Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
201 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30+ |
Most common nationality |
British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
Ratio of local students to international students is approximately 1:2 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean. We also support Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovene and Polish, delivered by external tutors. |
Average number of students per class |
12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, in the event that school has to be closed. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a Catholic school, part of the RSHM network of schools globally, however our school community welcomes students of all faiths, and none. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Results in these examinations |
Average annual pass rate of 36.4, although many students will achieve 40+ |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
This will vary according to year group. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Marymount’s bespoke, student-centred College Counselling Programme leads to successful placements at top universities in the UK and around the world. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Bespoke LRC programme, tailored to supporting the learner traits of the IB |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Written tests in Maths and English and a one to one interview. We also require the last two years's school reports and a reference from the Head/Head of Year of the student's current school. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The admissions section of the website, featuring an online application portal, provides all of the information necessary to get started. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Marymount offers year-round rolling admission as space allows. |
School start time |
8.30am |
School finish time |
4.00pm |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Choir, chamber orchestra, chamber music ensemble, theatre, debating club, science, sports, cross-country, dance, art club, eco-school club, MUN, writer's circle. |
Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, volleyball, tennis, badminton, table-tennis, track and field, dance |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, STEAM hub, art studio, science labs, auditorium, dance studio |
Sports facilities at the school |
- fitness centre/gym
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Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grades 6 - 12 |
Boarding facilities at the school |
Spacious, high-specification boarding rooms, well-appointed bathrooms, shared lounge and kitchen areas, all meals provided in main dining room, weekend activities programme. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Marymount London is an independent, day and boarding school for girls which nurtures the limitless potential of curious, motivated students (ages 11 to 18) of diverse faiths and backgrounds. Founded in 1955 by the order of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), and part of a global network of RSHM schools, we proudly stand as the first all-girls’ school in the United Kingdom to adopt the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB MYP and Diploma), where girls are inspired to learn in a creative, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and exploratory environment. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Students are empowered to build their confidence, leadership skills, and sense of self on a seven-acre garden campus conveniently located just twelve miles from Central London. The campus offers outstanding facilities, including a STEAM Hub, sports hall, dance studio, modern dining hall, and tennis courts and an All-Weather Pitch. The School’s challenging academic program is based on the International Baccalaureate curricula:
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