Queen Mary's School
Queen Mary's School is a girls boarding and day school in North, Yorkshire, educating pupils aged 3 - 16 and founded in 1925. Boarding fees are £11,768 - £15,353 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 16
- Ethos
- Christian
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Queen Mary's
The story, ethos and character of Queen Mary's.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Christian
- Head
- Mrs Fe Beadnell
A British Boarding Education Where Girls Come First At Queen Mary's School, girls are truly put first. In our vibrant, all-girls environment, every pupil is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive-academically, personally, and socially. With small class sizes, expert teaching, and a nurturing, girl-centred approach, we develop bold thinkers, compassionate leaders, and confident learners ready to take on the world.
From age 7 to 16, our boarding pupils benefit from outstanding academic progress, exceptional co-curricular opportunities, and a values-led community where adventure and aspiration go hand in hand. For international families, our flexible boarding options offer a warm, welcoming home-from-home, with caring staff, excellent pastoral care, and a safe, countryside setting.
Set in the heart of beautiful North Yorkshire, Queen Mary's blends a traditional British education with access to some of the UK's most historic and cultural cities.
It's the perfect setting to connect learning with life. Adventure is central to the Queen Mary's experience. Our bespoke Adventure Programme allows girls to explore and challenge themselves through activities such as high ropes, paddleboarding, abseiling, climbing, mattress surfing, and river swimming-all on our 40-acre site.
These shared experiences build resilience, confidence, and lifelong friendships. Alongside this, our pioneering leadership programme, HER VOICE, empowers pupils with real-world leadership skills-developing emotional intelligence, adaptability, public speaking, teamwork, and ethical decision-making.
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Academics at Queen Mary's
What pupils study at Queen Mary's — and where it takes them.
English, Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Humanities: Geography, History, Religious Education Classics Performing Arts Personal Development and PSHE Computer Science, Design & Technology Creative & Physical: Art, Music, PE Languages: French, Spanish, Latin The curriculum builds foundational knowledge and learning skills appropriate for progression to GCSE Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11 - GCSE) Students study: Core GCSEs: English Language & Literature, Mathematics, the three Sciences, one Modern Foreign Language PSHE, Religious Studies, Physical Education Plus two optional GCSEs, one of which must be a humanities subject; options include Art, Drama, Music, Design & Tech, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Computer Science Pedagogy & Enrichment The school emphasises discussion, debate, critical thinking, and reflection.
Participation and creativity are valued as part of class culture. A robust enrichment ecosystem supports learning beyond the classroom through trips, clubs, sports, arts, music and leadership experiences All curriculum information is available at: Queen Mary's curriculum +16 photos Performing and creative arts Performing Arts Whether aspiring to be a lawyer, actor, or CEO, the ability to speak confidently and effectively in front of an audience is invaluable.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Our leavers consistently progress to their first-choice Sixth Form destinations. Recent destination schools include: Uppingham, Shrewsbury, Sedbergh, Ampleforth College, and Ripon Grammar School.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Queen Mary's
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Queen Mary's.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
is a strong sense of community. Our boarding team live on site, providing around-the-clock care, guidance, and a listening ear. Boarders benefit from pastoral that helps them navigate school life, build resilience, and grow in confidence. Mealtimes are more than just eating together - they're key moments for connection.
Sitting down as a boarding family, girls and staff share stories, check in on each other's wellbeing, and celebrate achievements. This nurturing environment helps girls feel truly valued and supported. Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Boarding life also offers rich opportunities beyond academics.
A genuine home away from home
A Home at the Heart of School Life Boarding at Queen Mary's Tucked within the school's beautiful Palladian villa, the Queen Mary's Boarding House is far more than just a to stay - it's a true home at the very heart of school life. Located just above the central staircase, the boarding house retains all the charm of its heritage, with elegant woodwork, original fireplaces, and characterful touches thoughtfully preserved to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Once a grand family home, the space feels natural and comforting - never institutional - offering girls a relaxed, homely environment in which to live and grow. Most bedrooms enjoy stunning views over the sweeping North Yorkshire countryside, offering a peaceful and inspiring setting where girls can reflect, recharge, and sometimes even dream up their next adventure.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Queen Mary's admissions
How children join Queen Mary's, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Queen Mary's offers international girls traditional British boarding experience with academic rigour in a supportive all girl setting in the North Yorkshire countryside. We accept applications for international girls from age 7 to 16, from a minimum of one term up to seven years.
Places are offered on a rolling basis up to twelve months in advance, and we recommend early application to avoid disappointment. All international boarders are required to have an education guardian appointed by their parents. Queen Mary's is not at liberty to recommend guardians to parents, as the appointment of the guardian is the decision of the parent.
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Queen Mary's fees & funding
What Queen Mary's costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Queen Mary's.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Queen Mary's against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Queen Mary's location & travel
Where Queen Mary's is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3BZ, England Airport transfer Queen Mary's uses a local reputable taxi service and can arrange airport transfers to help international boarders arrive at our school smoothly and easily.
Costs for airport transfers are added to parent invoices. Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone + 44 (0)1845 575 040 Website https://www. queenmarys. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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