Queen's College, London
School summary
Founded in 1848, Queen's College is one of London's longest-established girls' schools and sits at the heart of Westminster. With around 423 pupils and a notably generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one, it offers a small-scale, attentive environment from the age of 11 through to a sixth form of about 93. Nearly a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school comfortable with a range of learning needs. Means-tested bursaries at both 11+ and 16+, alongside academic, music and art scholarships, open the doors a little wider than the day fees of up to £31,806 alone might suggest.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
80%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
52%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
87%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
Results are strong and well above national benchmarks: 80% of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, against a national average of 23%, while at A-level 52% are graded A*-A and 87% reach A*-B. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level and the EPQ, with sciences, languages such as Latin, and creative subjects including Drama, Dance and Art prominent lower down the school. In the sixth form, Mathematics, Psychology, History and Economics are among the most popular choices, pointing to a balance of analytical and humanities strengths.
GCSE subjects
Principal · Richard Tillett
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 93
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Music, art and the performing arts run through school life, reflected both in the scholarships on offer and in popular GCSE choices spanning Drama, Music and Dance. The breadth of creative provision sits alongside a clear academic core.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1848
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 30.71%
- EHC plans
- 0.16%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £31,806
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries available at 11+ and 16+
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A historic, academically high-achieving girls' school in central London where small classes and a personal scale set the tone. The structured Yondr phone policy signals a school serious about focus and presence.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.