Queenswood School
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, East of England · AL9 6NS
Founded in 1894 and rooted in the Methodist tradition, Queenswood is a girls' independent school in Hatfield offering both day places and boarding. It is a deliberately small community of around 440 pupils, with a sixth form of 96, and an exceptionally generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of about six to one that allows close attention to each girl. More than a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to tailoring its teaching. Led by Principal Mrs Joanna Cameron and inspected by the ISI, it admits girls at 11 through its 11+ entry.
440
Pupils
£34,059
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 440
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6
- Location
- Hatfield, Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- www.queenswood.org
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Mrs Joanna Cameron
Latest results
Attainment 8
47.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
56%
A-level A*-A
30%
A-level A*-B
65%
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 56% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, and the school's Attainment 8 score of 47.2 sits just above the national average of 46.9. In the sixth form, 30% of A-level entries reach A*-A and 65% reach A*-B, with the EPQ offered alongside a broad subject list spanning sciences, humanities and creative fields such as Fine Art. Languages are a clear strength, with French, Spanish and Chinese all taught, and the GCSE menu reaches into Latin and Classical Civilisation.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 96
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 34.34%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
The school's character is reflected in its dedicated Art and Drama scholarships, pointing to genuine strength in the creative and performing arts. Dance, Music and Drama feature among the most popular GCSE choices, complementing a full academic timetable.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1894
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Yondr pouch system in Years 7-10; Year 11 phones in lockable space; Sixth form retain possession with appropriate use expected
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,065 - £34,059
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,124 - £54,318
Means-tested bursaries available for day fees; discount for Forces families
Inspection reports
The last word
A small, close-knit girls' boarding and day school where the tiny class sizes and creative scholarships are the real draw. Day fees run from around £28,000 to £34,000, with means-tested bursaries and a Forces discount to ease the cost.
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Queenswood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Queenswood School located?
Queenswood School is located at Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NS.
What type of school is Queenswood School?
Queenswood School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Queenswood School?
Queenswood School has approximately 440 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.