Marymount International School London A GSG School
- Marymount International School London
George Road
Kingston
Surrey
KT2 7PE - Head: Mrs Margaret Giblin
- T 020 8949 0571
- F 020 8336 2485
- E admissions@marymountlondon.com
- W www.marymountlondon.com
- An independent school for girls aged from 11 to 19.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Kingston Upon Thames
- Pupils: 250; sixth formers: 80
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Fees: Day: £31,320; Boarding: £50,760 - £53,010 pa
- Open days: September and April
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
No liturgical vestments in obvious sight but a strong spiritual undercurrent runs deep, and all faiths are celebrated. ‘It’s a spiritual place,’ the head groundsman wistfully agrees, referring to his love of the grounds after 30 years on site. Teaching for the IB ‘starts from the get-go’. Takes the heat out of the potentially overwhelming demands of the diploma; as school puts it, ‘It’s not how well you do in the IB, but how well you do the IB.’ Delicious food in the canteen – more akin to …
What the school says...
Marymount International School London - learn to connect the world through independent thinking and inquiry. Marymount is a community of day and boarding girls with a values based environment and a rich history and emphasis on pastoral care. As one of the first IB schools in the UK, Marymount excels with experience and continues to place among the top schools. Students ages 11-16 take part in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), an alternative to an exam driven curriculum, concentrating on independent investigations, connections between subjects and reflecting on ones strengths and successes. Students gain results in the top 5% of the world every year and attend top universities in the UK and abroad.
Located on a private estate just 12 miles from central London, Marymount offers modern facilities, including a Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab), in a secure suburban setting. Emphasis is placed on pastoral care. Class sizes are small and study programmes are planned to meet the needs of individual students. Boarding students are offered a range of extracurricular activities both in the evening and at weekends.
Marymount is part of a network of 19 schools around the world founded over a century ago by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The school follows the faith vision of its founder, that all may have life and have it to the full by welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds. Students at Marymount embody this philosophy through their education, social development and extracurricular life and are fully prepared for life in a global setting.
The School encourages parents and students to visit so that they may see the facilities, meet some of the teachers, and hear about life at Marymount from other students. ...Read more
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
International Baccalaureate: middle years - middle Years is a programme for ages 11-16.
Other features
Music and dance scheme - government funding and grants available to help with fees at selected independent music and dance schools.
Choir school - substantial scholarships and bursaries usually available for choristers.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmistress
Since 2021, Margaret Giblin, previously deputy head at Woldingham Catholic School for Girls, which she joined in 2012. Experience in education spans over two decades in both the UK and Ireland (her homeland). MA in Catholic school leadership from St Mary’s and higher diploma in teaching and a BA in theology and English from National University of Ireland and St Patrick’s Pontifical University, respectively.
Is keen to shine a light on this ‘hidden gem’ of a school. Says that it being faith-based was a draw for personal as well as educational reasons but is quick to point out that it welcomes students from ‘all or none’ (faiths) offering spiritual leadership and guidance. Firmly believes in girls’ education (no going co-ed just yet – much to the disappointment of families with...
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Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
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| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
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| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
Y |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
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| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
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| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
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| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
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| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
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| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Preparatory School | 2024 | 3 | |
| Newton Prep | 2024 | 3 |
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