Queen Mary's School
Thirsk, North Yorkshire · YO7 3BZ
AAB+ A-level
—
9–7 GCSE
39%
Day fees
£14k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Queen Mary's School is a small, all-through independent girls' school in rural North Yorkshire serving ages 3–18 with both day and boarding provision. Positioned as a traditional, values-driven institution, it offers a carefully crafted environment for girls from nursery through sixth form. The school emphasizes pastoral care, a broad curriculum, and the development of confident, rounded individuals within a closely-knit community.
- →Intimate, family-like atmosphere with low pupil numbers (227 total) enabling strong pastoral relationships and individual attention
- →Long-established boarding tradition with flexible weekly and full boarding options suitable for rural/dispersed families
- →All-through education from age 3, minimizing transitions and allowing continuous relationships with staff
Who thrives here
Girls whose families value traditional independent schooling, close pastoral oversight, and a stable, nurturing boarding or day environment; pupils who benefit from smaller cohorts and individualized attention rather than the scale of larger senior schools.
Strengths at a glance
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
At a glance
Contact & visit
Baldersby Park, Topcliffe
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
YO7 3BZ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Queen Mary's School?
Day fees at Queen Mary's School are approximately £14,400 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Queen Mary's School?
Queen Mary's School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Queen Mary's School's exam results?
At Queen Mary's School, 39% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Queen Mary's School a boarding school?
Queen Mary's School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and duty of care; staff know pupils deeply
✓Flexible boarding options suit working families and those in remote areas
✓Broad, traditional curriculum with attention to character education and values
✓Nurturing community ethos; pupils treated as individuals rather than data points
Common concerns
!Limited scale may restrict specialist facilities (science, technology, sports) compared to larger independent schools
!Rural location can be isolating for day pupils without parental transport; limited public transport
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; external quality assurance absent until first inspection