Supporting The Girls

Guided with Care, Inspired to Grow

As a boarding school, we understand the relationship between academic work, wellbeing and happiness.

We can ensure that every girl is supported in all aspects of her life, including her studies, friendships, health and personal development.

In the evenings and at weekends, there are dozens of girls their own age around who are sharing their academic journey.

The tutors, Heads of House, residential staff and pastoral team are always on hand, helping, encouraging, supporting and advising. Whatever the work and whatever the challenge, there are always fellow pupils and staff nearby who can help.

Study Skills Programme

The girls are supported throughout their time at St Mary’s by a comprehensive study skills programme. This begins in Year 7 with a focus on how memory works, and how to make the most of it. From Year 9, this expands into the broader subject of metacognition. Our bespoke Year 10 induction programme introduces a range of skills to help the girls successfully negotiate the GCSE years and lay the foundations for A Level study. The Sixth Form begins with a complete induction programme that explores issues of mindset and resilience, as well as more advanced study skills specific to A Level work and the Extended Project Qualification.