Beautifully situated in Hertfordshire, Queenswood is only 17 miles north of Central London, with easy access to rail, motorways and airports.
The academic record of the school is strong. Each girl takes an average of 9 GCSEs and 3 A levels and 97% go on to university each year. A broad and balanced education is available. In addition to the core subjects, Art, Technology, Drama, PE and Music are offered. German and French are compulsory from Year 7 with Spanish introduced in Year 9. Active exchange programmes are in place with France, Germany, Spain, Australia, Kenya, America and Canada. In the Sixth Form there is a wide range of A levels available and all students carry on with some study of a modern language. Expert careers advice is offered to all.
The school has up to date science laboratories, the Audrey Butler Centre which is a modern and imaginatively designed teaching block with well-resourced departmental suites and extensive music and art departments. Information Technology plays an increasing role in the learning process. There is a campus-wide fibre optic computer network enabling girls to access information in the classroom from remote CD-ROMs and databases. Satellite TV and the Internet provide instant access to a wider pool of information.
Our extra-curricular facilities are excellent and, as a boarding school, we are able to offer an extensive programme of activities. This includes a full music programme (orchestras, choirs, ensembles); a wide variety of sport with a unique tennis provision in the Queenswood LTA Tennis Centre (the largest clay court centre in the country); drama productions; an Exploration Society; Young Engineers Club; and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. In the Sixth Form students have the opportunity to be involved in Young Enterprise, Model United Nations and the Education for Engineering Scheme. There are trips to centres of cultural interest such as Cambridge and Stratford on Avon, museums and art galleries in London, concerts and theatre trips as well as outings with House staff to local cinemas and skating rinks.
Queenswood is a thriving and happy community within which every individual matters. The teaching, house-staff and teams of tutors provide a high standard of pastoral care and personal and social education.
