Girls who are bright and eager to learn will find the pace of the school a stimulating and enjoyable experience.

The Maynard School is the third oldest girls’ school in the UK, founded in 1658 by Sir John Maynard, a man who, unusually for his day, felt that girls as well as boys should receive an education. Thus began the Maynard School’s long history and expertise in teaching girls.

The school has long been recognised as one of the top performing schools in the UK and is a consistently high performer in the national league tables.

 

What type of girl is a Maynard girl?

An impossible question to answer! We welcome girls of all 'types' — gregarious and shy, extrovert and introvert, those who love sport and outdoor pursuits, and those who prefer to be absorbed in a book (or even writing one!).

Girls who thrive with us enjoy our busy pace of learning and the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Amongst our current pupils we have excellent sportswomen, equestrians, sailors, musicians, mathematicians, poets, actresses and authors, all of whom have discovered or furthered their interest at the school, with the support and encouragement of our excellent staff.

We have just as many 'all rounders', girls who excel academically and at a range of other activities, and those who devote a great deal of time to serving the school and their local communities through volunteering and fundraising activities. Our pastoral support is second to none and our nurturing approach can often work wonders with less confident girls. We can also offer support to girls who need help with their organisation or study skills, or who may have a specific learning disability (such as dyslexia), via our dedicated Study Skills and Learning Support Department.

The qualities we find most abundant amongst Maynardians, and this is true of our old girls as much as our current ones, are confidence without arrogance, inquisitiveness, compassion for others and a cheerful, "can-do" attitude.