In short
The Headmistress' Award for Academic Excellence at The Queen's School, Chester is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry.
Who can apply for the Headmistress' Award for Academic Excellence?
Academic excellence based on GCSE results
What is the Headmistress' Award for Academic Excellence worth?
- Awarded on entry to Sixth Form for academic excellence.
- Includes £1,000 discretionary award for students to invest in their own development.
- Based on GCSE examination results.
- No application required.
How do you apply for the Headmistress' Award for Academic Excellence?
No application required.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not The Queen's School, Chester's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Headmistress' Award for Academic Excellence at The Queen's School, Chester worth?
Awarded on entry to Sixth Form for academic excellence. Includes £1,000 discretionary award for students to invest in their own development. Based on GCSE examination results. No application required.
Who can apply for the Headmistress' Award for Academic Excellence?
Academic excellence based on GCSE results.
How do you apply for the Headmistress' Award for Academic Excellence?
No application required.
Source: thequeensschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026