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St Mary's School

Other independent school · cambridge, CB2 1LY

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#248 of 2,536

Better than 90% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils510
GenderGirls
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Hannah Helliar
Local authorityCambridgeshire
Opened01 Jan 1924
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110912.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.57.348.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.86.4%68.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.78.4%50.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.43.2%18.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths86.4%63.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 488--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.43.11, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire37.3935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.11, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire37.9935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better41.9%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire22.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.17, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study45--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils510
Girls510
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.153
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.85.4%
Higher education72.9%
Employment10.4%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.2%
Apprenticeship2.1%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near St Mary's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableMander Portman WoodwardOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miNot applicableThe Stephen Perse FoundationOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miPrimarySt Pauls CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.2 miNot applicableHeritage SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableThe Leys SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miNot applicableSt. Andrew's College CambridgeOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSancton Wood SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableCardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableSt Faith's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's School

How does St Mary's School rank in England?

St Mary's School ranks 248 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 90% of schools).

What are St Mary's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Mary's School was B+, and 41.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St Mary's School?

St Mary's School has 510 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does St Mary's School have a sixth form?

Yes, St Mary's School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.