--- title: "St Mary's School, Melrose — check charity number SC009352 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Mary's School, Melrose a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009352. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-mary-s-school-melrose retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:32:07.012Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Mary's School, Melrose is a registered charity (number SC009352) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £2,374,919 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about St Mary's School, Melrose? Registered charity number SC009352 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £2,374,919 Website [www.stmarysmelrose.org.uk](http://www.stmarysmelrose.org.uk/) ## What does St Mary's School, Melrose do? St Mary's School, Melrose is a charitable company founded in 1945. St. Mary’s co-educational day, flexi and weekly boarding prep school . St. Mary’s Prep School prides itself on the highest possible standards in all areas of the curriculum – in academics and through sport, expressive arts, outdoor learning and clubs. The flexi-weekly boarding on offer is immensely popular due to a non-compulsory element to the provision. Pupils board because they want to, not because they have to, and the mix of experience, energy and youthfulness among the boarding staff in state of the art boarding faciliti… ## What causes is St Mary's School, Melrose registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Mary's School, Melrose yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Mary's School, Melrose is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=st-mary-s-school-melrose&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stmarysmelrose.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Mary's School, Melrose a legitimate charity? Yes. St Mary's School, Melrose is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009352) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is St Mary's School, Melrose's charity number? St Mary's School, Melrose's charity number is SC009352. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009352? Search SC009352 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does St Mary's School, Melrose do? St Mary's School, Melrose is a charitable company founded in 1945. St. Mary’s co-educational day, flexi and weekly boarding prep school . St. Mary’s Prep School prides itself on the highest possible standards in all areas of the curriculum – in academics and through sport, expressive arts, outdoor learning and clubs. The flexi-weekly boarding on offer is immensely popular due to a non-compulsory element to the provision. Pupils board because they want to, not because they have to, and the mix of experience, energy and youthfulness among the boarding staff in state of the art boarding faciliti… Does St Mary's School, Melrose have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Mary's School, Melrose. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to St Mary's School, Melrose? St Mary's School, Melrose's website is http://www.stmarysmelrose.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC009352).