Queenswood

Girls

“In Hortis Reginae”

(In Queens' Gardens)

Methodist

Year 7 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 11-18)

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Queenswood is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18, set within 120 acres of Hertfordshire countryside near Hatfield. Founded in 1894 with a Methodist affiliation, the school focuses on developing well-rounded, independent individuals through a progressive curriculum. The campus features notable facilities, including a 280-seat theatre and 27 tennis courts, supporting a strong reputation for sport and the performing arts. The main building, Sheepwell House, was rebuilt in its original style after a fire in 1936, maintaining the school's distinctive architectural character.

Selectivity:

Academic

Boarding:

Ad-Hoc Boarding

Flexi Boarding

Full Boarding

Weekly Boarding

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Last updated on 13 April 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Admission & Fees

Fees Vs. National Average

+9.4%

Queenswood's fees are 9.4% higher than the national average.

Fees Vs. County Average

+17.7%

Queenswood's fees are 17.7% higher than the county average.

Based on 22 schools in Hertfordshire and 213 nationally.

Note: Fee comparisons are based on core termly day fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Gender:Girls only

Selectivity:Academic

Admissions are determined by academic performance and personal assessment. Candidates for Year 7 entry are required to sit entrance examinations in English, Mathematics, and Verbal Reasoning. For entry into Year 9, the evaluation includes papers in English and Mathematics, as well as a modern foreign language assessment if previously studied. The admissions process also involves an interview with a senior staff member and the submission of a confidential reference from the applicant's current headteacher.

Scholarships:

Music

Academic

All-Rounder

Art

Dance

Hockey

Drama

Sport

Tennis

Bursaries:Yes

Means-tested bursaries are available to candidates who meet the school's academic standards and demonstrate potential to contribute to the community but require financial support.