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Queen's College, London

London, Westminster, Greater London · W1G 8BT

Founded in 1848, Queen's College has a long history as a girls' school in the heart of Westminster. It is a medium-sized independent day school of around 423 pupils, with 93 of those in the sixth form. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one is notably generous, allowing close attention in the classroom. A sizeable proportion of pupils - around 31 per cent - receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.

423

Pupils

£31,806

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 423
Pupil:teacher ratio: 7
Location: London, Westminster, Greater London
Website: www.qcl.org.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Principal Richard Tillett

Latest results

Attainment 8

28.2

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

80%

A-level A*-A

52%

A-level A*-B

87%

Teaching & academics

At A-level the picture is strong, with 52 per cent of grades at A*-A and 87 per cent at A*-B, and popular subjects ranging from Mathematics and Economics to Psychology, History and Art and Design. At GCSE, 80 per cent of grades reach the 9-7 range, while science subjects, Latin and the creative and performing arts feature prominently in pupils' choices. Reported headline measures sit below the national averages - an Attainment 8 of 28.2 against 46.9, and a recorded 0 per cent for grade 5+ in English and Maths against 47 per cent - figures that may reflect how data has been returned rather than classroom outcomes, and that parents may wish to discuss directly with the school. The EPQ is offered alongside GCSE and A-level for those wanting independent academic study.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 93

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsPsychologyHistoryEconomicsArt and DesignReligious StudiesGovernment and Politics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 30.71%
EHC plans: 0.16%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusicArt

Popular GCSE subjects

BiologyChemistryPhysicsGeographyDrama & Theatre StudiesMusicDanceArt & DesignLatin

Beyond the classroom

Music, drama, dance and art run through school life, reflected in the breadth of GCSE choices in Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Dance and Art and Design. Scholarships in Music and Art sit alongside academic awards, recognising talent across the arts as well as the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1848
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Yondr secure pouches used. Years 7-11 lock phones away upon arrival, kept with them all day, unlocked on departure. Sixth form can keep phones but only for use in common spaces.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £31,806
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries available at 11+ and 16+

Inspection reports

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The last word

A small, central-London girls' school with a generous staffing ratio and a clear creative streak. Parents will want to weigh the strong sixth-form results against the lower GCSE headline figures and ask the school for the full context.

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