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See Your Daughter Flourish Academically And Personally At St Mary’s Calne

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As an exceptional all-girls boarding and day school in the United Kingdom combining tradition, ambition and community, St Mary’s Calne offers a unique experience that’ll enrich your daughter’s education beyond measure. Want to find out more? Check out its upcoming Open Day right here in Hong Kong…

There are few decisions you’ll make as a parent that are quite as important as choosing the right school for your child. There’s so much to take into account, from the academic calibre and extracurricular activities on offer to the teachers and the school’s community.

Luckily for you, St Mary’s Calne takes care of all of that in one fell swoop in a school that both embraces its rich history (it was founded in 1873!) and prepares its students for the future. Here you’ll find a supportive environment that perfectly balances academic rigour, sports and creative outlets. During the Open Day on Friday, 16 October 2026, you’ll meet the Head of the school, as well as the Head of Admissions, and get all your questions answered.

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Exterior of Matthews Building at St Mary's Calne in Wiltshire, UK

What You Should Know About St Mary’s Calne

Here’s what you should note about this British independent boarding and day school:

  • For girls aged 11 to 18
  • Set on a beautiful 27-acre campus in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside
  • Easy access to London and Heathrow Airport
  • 80% of its pupils are in boarding
  • Relatively small student body with around 340 students
  • Vibrant weekend activity programme

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students in a chemistry science class at St Marys Calne in the UK

Proven Excellence In Academics & Extracurriculars

Sitting at the heart of St Mary’s Calne’s culture are its values of: ‘Be Bold, Be Kind, Be You’ and ‘You Can At Calne’. It has built a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence, personal wellbeing and outstanding creative arts – as well as a superb Tennis Academy – over decades.

In the 2026 A Level cohort, a 100% pass rate was achieved, with more than 65% of grades at A*-A, 39% of students achieving all A*-A and 90% of all grades at A*-B. Meanwhile in GCSE, 79% of its students were awarded grades 9-7. St Mary’s Calne’s students have gone on to leading universities around the world. Plus, beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy a wide range of sports, music, art and other co-curricular opportunities. With everything from enterprise initiatives to Future Fridays and an active weekend programme, plus consistent access to pastoral staff and teachers, each child is tended to, valued and supported, no matter their chosen pathway. It’s a recipe for success, culminating in well-rounded students who are used to seeing women flourish in all fields.

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Head of St Marys Calne, Anne Wakefield, with students on campus in the UK

Discover UK Boarding Life Right Here In Hong Kong At This Open Day

Pop in to St Mary’s Calne’s Open Day this October with your kids to meet with the Head, Anne Wakefield, and Head of Admissions, Megan Davis. You can ask any questions you might have and gain a better understanding of this thriving boarding school, how it develops confident and resourceful young women and why it might be the perfect fit for your daughter.

When: Friday, 16 October 2026; 5pm to 6:30pm
Where: The Edinburgh Room, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong

St Marys Calne open day info

St Mary’s Calne, 63 Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN1 10DF, United Kingdom, +44 1249 857 200, www.facebook.com/stmaryscalne, stmaryscalne.org

Brought to you in partnership with St Mary's Calne. 

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