Saint Martin’s, founded in 1941, is a thriving independent girls’ school with about 600
pupils between the ages of 2 and 18
The school is set in 20 acres of beautiful grounds, has extensive playing fields and
excellent facilities for both academic and extra-curricular activities
The historic main building, Malvern Hall, dates from 1690, features in paintings by Constable and was home of the Greswold family for 200 years
The Preparatory Department, the Junior School and the Senior School have modern purpose-built accommodation
The original stable block and adjacent buildings were converted and recently extended
to house the Sixth Form
There is an on-going programme of building modernisation
The school is situated close to the centre of Solihull and the Midlands motorway network
Local transport is excellent
Involving Parents
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The school particularly values its close relationships with parents
Regular contact with parents is maintained by means of newsletters, reports and
parents’ evenings
The Heads of Schools, the Deputy Heads and the Headmistress are always happy to
see parents at other times by appointment
Parents are also warmly welcomed at school plays, concerts, matches and other
school events
The Parents’ Association fosters strong links between parents and school
Registration and Admission
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If you would like to register your daughter for admission please complete the registration form in the back of the prospectus or contact the Registrar tel. 0121 705 1265
Admission to the school is as follows:
Preparatory Department (2yrs 9mths to 8yrs): Admission to the Preparatory Department is by informal assessment, interview and, where appropriate, admission test.
Junior School (8 to 11yrs): Admission to the Junior School is by school admission test.
Senior School (11 to 18yrs):Admission to the Senior School is by entrance examination normally taken for entry at 11+. Girls may be accepted at other ages subject to meeting entrance requirements. Sixth Form admission is by interview and satisfactory completion of GCSE examinations with good results.
Scholarships
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Academic scholarships are awarded each year to girls aged 11
The Christine Tucker Music Scholarship covers part of the school fees and tuition fees in one musical instrument at Saint Martin’s
Scholarships are also available for girls commencing A Level courses
The Old Girls’ Association
Saint Martin’s Old Girls’ Association holds functions at the school to encourage the continuation of links with the school and between former pupils.