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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
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.
Boarding:
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+9.3%

Queenswood's fees are 9.3% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+18.7%

Queenswood's fees are 18.7% higher than the county average.

Based on 19 schools in Hertfordshire and 209 nationally.

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

Details

Demonym:Queenswoodian
Founded:1894
Gender Mix:Girls only
Boarder Mix:Approx. 45.4% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 463 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
A Level
IGCSE
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
Leiths Qualifications in Food and Wine
ABRSM
Trinity College London
Scholarships:
Music
Academic
All-Rounder
Art
Dance
Hockey
Drama
Sport
Tennis
Bursaries offered: 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.
Sports Facilities:
Squash Court
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Rounders
Cross Country Course
Futsal
Badminton Court
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Golf Course
Fencing
Lacrosse
Trampoline
Climbing Wall
Equestrian facilities
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Ballet Studio
Astroturf Pitch
Athletics Track
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Drama Studio
Wellbeing Suite
3D Printer
Kiln
Dark Room
Forest School
Theatre
Pupil Café
Health Centre
Textiles Studio
Recital Hall
Ceramics Studio
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Library
Laser Cutter
School Shop
Chapel
Recording Studio
Cinema

Contact Information

Address

Queenswood, Shepherd's Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NS

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General Enquiries

+44 (0) 1707 602500

Admissions

Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:311060
Registered Company No.:00040561
Owner/Stakeholder:Methodist Independent Schools Trust (stakeholder)