Queen Anne's School

Queen Anne's School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18 located in Caversham, Reading. Founded in 1894, the school's motto is 'kind hearts, fierce minds and strong spirits'. Queen Anne's aim is 'to create happy, successful, independent young women, who thrive on new experiences and are able to pursue their goals with confidence.'

Key facts about Queen Anne's School

  • Queen Anne's School is a girls-only senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 450 girls aged from 11 to 18 years.
  • Queen Anne's School is located at Reading in Berkshire.

Why choose Queen Anne's School?

Queen Anne's 'warm and friendly atmosphere makes it easy for girls to settle into the school and make long-lasting friendships, while the house system creates a home-from-home environment, which encourages girls to develop inter-personal skills and learn to understand and respect those around them.'

Head Elaine Purves says: "We are proud to say that there is no such thing as a ‘Queen Anne’s girl’! Here at Queen Anne’s School you will find a strong community of real girls. Girls who are individuals. Girls who are curious, thoughtful and eager to learn and grow, while also being energetic, passionate and exuberant about life."

"Alongside outstanding academic grades, our girls care deeply about the world around them and ahead of them. We encourage them to explore all the possibilities: in the classroom, on the playing field, on the stage, behind the easel or anywhere else that their talents might take them."

"We combine an excellent curriculum, after school clubs and activities with a strong pastoral programme to ensure that, along with outstanding academic preparation, the girls gain complementary skills that allow them to step confidently into the real world."

What makes Queen Anne's School different?

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Head, Governance and Inspections

When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school. Find out more about how to read an inspection report, the role of the Head (and whether you need to like him or her!), the school's pastoral care provision, looking at what is taught through the curriculum and assessing the extracurricular opportunities on offer.

Head

Elaine Purves became Head of Queen Anne's School in 2022.

Elaine Purves is Head of Queen Anne's School.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website.

Inspections

Queen Anne's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Queen Anne's School Open Days

Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.
Feb
28

Open Morning

Prospective parents can book a place to attend an Open Morning via the Queen Anne's School website. The event starts at 9.30 and runs until 12 noon.
May
10

Open Morning

Prospective parents can book a place to attend an Open Morning via the Queen Anne's School website. The event starts at 9.30 and runs until 12 noon.

More about Queen Anne's School

Queen Anne's School location map

Queen Anne's School
Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6DX.

Girls, 11-18 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the Queen Anne's School website.

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