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The Queen's School, Chester
The Queen's School is an independent girls' school in Chester, offering education from Reception (4+) through Lower School and Senior School to Sixth Form (18).
Day fees
£14,238 – £21,492
Entry
School Exam + Adaptive AssessmentSelective
Updatedsource
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Mrs Joanne Keville
Mrs
Gender
Girls
Pupils
382
Location
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
4 to 18
Religious ethos
Christian
Entry points
7+, 11+
Scholarships
Music, Sport, Academic +2
A-level A*–A
90%
2025
GCSE 9–7
76%
2025
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent girls senior school.
Best for
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
Watch-outs
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
- Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
- Location detail is sparse in our profile — verify postcode and tube/rail link before counting on commute time.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- Oct15Open dayNextSixth Form Open Evening
- Nov30Bursary deadlinePassed
- TBCAssessmentTo be confirmedJanuary 2026Entrance assessments computer based by Quest Assessments
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£14,238 – £21,492per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
90%
A-level A*–A
76%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
6%
to Oxbridge (2025)
29%
to Russell Group
| 2025 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 35 | — |
| Oxbridge | 2 | 2 |
| Russell Group | 10 | 4 |
| US Ivy | 0 | 0 |
| Medicine | — | 4 |
Top universities (2025)
University of LiverpoolUniversity of BirminghamNewcastle UniversityUniversity of LeedsUniversity of NottinghamUniversity of OxfordUniversity of CambridgeDurham University
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA-Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
May 2026
The Queen's School, Chester marked the launch of its new Pre-School with a community event featuring stories, music and play for local families.
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Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 1 Mar 2025
FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is The Queen's School, Chester best for?+
The Queen's School, Chester suits: Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
How much are the fees at The Queen's School, Chester?+
Day fees at The Queen's School, Chester are £4,746 to £7,164 a term in 2026-27 (£14,238 to £21,492 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at The Queen's School, Chester?+
The next visit at The Queen's School, Chester is on 15 October 2026. Booking is usually required.
How does admissions work?+
We don't hold full admissions details for The Queen's School, Chester. Ask the school directly.
Does The Queen's School, Chester support SEND?+
We don't hold SEND details for The Queen's School, Chester. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.
What ages does The Queen's School, Chester take?+
The Queen's School, Chester takes pupils from age 4 to 18.
Is The Queen's School, Chester a day or boarding school?+
The Queen's School, Chester is a day school.
Is The Queen's School, Chester co-educational or single-sex?+
The Queen's School, Chester is a girls' school.
Where is The Queen's School, Chester?+
The Queen's School, Chester is in Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 2NN.
How do I contact admissions at The Queen's School, Chester?+
Contact The Queen's School, Chester by phone on 01244312078.
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