Located in Shaftesbury, St Mary's School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 9 to 18. The school is a other independent school and operates as a girls school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
St Mary's School currently has around 181 pupils on roll, which is about 53% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Donhead St Mary's, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP |
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| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maria Young |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126515 |
| Age Range: | 9 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 340 |
| Number of Pupils: | 181 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 181 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwell Community Primary School Ludwell , SP7 9ND | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludwell Primary School Coronation Drive , Ludwell SP7 9ND | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury St James's Street , SP7 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road , SP7 8ER | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road , SP7 8ER | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's Church of England Middle School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| St Mary's School Donhead St Mary's , Shaftesbury SP7 9LP | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe House School Coombe House School , Donhead St Mary SP7 9LP | - not rated | 1 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.