Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is a co-ed boarding and day school in North, Yorkshire and founded in 1912. Boarding fees are £12,600 - £23,330 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
The story, ethos and character of Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Dan Machin
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (QE) is a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school for students aged 3 months to 19 years and boarders from year 3. QE welcomes students from across the UK and over 50 nationalities worldwide, creating a rich, inclusive campus culture in the heart of rural North Yorkshire.
The Collegiate is made up of four schools, each with its unique qualities, but all sharing a common purpose of providing students with a first-class education and the opportunity to work towards higher education and a successful career. Why Queen Ethelburga's?
Outstanding academic results - QE College has been named the Sunday Times Top School in the North for Academic Performance.
World-class facilities - located in the Yorkshire countryside with 220 acres of land, the school continues to provide students with top-class facilities. Over the last three years, the school has refurbished the gym, built a cricket pavilion, new basketball courts, a coffee shop, a uniform shop, a brand new mathematics block and refurbished boarding rooms with a beautiful kitchen garden.
Over 150 clubs onsite from academically focused clubs to QE Motorsports and E-sports. A strong sense of Community - the Collegiate fosters an inclusive and diverse atmosphere where students develop lifelong friendships and values. The school hosts a fantastic international community opening students to over 50 nationalities and cultures.
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Academics at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
What pupils study at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate — and where it takes them.
across the school. Our younger students take the Cambridge First or Preliminary exams which, alongside grammar, teach our learners how to write in specific genres and how to navigate and incorporate native speaker aspects of the such as phrasal verbs and idiomatic into their linguistic repertoire.
As students progress through the school they are trained on IELTS preparation courses where the focus is on the study of academic texts, and fully preparing students in the rules of academic writing in preparation for higher level studies. Our IELTS courses offer an in depth task based approach which provides our students with hands on practice of every possible task type and ensures they are able to meet the university entry requirements for their chosen course in the future.
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Where our leavers go
In 2025, Queen Ethelburga's students secured places at 49 universities across the UK. We are proud to share that 45% of our leavers progressed to Russell Group universities, a testament to the strength of our academic and careers .
From London to Edinburgh, Manchester to Bristol, our students are thriving in some of the UK's most prestigious institutions. Take a look at the cities they now call home by downloading our 2025 Destinations Guide.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 5, Boys 5, Mixed 2
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Life as a Boarder Queen Ethelburga's welcome students wishing to Board from Year 3 to Year 13 with weekly and full boarding options. Here at Queen Ethelburga's, our approach is unique. We are very lucky having the facilities we do which help our committed and ambitious students make outstanding academic progress.
The Boarding environment is crucial in supporting student's personal development and helping students grow in all areas of their lives. At the heart of boarding at QE, are three central characteristics; opportunity, individuality and a caring community.
Boarding at Queen Ethelburga's Our boarding accommodation is some of the best you will find in Europe. Every boarding bedroom is provided with a timer controlled plasma TV, mini-kitchen with fridge, a hair dryer, iron and board, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and fan.
All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have their own individual private en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower. Sixth form students share apartment style accommodation, in preparation for the independent style of university accommodation. We understand and are responsive to the need for our school to be a happy and co-operative environment, in order to meet high academic aims.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate admissions
How children join Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, and how we make it simple.
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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
Year 12 Faculty IELTS 6.0 Oxford 73+ FCE 173+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level G test Note: Students taking GCSE/IGCSE qualifications must achieve B grades in the subjects they wish to take at A Level, or the nearest equivalent, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements Note: Students taking GCSE/IGCSE qualifications must achieve C grades in the subjects they wish to take at BTEC, or the nearest equivalent, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements 5 Term A Level College* IELTS 6.0 Oxford 73+ FCE 173+ CAT4 - 80th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level G test College 1 Year IELTS 5.5 Oxford 66+ FCE 166+ CAT4 - 60th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level G test College Outstanding Students IELTS 5.5 Oxford 66+ FCE 166+ CAT4 - 60th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level G test College Sixth Form Prep (any) IELTS 5.0 Oxford 60+ FCE 160+/PET 90+ CAT4 - 60th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level G test Faculty Foundation IELTS 4.5 Oxford 53+ FCE 153+/PET 83+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level G test College Year 10 IELTS 5.5 Oxford 66+ FCE 166+ CAT4 - 60th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level F test Faculty Year 10 IELTS 5.0 Oxford 60+ FCE 160+/PET 90+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level F test Faculty Intensive English IELTS 4.0 Oxford 46+ PET 76+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level F test Year 9 IELTS 4.5 Oxford 53+ PET 83+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level F test Year 8 IELTS 4.0 Young Learners 66+ PET 76+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level E test Year 7 IELTS 3.5 Young Learners 60+ PET 70+/KET 90+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level D test Year 6 IELTS 3.0 Young Learners 40+ KET 70+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level C test Year 5 IELTS 3.0 Young Learners 40+ KET 70+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level B test Year 4 IELTS 3.0 Young Learners 40+ KET 70+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level A test Year 3 IELTS 3.0 Young Learners 40+ KET 70+ CAT4 - 25th percentile plus in Maths, Spatial and Non Verbal - Level Y test Year
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Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate fees & funding
What Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate 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 Ethelburga's Collegiate.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate 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 Ethelburga's Collegiate location & travel
Where Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Thorpe Underwood, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 9SS, England Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1423 333 330 Website https://www. qe. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
Leeds Bradford 28 40 2. Manchester 88 95 3. London Heathrow 213 215 4. London Gatwick 249 250 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Cattal 1 8 2. York 12 25 Local accommodation Aldwark Manor Hotel (3.4 miles) Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel (11.5 miles) Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre (12.5 miles) Best Western Kilima Hotel (11.7 miles) Local area & attractions York is known as a cathedral city offering an exceptional quality of life.
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