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Queen's (London)

Queen's College London, 43-49 Harley Street, London W1G 8BT

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the Admissions Secretary

T:  020 7291 7070
F:  020 7291 7077
W: www.qcl.org.uk

Girls, 11-18, Day
Pupils: 380, Upper sixth 45
Fees: £2110-£4370 per term
Affiliation: GSA

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Queen's (London)

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What it's like

Founded in 1848, it was the pioneer college for the higher education of women and the first institution to provide both a sound academic education and proper qualifications for women. Queen Victoria herself was interested in its foundation and contributed personally to funds. A separate prep school opened nearby in 2002. The main buildings date from 1762 and consist of three handsome Georgian houses. There have been many additions and improvements over the years and there are excellent modern facilities, particularly for science and IT, music, art and drama. Pupils are drawn from all faiths and nationalities. Examination results are good. Great emphasis is placed on careers. Music, drama and art are all strongly supported. There is a standard range of games and sports available (easy access to playing fields in nearby Regent's Park).

Pupils & entrance

Pupils: Age range 11-18; 380 day girls. Entrance: Main entry ages 11 and 16. London Consortium entrance exam and interview; for sixth form entry, 6 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth form subjects). No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry, 20% intake at 11. Feeder schools include its own prep (Queen's College Preparatory School in Portland Place; tel 020 7291 0060, email tbrook@qcps.org.uk) and local prep schools.

Scholarships & bursaries

15 pa academic scholarships at 16, 1 art at 11; value up to 33% of fees. 2-3 music bursaries (free music tuition). Parents expected to buy textbooks.

Head & staff

Principal: Miss Margaret Connell, in post from 1999. Educated at St Mary's College, Leeds, and Oxford University (Physics). Previously Head of More House School, Deputy Headmistress of Bromley High, and taught at North London Collegiate and Headington School.

Exam results

GCSE: 60 pupils in Year 11, all gaining at least grade C in 5+ subjects. A-levels: 40 in upper sixth, passing an average of 3.2 subjects.

Pupils' destinations

95% of leavers go on to degree courses (3% after a gap year). 7% take courses in science, medicine and engineering, 56% in arts and humanities, 30% in vocational subjects. Others go on to art foundation courses.

Curriculum

GCSE, AS and A-levels. 25 subjects offered (including classical Greek, history of art, computing, theatre studies). Languages: French (from age 11), German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Japanese offered to GCSE and some to AS and A-level. Regular exchanges (France). ICT: 120 networked computers.

The arts

Music: Over 10% of pupils learn a musical instrument in school (others learn outside school); instrumental exams may be taken. Musical groups include various chamber ensembles, orchestra and choir. Drama: Some pupils involved in school productions. Occasionally pupils accepted for drama colleges. Art and design: On average 30 take GCSE; 15 A-level. Regular entrants to art college.

Sports & activities

Sport: Netball, hockey, rounders, tennis, gymnastics, fencing, swimming available. Activities: Clubs include computers, debating society, gym, dance.

School life

Uniform: No school uniform. Houses and prefects: No houses. Prefects, head girl - elected by staff, Principal and pupils. Religion: Anglican tradition with many religions included. Separate Jewish prayers. Social: Regular trips abroad. Meals self-service. School bookshop.

Association of former pupils

Old Queen's Society, c/o the College.

Former pupils

Emma Freud (broadcaster), Katherine Mansfield (writer), Gertrude Bell (traveller and writer).

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