Embrace Empower Excel
An independent day school in Gerrards Cross for girls aged 3-18
Welcome to St Mary's School
Empowering girls to thrive and succeed since 1872.
Our philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that a happy child is a successful child.
ABOUT US
At St Mary’s School in Gerrards Cross, we believe in a holistic approach to education, where every student is encouraged to embrace her unique potential.
Our nurturing environment fosters a sense of belonging, enabling each individual to feel valued and supported on her educational journey. We are dedicated to empowering our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to navigate an ever-changing world.
VISIT US
There is no better way to understand our school than to visit and see it in action. We run individual tours every week.
💜 Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, we asked our students and staff which women inspire them the most. From historical figures to personal role models, here are some of their wonderful answers. Who inspires you? Emma Watson @jasminparis_fellrunner Simone Biles @simoneashley #SMSspirit #Embrace #Excel #Empower #school #IWD2026 #iwd2026
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Creative Construction in CORI! Prep pupils have been busy building Ferris wheels using K’Nex in CORI. Their designs were fantastic, showing great creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Well done.👏
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Pupil Leadership in Action! Orla, Abigail, Lily and Heidi did a fantastic job leading at the Year 3 & 4 Football Festival, running the footgolf activity with confidence and enthusiasm. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience and represented the school brilliantly! This partnership event, organised by Mark at AMA Coaching, brought…
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