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.
🔬🐻 Moss Safari in the Biology Lab! On Tuesday lunchtime, SMS scholars and friends headed into the Biology Lab for a moss safari in search of the elusive tardigrade — also known as the “moss piglet.” 🌱 Students carried out a moss squeeze to create their own microscope slides before…
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As part of our British Science Week preparations, the girls spent an exciting day learning all about birds and the science behind them! 🔬 They took part in a variety of hands-on activities, rotating through stations that included egg design, a bird scavenger hunt and quiz, House nest building competition…
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Join the St Mary’s Community at the GX Fun Run! We’re excited to be part of Fun Run Together – GX, a fantastic 5km family fun run/walk around Gerrards Cross taking place on Sunday 17 May 2026 (11am–4pm). It promises to be a brilliant afternoon at the GXCA Memorial Centre,…
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