Queen's College is one of the few schools offering continuity of education for both boys and girls from age two and a half to eighteen within the same grounds. The aim of the Junior School is to provide an academic education in a happy, friendly environment and thus produce a solid foundation for life in the Senior School. The success of this arrangement is proved by the excellent results in GCSE and 'A' level examinations.
The Junior and Pre-preparatory Schools are run as separate units. They both enjoy modern purpose-built facilities. The most recent addition is a large assembly hall, music, art and design complex. Boarding accommodation for pupils aged 8+ is in recently refurbished, cosy dormitories and common rooms.
Of Methodist foundation, the School nowadays promotes an ecumenical attitude, and pupils of all denominations are welcomed. The Methodist tradition provides the spiritual basis of the School's philosophy. Each pupil is cared for as an individual. The size of the School means that a family atmosphere is maintained, particularly amongst the boarders. The school operates a flexible boarding policy at weekends. This allows parents, who wish, to see their children frequently, every weekend if necessary, whilst at the same time providing a full activity programme for the many pupils who remain.
With its strong emphasis on continuity, the curriculum can remain broad right up to the time G.C.S.E subjects are chosen. Indeed, there is detailed integration of syllabi from Pre-prep through Junior to Senior level.
The School enjoys a good sporting reputation and we are particularly enthusiastic about Music, Art and Drama.
