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Queenswood

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

GirlsFull, Weekly, Flexi boardingAges 11-18Independent430 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

38.6/ 100
National
Academic record29
Press reputation43
Alumni41
Awards51
Prestige59
Parental signal32

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelEPQ

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Entrance requirements

Entry by examination, interview, and satisfactory reference from the Headteacher of applicant's current school. 11+ girls sit entrance papers in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. 13+ applicants sit English, Mathematics and a language paper. Sixth Form (16+) requires satisfactory school reference, interview, and predicted grades (typically at least six Grade 6 at GCSE, with Grades 7-9 in subjects to be studied at A-level).

Life & activities

Sports

FootballGolfTennisNetballSwimmingBadmintonFencingGymnasticsTrampoliningRiding

Arts

DramaDanceMusicArt

Extra-curricular

Duke of Edinburgh AwardWorld ChallengeCo-curricular ActivitiesHouse SpiritSchool TripsWeekends at QueenswoodMary Wollstonecraft Society

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Weekly, Flexi

Dining: School meals included in fees (mandatory for all pupils)

Pastoral care: The school places great importance on the spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing of all pupils. There is a Medical Centre, a Wellbeing programme, and a Spiritual Life programme.

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