St Mary's School, Ascott圣玛丽学校阿斯科特

St Mary's School Ascot was founded in 1885 by a religious order called the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), now named the Congregation of Jesus (CJ). It is an independent Roman Catholic boarding school for girls aged between 11 and 18 years, situated in a 55-acre site in Ascot, Berkshire.

St Mary' s School Ascot Trust was established in 1984 by council members who act as guardians of the school and appoint the board of governors to oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the school.

Since the previous inspection, 2 new libraries have been built for younger and older pupils. The school has developed a 400-metre all-weather athletics track and associated field-event facilities, and a second artificial sports pitch. A large new refectory for pupils has been opened as well as new common rooms for junior pupils and a school playground.

What the school seeks to do
Faithful to its foundress Mary Ward and her model of education, the school aims to foster intellectual, spiritual and personal development, encouraging in each pupil a sense of her own worth and talents, preparing them to lead others and to enrich their world. The school also seeks to develop each pupil's potential for independent thought and the search for truth through a rigorous academic education.

Based upon a Christian awareness of the needs of others, the school promotes a strong sense of responsibility and aims to form women of conscience, competence and compassionate commitment. It also provides opportunities for pupils to enjoy the full sacramental life and spiritual richness of the Catholic Church.