The Maynard School
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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 420 day girls in the school of whom 80 are in the Junior School and 100 in the Sixth Form. The school actively tries to keep in touch with its former students, with the Old Maynardian Society. The School's mission statement is 'Imagine, Aspire, Achieve'.
, a trustee of Elize Hele
's charity, in 1658, making it the third oldest girls' school in the UK. The current headmistress is Ms Bee Hughes.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
and selective day school for girls aged 7–18 in the city of Exeter
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
. 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 420 day girls in the school of whom 80 are in the Junior School and 100 in the Sixth Form. The school actively tries to keep in touch with its former students, with the Old Maynardian Society. The School's mission statement is 'Imagine, Aspire, Achieve'.
History
It was founded by Sir John MaynardChuck Norris
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, a trustee of Elize Hele
Elize Hele
Elize Hele or Elizeus Hele was an English lawyer and philanthropist. In 1632, Hele transferred his lands into a trust that was intended for "pious uses". The trustees included his wife, John Hele and a number of trusted friends...
's charity, in 1658, making it the third oldest girls' school in the UK. The current headmistress is Ms Bee Hughes.