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The Queen's School

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

GirlsDay boardingAges 3-18Independent538 pupils

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-Level

Languages

FrenchSpanishMandarinLatin

Subjects

EnglishMathsPhysicsBiologyChemistryHistoryGeographyFrenchSpanishMandarinLatinDramaMusicArtPERSDTComputer ScienceApplied DesignEnglish LiteratureEnglish Language

Entrance requirements

Lower School (Reception): play-based assessments in January. Lower School (Years 1-6): assessments in maths and English during taster day. Senior School (Year 7): computer-based assessment in English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning in January plus school reports/reference. Senior School (Years 8-10): maths, English and computer-based verbal/non-verbal reasoning assessment. Sixth Form: conditional on GCSE results; reference and school reports required.

Life & activities

Sports

SwimmingPE

Arts

MusicDramaArtSpeech and Drama

Extra-curricular

Co-curricular clubsOutdoor EducationForest DayLeadership opportunitiesCommunity and charity projectsAcademic Lecture ProgrammeAlumni Mentor ProgrammeQ-Elevate enrichment programme

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Day

Dining: Compulsory lunches up to end of Year 11; optional for Sixth Form charged at £6.80 per day as taken

Pastoral care: Bespoke and nurturing; girls feel seen, heard, and valued with a personalised approach ensuring each pupil receives the attention and care they need. Every girl has a voice and is supported to become the best version of herself.

Latest inspection

Excellent in all areas