Leavers

Our students leave us to pursue bright futures. They take fond memories and life-long friendships with them and set their sights firmly on their future destinations once they achieve their strong set of academic results in their A Levels. 

Our students become confident, compassionate young women; ready to make their mark on the world. They are known for their curiosity, community spirit, agile minds and their resilience and drive.

Alumnae from St Mary’s School, Cambridge study in some of the world's finest universities and pursue diverse and inspiring career paths.

Individual destinations

From Architecture to Ancient History, Chemistry to Classic Civilisation,  Politics to Physics, General Engineering to Geography, and Music to Medicine: our leaver destinations reflect the unique individuality of our students.

Destinations 2026

Destinations

  • Cardiff University

  • Durham University

  • King's College London (KCL)

  • Lancaster University

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  • Newcastle University

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • Queen Mary University of London

  • University College London (UCL)

  • University of Bath

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of East London (UEL)

  • University of Hertfordshire

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Sheffield

  • University of Southampton

  • University of St Andrews

  • University of Surrey

  • University of the Arts London (UAL)

  • University of Warwick

  • University of York

Courses

  • Accounting and Finance

  • Ancient History and Archaeology

  • Archaeology

  • Biological Sciences

  • Business and Management 

  • Chemistry

  • Classics and the Ancient World

  • Computer Science

  • Economics

  • English

  • Fashion Styling and Production

  • Fashion, Public Relations and Communication

  • Film and TV production

  • History

  • Law

  • Liberal Arts

  • Management

  • Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science

  • Modern and Medieval Languages

  • Music

  • Dietetics

  • Pharmacology

  • Philosophy and Politics

  • Physics

  • Public Health

  • Sport and Exercise Science

  • Textile Design

  • Theatre and Performance Studies

Destinations 2025

Destinations

  • Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

  • Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Harper Adams University

  • Newcastle University

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • University College London (UCL)

  • University of Bath

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Durham

  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Sheffield

  • University of Southampton

  • University of Surrey

  • York St John University

Courses

  • Ancient History

  • Ancient History and History

  • Architecture

  • Art History & Visual Culture and History

  • Biological Sciences

  • Biomedical Science 

  • Chemistry (MSc)

  • Classical Civilisation

  • Combined Honours in Social Science

  • Computer Science and Cybersecurity (MSc)

  • Design

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • English Literature and French

  • Film, TV and Digital Media

  • Graphic Design

  • General Engineering

  • Geography

  • History with Study Abroad

  • Human, Social and Political Science

  • Italian and Management Science

  • Law

  • Marine Biology

  • Maths and Economics

  • Medicine

  • Music and Sound Recording

  • Natural Sciences

  • Pharmacology

  • Physics

  • Physiotherapy

  • Politics and Sociology

  • Sociology

  • Veterinary Nursing

  • Zoology

Destinations 2024

Destinations

  • Anglia Ruskin University

  • Apprenticeship in Law at Shoosmiths

  • Bournemouth University

  • Courtauld Institute of Art, Univeristy of London

  • Imperial College London

  • Kings College London, University of London

  • Lancaster University

  • Leeds Art University

  • Norwich University of Arts

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • Plymouth University

  • Royal Holloway, University of London

  • UCL (University College London)

  • University of Brighton

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Durham

  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

  • University of Essex

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Hertfordshire

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Oxford

  • University of Reading

  • University of Southampton

  • University of the Arts, London

  • University of York

Courses

  • Accounting and Finance

  • Biochemistry

  • Biology 

  • Biomedical Science 

  • Business Analytics

  • Creative Writing

  • Economics

  • Environment, Economics and Ecology

  • Fashion Design

  • Film and Media

  • Forensic Science

  • Geography

  • History

  • History of Art

  • International Media and Communications Studies

  • Law

  • Liberal Arts

  • Marine Biology

  • Marketing Management 

  • Maths 

  • Medicine

  • Pharmacology and Drug Discovery

  • Photography

  • Psychology

  • Social Policy, Sociology and Crime

  • Sociology and Criminology

  • Sports Therapy

  • Textile Design

  • Theology  and Philosophy of Religion

  • Therapeutic Radiography 

  • Visual Arts and Film

Destinations 2023

Destinations

  • Anglia Ruskin University

  • BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music) University

  • Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • City and Guilds Art School London

  • Durham University

  • Imperial College London

  • Kingston University

  • Lancaster University

  • London College of Communication

  • Newcastle University

  • Queen Mary University, London

  • Royal Veterinary College, University of London

  • SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London

  • UCL (University College London)

  • University of the Arts London

  • University of Brighton

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Cumbria

  • University of East Anglia

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Sheffield

  • University of Southampton

  • University of Surrey

  • University of Warwick

  • University of York

Courses

  • Ancient World

  • Anthropology

  • Art & Design (Foundation)

  • Biosciences

  • Business, Finance and Economics

  • Business, Management and Economics

  • Chemistry

  • Classics

  • Computer Science

  • Criminology

  • Economics

  • Exercise and Sports Sciences

  • Geography

  • History

  • History of Art

  • Human Geography and Environment 

  • Interior Architecture

  • International Business

  • International Business Management

  • Japanese

  • Law with Professional Experience

  • Medicine

  • Music

  • Nursing (Adult)

  • Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies

  • Performing Arts

  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics

  • Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

  • Politics and International Relations

  • Politics and Modern History

  • Psychology

  • Psychology and Management

  • Psychology with Education

  • Russian and Spanish

  • Veterinary Medicine 

  • Zoology

Destinations 2022

Destinations

  • Bristol, University of the West of England

  • Buckinghamshire New University

  • Edge Hill University

  • Imperial College London

  • King's College London, University of London

  • Liverpool John Moores University

  • London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Newcastle University

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Swansea University

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • UCL (University College London)

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Chichester

  • University of East Anglia UEA

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Hong Kong

  • University of Kent

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Oxford

  • University of Reading

  • University of Sheffield

  • University of Southampton

  • University of the Arts London

  • University of Wales, Trinity St David

  • University of York

Courses

  • Accounting and Finance 

  • Architecture and Urban Planning 

  • Astrophysics 

  • Biochemistry with a Foundation Year 

  • Biological Sciences 

  • Biomedical Science 

  • Chemistry 

  • Chemistry with a Year's Professional Placement 

  • Classics 

  • Costume Design and Making 

  • Data Science 

  • Educational Psychology 

  • Fashion Textiles 

  • Film and Television Production 

  • French and Linguistics (with a year abroad) 

  • Geography 

  • Geography (Human) 

  • Geography with Year Abroad 

  • History 

  • History and Politics 

  • Illustration

  • Interior and Spatial Design 

  • Marketing and Management with a Year in Industry 

  • Mathematics, Statistics, and Business 

  • Medical Genetics 

  • Modern Languages 

  • Musical Theatre (Music) 

  • Paramedic Science 

  • Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science with Foundation Year 

  • Physical Geography 

  • Physiotherapy 

  • Psychology 

  • Psychology with Education 

  • Speech and Language Therapy 

  • Theatre and Performance 

Destinations 2021

Destinations

  • Academy of Fine Arts at Antwerp

  • City, University of London

  • diving instructor Barbados

  • Durham University

  • Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Imperial College, London

  • King's College London, University of London

  • Loughborough University

  • Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Newcastle University

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • Queen Mary University of London

  • Royal Agricultural University

  • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

  • Royal Hollaway, University of London

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • UCA, Canterbury

  • UCL (University College London)

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of East Anglia UEA

  • University of Hong Kong - HKU

  • University of Kent

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Strathclyde

  • University of Sydney

  • University of Toronto

  • University of Warwick

  • University of York

Courses

  • Accounting and Finance

  • Accounting, Business Finance & Management

  • Actuarial Science

  • Agri-food Business Management

  • Architecture and Environmental Design

  • Art Foundation

  • Bachelor of laws and Bachelor of Business administration 

  • Biological Sciences

  • Biomedical Science

  • Business Management

  • Classics

  • Computer Science

  • Dentistry

  • Electronic Engineering

  • English

  • Environmental Sciences (Ecosystem Management)

  • Fashion

  • Fine Art

  • French and Spanish

  • Geography

  • History

  • International Law and Globalisation

  • Management Science

  • Nursing (Adult)

  • Pharmacy

  • Physics

  • Physiotherapy

  • Planning and Real Estate

  • Politics and History

  • Psychology

  • Psychology with Education

  • Sport and Exercise Science

  • Stage Management

  • Textiles in Practice

Destinations 2020

Destinations

  • Aberystwyth University

  • Anglia Ruskin University

  • Cardiff University

  • Durham University

  • Kings College London

  • Lancaster University

  • Leeds Arts University

  • London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Norland

  • Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Norwich University of the Arts

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • Rose Bruford College

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • UCL (University College London)

  • University of Bath

  • University of Brighton

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Creative Arts

  • University of Derby

  • University of East Anglia UEA

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Kent

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Liverpool

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Reading

  • University of Sheffield

  • University of Surrey

  • University of York

Courses

  • Accounting and Finance

  • American Theatre Arts

  • Ancient History

  • Architecture

  • Art Foundation

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Business Management

  • Classics

  • Computer Science

  • Conservation Biology and Ecology

  • Criminology

  • Early Years Development and Learning

  • Economics

  • Educational Psychology

  • Engineering

  • English

  • English and Drama

  • Fashion

  • Fashion Design

  • Geography

  • Historical Archaeology

  • History

  • Interior Design

  • International Relations

  • International Social and Public Policy and Economics

  • Journalism Studies

  • Law

  • Law and Spanish

  • Management Science

  • Marketing Management

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Medicine

  • Music

  • Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Nutrition and Medical Sciences

  • Photography

  • Politics and International Relations

  • Psychology

  • Real Estate

Destinations 2019

Destinations

  • Arts University Bournemouth

  • Ballet Theatre UK

  • University of Bath

  • University of Brighton

  • Courtauld Institute of Art

  • University of Durham

  • University of Edinburgh

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of Hull

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Leicester

  • University of Liverpool

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Nottingham

  • Nottingham Trent University

  • Queen Mary University of London

  • University of Southhampton

  • Solent University, Southamption

  • University of St Andrews

  • University of Surrey

  • University of Warwick

  • University of York

Courses

  • Accounting

  • Accounting and Finance

  • Actuarial Science

  • Art

  • Costume and Performance Design

  • Civil Engineering

  • Classical Civilisation

  • Computer Science

  • Creative Advertising

  • Criminology

  • Economics

  • Geology

  • Geography

  • Interior Design

  • Law

  • Modern Languages

  • Neuroscience

  • Primary Education

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Sociology with Social Psychology

  • Textile Design

Destinations 2018

Destinations

  • Anglia Ruskin University

  • Aston University

  • Bath Spa University

  • Birmingham City University

  • Central Saint Martins

  • City, University of London

  • Coventry University

  • Durham University

  • Imperial College London

  • Loughborough University

  • London School of Economics

  • Nottingham Trent University

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • Royal Veterinary College

  • University of Arts, London

  • University of Bath

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Brighton

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Durham

  • University of East Anglia

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Oxford

  • University of Southampton

  • University of St Andrews

  • University of Warwick

  • University of Westminster, London

  • University of York

Courses

  • Acting

  • Art

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Architecture

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Built Environment

  • Business Management

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Design for Branded Spaces

  • Economics

  • English

  • Fashion and Business Management

  • Geography

  • History

  • History and Politics

  • International Hospitality Management

  • International Relations

  • Investment and Financial Risk Management

  • Marketing

  • Mathematics

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Medicine

  • Modern Languages

  • Music

  • Photography 

  • Physics

  • Politics and International Relations

  • Psychology

  • Speech and Language Therapy

  • Veterinary Science

Destinations 2017

Destinations

  • Aston University

  • City, University of London

  • Coventry University

  • Durham University

  • École hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland

  • Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Imperial College London

  • King’s College London

  • Lancaster University

  • Newcastle University

  • Northumbria University

  • Royal Agricultural University

  • Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University College London

  • University of Bath

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Brighton

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Chester

  • University of East Anglia

  • University of Edinburgh

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Manchester

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Reading

  • University of Roehampton

  • University of Southampton

  • University of St Andrews

  • University of Warwick

  • University of York

 

Courses

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Agriculture & Farm Management

  • Architecture

  • Biological Science

  • Biochemistry

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Business

  • Business Management

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Classical Civilisation

  • Classics

  • Dentistry

  • Drama & Theatre Arts

  • English

  • English Language & Linguistics

  • English Language

  • English Literature & Drama

  • French & Hispanic Studies

  • Geography

  • Geography & International Development

  • Geography & Planning

  • Geography (Science)

  • History

  • History of Art

  • Human Geography

  • International Hospitality Management

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

  • Philosophy

  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics

  • Politics

  • Primary Teaching (General)

  • Psychology

  • Quantity Surveying 

  • Theology & Religion 

  • Urban Planning

“I have been at St Mary's since Year 7 and it has helped me to grow in confidence both academically and socially. I'm excited to move onto a bigger setting to study Biomedical Science at Kent and to build on the memories I've made at St Mary's.”

Rosie P. (A* A* A* A*) going to study Biomedical Science at the University of Kent

“Since 2008 when I joined in reception I have been supported by a caring community of both staff and students helping me to reach my full potential. They have supported me in my journey in discovering my love for both psychology and education.”

Lizzie W. (A* A* B B) going to Edge Hill university to study Educational Psychology

“I am so excited to take the next steps in my education and study Biological sciences at Edinburgh! I'm so grateful for my time at St Mary's for allowing me to find and develop my passion for the sciences.”

Alice G. (A*A*A*A*A) going to Edinburgh University to study Biological Science