The Maynard School
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| Motto | Manus Justa Nardus A just hand is a precious ointment |
| Established | 1658 |
| Type | Independent |
| Headmistress | Dr Daphne West |
| Founder | Sir John Maynard |
| Location | Denmark Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SJ England  |
| Students | 500 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Ages | 7 to 18 |
| Website | Official site |
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The Maynard School is an independent and selective day school for girls aged 7-18 in the city of Exeter in Devon. It is one of the leading girls day schools in the UK, with an excellent academic reputation in both public exams and university entrance. Currently, there are approximately 100 girls in the Junior Department and 380 in the Senior School and Sixth Form. The school actively tries to keep in touch with its former students, with the Old Maynardian Society organising many events annually. The school motto is the Latin phrase Manus Justa Nardus, roughly translated as 'A just hand is a precious ointment'.
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[edit] History
It was founded by Sir John Maynard in 1658, making it the third oldest girls' school in the UK, the oldest being Red Maids' School. The school will celebrate its 350th year in 2008, with various celebrations to mark the occasion. The current headmistress is Dr Daphne West.
[edit] Academic Standards
The Maynard is well known throughout the Exeter area as one of the best, if not the best independent school around. There is an entrance examination, except for Sixth Form entry, and competition for places is fierce. The school performs consistently well in UK school league tables, 2007 being the first year when it was beaten to the number 1 spot in the West Country. In terms of league tables, the school was placed 68th of the independent secondary schools,[1] and 55th of the top 500 secondary schools in the country in 2006 according to The Sunday Times[citation needed].[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Merchant Taylors' School Retrieved August 22 2007
- ^ 11+ papers Retrieved August 22 2007
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