Queenswood School, Hatfield

Queenswood is a leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18. For more than 125 years, we have been delivering a truly progressive education in the most idyllic of environments.

Our community is large enough that we are able to offer outstanding opportunities, yet small enough that each girl is known personally to teaching and support staff alike. Their individuality, unique potential and special qualities are nurtured and realised.

From our personalised learning philosophy, which matches teaching styles to pupils’ strengths, to our flexible boarding packages and bespoke door-to-door transport service, we cater to the needs of individual girls and their families.

Queenswoodians achieve excellent academic results in a positive and happy environment: we truly believe that happy girls are successful girls. Their curiosity is never constrained by the limits of the curriculum and our girls flourish in all that they set out to do both inside and outside the classroom. We place great emphasis on the importance of co-curricular enrichment, and the school is particularly renowned in sport and the performing and creative arts.

From day one, a Queenswood girl will find herself as part of a community of independent and creative thinkers. We will encourage her self-assurance so that she grasps the many opportunities on offer at Queenswood and in the world beyond school. She will feel confident to make good life decisions based on sound values and a desire to give back to her community. In short, she will aspire to be the best that she can be.

Our 120-acre parkland estate, just a few minutes from all that London has to offer, and our outstanding campus facilities, make a Queenswood education a truly exceptional experience.

General information

Age range

11 - 18

Day / Boarding

Day, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Flexi Boarding

Religious affiliation

Christian (Methodist foundation)

Senior School Fees (per term)

Year 7-8 Day: £9,720 - £10,115 per term Year 7-8 Boarding : £10,090 - £13,785 Years 9 - 13 Day: £11,795 Years 9 - 13 Boarding : £12,765 - £18, 816 per term

Sixth Form Fees (per term)

Day: £11,795 Boarding: £12,765 - £18, 816 per term

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Bursaries & Scholarships

A Queenswood Scholar stands out for all the right reasons – whether in the classroom, the art studio, on the sports field, on stage, in the laboratory or the concert hall. She embodies the Queenswood Qualities: creativity, resourcefulness, courage, resilience, curiosity and reflection.

She is driven by a genuine love of learning and a willingness to challenge herself. Her curiosity inspires her to try new things, explore different interests and step beyond her comfort zone. When things don’t go to plan, she has the confidence and determination to keep going.

Where her journey will lead is impossible to predict. She may become a film producer, direct nature documentaries for the BBC, compete at Wimbledon, perform at the Royal Albert Hall, or pursue a career in science, business, languages or research. Whatever path she chooses, it starts with a Queenswood education that encourages her to discover her strengths, grow her ambitions and realise her potential.

Queenswood scholarships come with a 10% fee reduction and access to an exciting Scholars’ Programme that is designed to develop each pupil’s individual talents.

For candidates who demonstrate exceptional ability across more than one area, the Principal may recognise this through an all-round excellence award or a combination of scholarships. Awards are considered holistically, taking into account the overall strengths, achievements and potential of each individual. Combined fee remissions will not exceed 30% and for multiple awards, the overall fee remission may be adjusted accordingly (for example, two awards may result in a 15% remission in total).

Our Elite Tennis Performance Programme does not attract fee remission however parents may apply for a means-tested bursary to enable a talented play to take up a place at the school.