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The Marist Schools
File:Marist crest logo.jpg
Address
Map
Kings Road

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SL5 7PS

Information
TypeIndependent day school
MottoSub Mariae Nomine
(In Mary's name)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1870
1947 (present school)
FounderMarist Sisters
Department for Education URN110152 Tables
Chair of GovernorsMrs Margaret Cairns
Senior Sch HeadteacherMr Karl McCloskey
GenderGirls
Age2½ to 18
Enrollment920
Colour(s)Blue, Gold
Former pupilsMaristines
Websitehttp://www.themaristschools.com

The Marist Schools are independent Catholic day schools for girls aged 2½–18 in Sunninghill near Ascot, Berkshire, England.

They are Catholic schools but welcome all Christians and other faiths who are in sympathy with the schools' ethos. Once girls reach 11 they often join the Senior School until age 18 years. In the Preparatory School there are two stages: Infant and Junior.

History

The school as it is today was founded as a result of the London bombings during World War II. The Marist Sisters had founded a convent and boarding school in Richmond, London (then in the county of Surrey) in 1870. During the air raids of 1940, although there were no casualties, the convent did suffer irreparable damage, forcing the sisters to seek another place. They temporarily relocated to East Sheen before purchasing Frognal Estate in 1947 where the school has been located ever since. The school continued to expand with a new building for the prep department opened in 1970. Boarding was eventually abolished.[1] The school is predominantly run by lay staff but the sisters have a representative in the Board of Governors.

Campus

The schools are situated within 55-acre (220,000 m2) of woodland in the village of Sunninghill, Berkshire. The site includes the senior school, the preparatory school, a science block, drama studio, an indoor swimming pool, a music block, large playing fields, netball courts, an astro turf pitch and a drama block.

Preparatory School

Marist Preparatory School
Address
Map
The Rosary

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SL5 7PS

Information
TypePrep day school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Department for Education URN110157 Tables
Head teacherMiss Jenny Finlayson
GenderGirls
Age2½ to 11
Enrollment240~
AffiliationsIAPS

Girls enter the Early Years Department from age 2 1/2 and the Preparatory School from age 4 to 11 years. The prep school compound is known as "The Rosary". Many girls continue their education at the senior school.

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