“Senior leaders are eager for Queens’ pupils to do well. They challenge them to ‘dare to be great’. Many pupils are keen to take up the challenges on offer … Sixth-form students organise Friday debates. These raise interesting questions about … social, moral, cultural and political issues. Pupils from all year groups can join in. The annual interhouse music competition and drama productions are very popular events. The ‘dare to know’ programme gives pupils a useful insight into the world of work. Pupils’ success in sports is a significant strength of the school. They know it is ‘OK to be different’ and learn how to become responsible citizens.”