St Mary's School, Ascot
| St Mary's School, Ascot | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God) |
| Established | 1885 |
| Type | Roman Catholic independent boarding school for girls |
| Headmistress | Mrs Mary Breen |
| Students | 360 approx. |
| Grades | 7-Sixth Form |
| Location | Berkshire, England |
| Website | St Mary's School, Ascot |
St Mary's, Ascot is a Roman Catholic independent boarding school for girls in South Ascot, Berkshire, England founded in 1885. The school now has about 360 pupils.[citation needed]
[edit] History
St Mary's, Ascot was founded by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). In 1998 the school had its first lay Headmistress, Mrs Mary Breen, who remains. Mrs Virginia Barker is the Deputy Head. Only two non-lay staff remain, Sister Michaela, a teacher, and Fr Dermot, the school's chaplain.[citation needed]
In 2006, the school opened its new sports centre named The Orchard Centre after the Catholic family from whence the school's two previous headmistresses came. The Centre was opened by ballerina, Darcey Bussell. A Performing Arts Centre has also been built named 'The Rose Theatre. It opened in April 2009.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable former pupils
Notable school alumnae include:
- Caroline, Princess of Hanover
- Pamela Brown, actress
- Lady Antonia Fraser, writer
- Sarah Hogg, Viscountess Hailsham, economist/journalist
- Zena Marshall, actress
- Marina Warner, writer
