Queenswood A GSG School
- Queenswood
Shepherd's Way
Brookman's Park
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NS - Head: Mrs Joanna Cameron
- T 01707 602500
- F 01707 602597
- E [email protected]
- W www.queenswood.org
- An independent school for girls aged from 11 to 18.
- Read about the best schools in Hertfordshire
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Hertfordshire
- Pupils: 468; sixth formers: 96
- Religion: Methodist
- Fees: Day £27,738 - £32,436 pa; Boarding £27,738 - £51,732 pa (last updated on 15/01/2025)
- Open days: March, May and September
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Sharper-elbowed families, step aside. Queenswood is all about kindness and support and it shows in every nuance of school life. ‘Comes from the top,’ pupils told us – ‘mutual respect and a culture of support is a given here.’ Drama facilities up there with the best – super contemporary theatre with two-person stage crew always hard at work. Made in Dagenham up next – there was a real buzz about it when we visited. Although sport is the jewel in Queenswood’s extracurricular crown – and doesn’t disappoint even the sporting elite – it’s no biggie if…
What the school says...
Nestled in 120 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, Queenswood is a leading independent girls' school offering a dynamic blend of academic excellence, pastoral care and enriching co-curricular opportunities. With a strong focus on personal growth and empowerment, Queenswood nurtures confident, ambitious young women who excel in a rapidly evolving world. Our exceptional facilities support a broad curriculum, including STEM, arts, and elite sports programmes. A welcoming, supportive boarding and day community ensures students thrive both academically and socially. At Queenswood, every girl is inspired to achieve her full potential in a forward-thinking environment. ...Read more
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Sports
Polo
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Fencing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Principal
Since 2016, Joanna Cameron BSc PGCE, previously deputy head at Ipswich High School. Educated at St Stephen’s College, Broadstairs, where she was a boarder from age 7 (pony in tow), followed by A levels at Moira House School, Eastbourne. Cherished school environment so much that initial thoughts of joining the RAF or the police were only fleeting – it simply had to be teaching. Degree in environmental science and PGCE with specialism in biology, both from St Mary’s College, University of Surrey. Cut teeth at St Mary’s, Wantage, where she became head of science, followed by a stint at St Gabriel’s, Newbury. Headship of an all-girls boarding school very much her comfort zone.
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Results by exam and subject
Subject results
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Special Education Needs
We are proud of our strong SEND faculty, which is part of the Personalised Learning Department. It is our belief that all students should be catered for according to their individual needs. We are a fully inclusive school and pride ourselves on providing personalised provision for all students and recognise the importance to assess, identify and support students with SEND. The SEND team is based in the Personalised Learning Centre (PLC), which is a separate building in the centre of the campus. All staff are passionate about differentiating learning to ensure the needs of all students are met during lessons and where additional provision is required, our dedicated staff in the PLC offer extra support. Our experienced staff work with students both in and outside the classroom to aid students’ learning, give guidance and support students throughout their school experience. A large proportion of intervention takes the form of specific, small class-sized Learning Support lessons, supported by targeted literacy and numeracy intervention led by subject specific teachers. Students in Lower school are supported in a number of ways, including: · In class support in lessons · Small group intervention (on occasion’s one- to- one sessions) · Shared reading with older students acting as reading buddies and access to a post-16 PLC student ambassador/mentor · Intervention to support with spelling Students in Upper school are supported in a number of ways, including: · In class support in lessons · Support during study periods One to one sessions · Personalised curriculum where necessary · Assessing and arranging suitable examination access arrangements.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
Y |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
Y |
| Not Applicable | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarum Hall School | 2024 | 3 | ||
| The Village School for Girls | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Westbrook Hay Prep School | 2024 | 1 | 2 | Art Scholarship; Drama Scholarship |
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