- Queen’s College, the first school in the UK to award academic qualifications to women, celebrated its 175th birthday in 2023. Its alumnae include the co-founder of the National Trust, Octavia Hill; the former editor of American Vogue, Anna Wintour; and the broadcaster Emma Freud.
- Girls can choose from more than 80 clubs a week, from horticulture and boxing, to mindfulness and manga — and the pupil-founded LGBTQueen’s society ensures a welcoming environment for everyone, as does gender-neutral signage.
- The pastoral care programme, Thrive, incorporates mental health and wellbeing initiatives, such as anti-bullying ambassadors and peer mentors. In addition, the school organises themed weeks and lessons on truth, kindness, resilience and life skills.
- The Extended Project Qualification runs alongside A-levels, and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (Lamda) qualifications are available.
- Scholarships are awarded across a range of specialisms, while means-tested bursaries cover from 30 per cent to 100 per cent of fees.
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