Founded in 1878, The Queen's School has provided an outstanding education for girls for over a century. It is situated within the mediaeval walls of the city, not far from the Watergate, on land donated by the first Duke of Westminster in 1882, when Queen Victoria became its patron. There is a garden behind the school and playing fields below the city walls. The Lower School occupies a separate site in Liverpool Road, which is also close to the city centre.
The Queen's School has an exceptional reputation for academic excellence. The National Curriculum is embraced within its own broad curriculum, and all girls take a wide range of subjects. They receive constant support and guidance from experienced and highly qualified staff. After GCSE, most students proceed to the Sixth Form where they take a minimum of 3 'A' levels, before entering higher education. Several go each year to Oxford and Cambridge universities, for which extra tuition is available.
In 1997, the examination results were as follows:
'A' level - Pass rate: 98% Grades A & B: 67%.
GCSE - Grades A*-C: 99.1% Grades A* & A: 76.1%.
The atmosphere of the school is relaxed and friendly, and staff provide a supportive framework within which each student can reach her full potential. For those whose interests lie in art, music, drama or sport, there is ample opportunity to participate in the wide variety of extra-curricular activities on offer. This year's drama production, for example, is A Midsummer Night's Dream, whilst 25 girls have been chosen to play hockey or lacrosse for the county this season.
Because of its reputation, the Queen's School attracts students from a wide geographical area and is readily accessible from all parts of Cheshire, North Wales and the Wirral. School buses are organised by parents from Runcorn, Whitchurch, Northwich and Tarporley. These also call at intermediate villages on route.
Most girls enter the school at eleven years of age, but students are also warmly welcomed into the Sixth Form.
