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Our inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces empower every child to explore their passions and reach their potential. Within our wonderful and safe 27-acre campus, our blend of historic charm and modern facilities provide the perfect setting for learning, creativity, sport and play. Every space is designed to spark new interests, be creative and help each pupil build confidence as they grow and explore.
Inspiring spaces empowering every child to explore their passions and stretch their potential
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Space to roam, play and discover
Our beautiful, leafy 27-acre campus, which we share with our senior school, St Mary’s Calne, gives children the freedom to learn, play and explore in a safe and uplifting environment.
From trikes and climbing frames to swings and wide-open fields, children enjoy dedicated play spaces alongside outstanding shared facilities across sport, learning and the arts.
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Outstanding purpose-built sports facilities
Our exceptional sports facilities, designed to encourage every level of ability and interest, include a 25-metre indoor pool, all-weather astroturf for multi-sports, all year round tennis courts, superb indoor sports hall with cricket nets and a climbing wall and lots of green fields.
We have a busy fixtures programme with matches against other local schools, competing at home and enjoying away fixtures. Parents are warmly welcomed to campus to watch our teams in action.
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Convenient and reliable school transport
Located on the edge of Calne, St Margaret’s is easy to reach made even more convenient thanks to our dedicated minibus service. Operating our own minibuses, each with their own dedicated driver, we cover a wide area including Marlborough, Pewsey Vale, Devizes, Melksham, Malmesbury and nearby villages, offering families a flexible, friendly and reliable way to travel to and from school. Parents dropping off their child can park at our onsite car park.
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Where stories spark curiosity and imagination
Our library is a bright and welcoming space where children can relax, explore and discover the joy of reading. From picture books to gripping novels and fascinating non-fiction, there’s something to capture every imagination. With research showing reading for pleasure correlating with academic progress, our aim is to embed love of reading from an early age.
Cosy corners invite quiet moments, while teachers are always nearby to support discovery and inspire confidence. It’s a space that nurtures a love of stories and the excitement of learning independently.
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Space where creativity thrives
In our spacious and inspiring art rooms, imagination takes centre stage. The walls are alive with children’s work, from bold paintings to intricate sketches, celebrating creativity in every form. Children are encouraged to explore a wide range of materials, including paint, charcoal, clay, textiles and printmaking, alongside more contemporary techniques.
With expert guidance from our specialist teachers, every pupil is supported to build skills, express their individuality and create work that is uniquely their own.
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Fully equipped science labs
St Margaret’s children benefit from access to fully-equipped science laboratories – a rare opportunity for a prep school. Our fully equipped labs allow children to explore biology, chemistry and physics with real equipment in a hands-on, engaging environment.
Through practical experiments and guided investigations, children are encouraged to question, test and discover. This early exposure to real-world science not only builds curiosity and confidence, but also lays strong foundations for future learning.
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Purpose-built facilities for performing arts
Southwell Hall, our dedicated space for performance and community at St Margaret’s, hosts everything from assemblies and celebrations to drama productions and concerts. It gives children a chance to share their talents, build confidence and feel proud of what they create. Flexible staging, lighting and acoustics create the right atmosphere for every occasion, from intimate recitals to full-scale productions.
We also have specialist music facilities, including practice rooms and a soundproof drumming studio. The chapel at St Mary’s Calne, our senior school sharing our 27-acre campus, provides an atmospheric setting for concerts and services offering rich opportunities for children to perform, collaborate and experience the arts as a vibrant part of school life.
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Technology that inspires innovative thought and problem-solving
Our computer suite is fully-equipped with iMacs, giving children an exciting, hands-on introduction to technology. With support from our teachers, children build practical skills and gain confidence using a range of digital tools.
From coding and digital design to research and presentations, children explore how technology can enhance learning, self-expression and innovation. Access to these facilities at prep level ensures every child develops strong computing skills that will benefit them now and in the future.
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Freshly prepared meals enjoyed together
From Reception through to Year 6, our children share mealtimes with staff in our welcoming Dining Hall. Our in-house catering team prepares fresh, nutritious hot meals every day, ensuring children enjoy food that’s both wholesome and delicious.
Mealtimes are an important part of school life – a special opportunity to connect with friends and feel part of the wider school community. The friendly atmosphere encourages healthy habits, confidence and lively conversation, making dining together a cherished part of each day at St Margaret’s.
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Inspiring imaginative outdoor learning
Our Forest School and outdoor learning spaces offer children the freedom to explore, create and connect with nature. From an outdoor classroom and wildlife garden to a story-telling corner, bug houses and even an outdoor kitchen, every space invites investigation, experimentation and hands-on discovery.
For our youngest children, the bespoke Early Years’ Courtyard provides a safe and joyful environment at the heart of the school. Here, imagination blossoms through play, nurturing a lifelong love of the outdoors from the very start.
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The School Shop
The school shop is popular with parents and pupils alike. Alongside uniform and sports kit and equipment, there’s stationery, drinks and snacks on sale.
A warm welcome is guaranteed from an excited Reception pupil being fitted for their very first uniform to a quick visit for an afternoon treat after a busy day.
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