Independent school · Hertfordshire
Queenswood School
- Ages 11–18
- Girls
- Boarding
- £10,090–£18,815/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Exeats: Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 Day | £9,720.00 |
| Year 7 1 night Boarding | £10,090.00 |
| Year 7 2 night Boarding | £10,415.00 |
| Year 7 3 night Boarding | £10,710.00 |
| Year 7 Weekly Boarding (up to 5 nights) | £11,565.00 |
| Year 7 Boarding | £13,785.00 |
| Year 8 Day | £10,115.00 |
| Year 8 1 night Boarding | £10,480.00 |
| Year 8 2 night Boarding | £10,810.00 |
| Year 8 3 night Boarding | £11,095.00 |
| Year 8 Weekly Boarding (up to 5 nights) | £11,605.00 |
| Year 8 Boarding | £13,785.00 |
| Years 9–13 Day | £11,795.00 |
| Years 9–13 1 night Boarding | £12,765.00 |
| Years 9–13 2 night Boarding | £13,555.00 |
| Years 9–13 3 night Boarding | £14,350.00 |
| Years 9–13 Weekly Boarding (up to 5 nights) | £15,425.00 |
| Years 9–13 Boarding | £18,815.00 |
Registration fee: £130.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 11+
- 12+
- 13+
- 14+
- 16+
Register with the non-refundable fee (£130 UK, £260 international). Entry is based on an entrance assessment, an interview and a positive reference from the current Head. 11+ girls sit English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning in November; 12+/13+/14+ sit English and Mathematics plus interview; Sixth Form offers rest on reference, interview and predicted GCSEs.
Assessments
- Entrance papers (English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning) at 11+
- Entrance papers (English, Mathematics) at 12+/13+/14+
- Language paper for some 13+ applicants
- Interview
- Reference from current school
Registration deadline: Thu 1 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 11–18
- Pupils
- 426
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Phone
- 01707602500
- Address
- Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NS
- Website
- queenswood.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.