interactive teaching zones, project rooms, a multimedia suite and, at its centre, a mini amphitheatre hosting talks, clubs and presentations.
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The Lime Kiln Garden
Opened in 2021, our Lime Kiln Garden combines heritage materials with thoughtful planting to create a welcoming setting for reflection, learning and creativity.
Designed by leading landscape architect Sally Harley-Martin, the Lime Kiln Garden was created to encourage pupils, staff, families and visitors to enjoy the school’s wonderful outside space all year round. Framed by yew hedging and overlooked by the Grade II Listed Lime Kiln, the garden has study areas, swings, a sunken stone garden, sculptures and water features. It is a cherished place in the heart of the school.
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Sports facilities
From a 25-metre swimming pool and modern sports hall to fitness suite, dance studio, courts for netball and tennis and pitches (both grass and astro) for hockey, lacrosse and athletics, our campus offers everything pupils need to enjoy sport their own way.
Whether discovering a new activity or competing at the highest level, each pupil is supported to be active, confident and ambitious – developing skills, resilience and a love of fitness that lasts a lifetime.
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Delscey Burns Theatre
The Delscey Burns Theatre is a professional-standard performance venue hosting drama, music, assemblies and visiting speakers – giving every girl the chance to share her voice and step confidently into the spotlight.
The theatre enriches cultural life at St Mary’s Calne delivering unforgettable performances that showcase talent and imagination.
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Art studios
Open daily and on weekends our art studios are designed to encourage individuality and artistic confidence. They are spaces where imagination is given freedom to grow leading to outstanding results at GCSE and A Level.
Three light-filled studios are designed for flexibility, supporting work across ceramics, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, photography and lens and light-based media. Design-technology equipment and life-drawing resources expand opportunity, while access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite ensures ideas can be realised through both traditional techniques and digital innovation.
Location and transport
Set in the Wiltshire countryside, just south of the Cotswolds and near the historic cities of Bath, Bristol and Oxford, the school is well-connected with easy road and rail links to London and Heathrow.
Corporate hire
From the theatre to the sports club, our facilities are available for hire during holidays and evenings when not used by pupils, offering versatile spaces for corporate events, gatherings and celebrations.
ST MARY’S CALNE BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
Start your journey
At St Mary’s Calne, one of the UK’s leading schools for girls, every pupil is known, supported and inspired to achieve her best academically and personally. We would be delighted to welcome you to our community and show you how your daughter can grow, learn and flourish with us.