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The Queen's School, Chester

SeniorGirlsAges 4–18Day382 pupils
Day fees
£16,440
How competitive entry is
School Exam + Adaptive AssessmentCompetitive entry
Pupils
382
Founded
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
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Open dayTBC
October 2025Expected window — exact date not yet publishedOctober Open Morning
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Registration closesNot published
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Bursary deadlinePassed
30 Nov 2025Entry Bursary
AssessmentTBC
January 2026Expected window — exact date not yet publishedEntrance assessments computer based by Quest Assessments
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Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Entrance assessments computer based by Quest AssessmentsJanuary 2026
Dates TBC
Parent and Daughter Forest FunJanuary 2026
Dates TBC
Teddy Bear PicnicJanuary 2026
Dates TBC
Open HouseJanuary 2026
Dates TBC
Festive FunJanuary 2026
Dates TBC
October Open MorningOctober 2025
Dates TBC

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£10,890per year · Day · 2025-26
VAT-inclusive estimate £10,890VAT status TBC7-year projection £86,012
By entry point · 2025-26
reception£10,890
16+£16,440
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

About the head

Headmistress of The Queen's School, Chester.

Latest exam results

90%
A-level A*–A
76%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

6%
to Oxbridge (2025)
29%
to Russell Group
20252023
Cohort35
Oxbridge22
Russell Group104
US Ivy00
Medicine4
Top universities (2025)
University of Liverpool
University of Birmingham
Newcastle University
University of Leeds
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Durham University

Recent coverage

In 2026, The Queen's School, Chester, launched a new Pre-School, celebrated with a community event featuring stories, music, and play. The school also hosted a Festival of Music showcasing musical excellence and introduced an academic lecture series to inspire future scientists. Additionally, a new scholarship program was launched in late 2025 to invest in academic excellence.

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Inspection

Isi 1 Mar 2025

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Term dates 2025-26

autumn4 Sept 202517 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–2 Nov 2025
spring6 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–22 Feb 2026
summer16 Apr 20268 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–31 May 2026

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Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

7 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 01244312078 or the enquiry form on this page. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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Frequently asked questions

How much are the fees at The Queen's School, Chester?
Day fees at The Queen's School, Chester range from £10,890 to £16,440 per year.
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 Chester, CH1 2NN.

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