Queenswood School
Hatfield, Hertfordshire · AL9 6NS
AAB+ A-level
10%
9–7 GCSE
50.9%
Day fees
£31k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Queenswood is an established independent boarding and day school for girls in Hertfordshire, with a strong emphasis on personalised learning and developing the 'Queenswood Qualities'. The school combines academic rigour with extensive co-curricular provision, including notable strengths in drama, music, and sport. Boarding is integral to school life, with a significant proportion of girls boarding from Year 7 onwards, creating a vibrant residential community. The school serves girls from age 11 through to 18, with particular focus on fostering independent, confident young women.
- →Strong boarding provision with genuine residential community from Year 7
- →Personalised learning approach with flexibility in subject combinations
- →Excellent drama and performing arts facilities and programme
- →All-through education from 11–18 with continuous pastoral relationships
Who thrives here
Girls who are independent-minded and benefit from boarding; those with creative or performing interests; pupils seeking a rigorous but supportive academic environment with strong pastoral care.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
AL9 6NS
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Sarah Beeny
Television presenter and property expert
Celia Imrie
Actress (Carrie films, Calendar Girls, Mamma Mia)
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Queenswood School?
Day fees at Queenswood School are approximately £30,870 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Queenswood School?
Queenswood School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Queenswood School's exam results?
At Queenswood School, 10% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 50.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Queenswood School a boarding school?
Queenswood School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and boarding provision; girls feel secure and supported
✓Excellent drama and music facilities; creative girls flourish
✓Personalised learning approach respects individual pupil needs
✓Vibrant boarding community with genuine friendships across year groups
✓Knowledgeable, dedicated staff with genuine interest in wellbeing
Common concerns
!Fees are high; bursary availability may be limited relative to demand
!Day pupil experience can feel secondary to boarding focus
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted (though well-established); limited independent external validation of standards
!Limited diversity of intake reported by some parents
!Boarding can be challenging for younger girls; homesickness support important