Queen Anne's School
Queen Anne's School is a girls boarding and day school in Reading, Berkshire, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1894. Boarding fees are £17,944 - £19,182 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Queen Anne's
The story, ethos and character of Queen Anne's.
- Setting
- Suburb
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Ms Elaine Purves
Queen Anne's is an independent boarding and day school for girls with 460 pupils aged 11 to 18 years. High aspirations combined with a positive approach to learning creates an environment where girls can grow into motivated, decisive and self-assured individuals.
As a Church of England School we are part of The Grey Coat Hospital Foundation, Westminster, London. Located in Caversham, Berkshire, the school is situated to the north of Reading near Henley-on-Thames which makes us easily accessible from all of the London airports.
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What the school is known for? We are renowned for academic success and our 'No Limits' approach to the girls' learning and development that produces the excellent results and outstanding achievements in every field. Alongside this, we have a rich programme of extra-curricular opportunities and excellence in the arts, drama, music and sport.
We want the girls to discover their passions and achieve in all areas, while being empowered to contribute to the lives of others, making an active and positive difference to the world around them. School history Queen Anne's School, a Church of England School, is part of the Grey Coat Hospital Foundation, a registered charity which was founded in 1698 by eight merchants in Westminster.
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Academics at Queen Anne's
What pupils study at Queen Anne's — and where it takes them.
at GCSE. Up to six are classed as 'core' (compulsory) and the remainder are chosen. Girls will be busy but will still have lots of time for extra-curricular activities. The school also organises Study Skills Days, which teach simple but effective strategies to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
Sixth Form life at Queen Anne's empowers students to secure the future of their choice. With all that is on offer, the girls will develop an extensive and adaptable skillset which will prepare them for study at their chosen university and the rest of their lives.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Over recent years the following universities have proved amongst the most popular for Queen Anne's girls: Durham University University of Exeter University of Leeds University of Bristol University of Manchester University of Nottingham Boston University, USA Princeton, USA Cardiff University University of Edinburgh Kings College London Loughborough University University of New York Nottingham Trent Southampton University Oxford University Duke University, USA At these universities, girls' have gone on to study a wide range of subjects. The most popular courses have included Psychology, English, Geography, Medicine, Veterinary Science and subjects related to Management and Business Studies.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses have been taken up by over 45 girls over the last four years, with courses including Biochemistry, Computer Science, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Biological Materials and Tissue Engineering and Marine Biology. Over the same period, girls' have gone to Oxford and Cambridge to study: Geography Human Sciences Law Materials Engineering Medicine Natural Sciences Philosophy, Politics & Economics An increasing number of our girls are choosing to study at universities in the United States of America with recent destinations including UCLA, University of Virginia, Northeastern University, Pepperdine and University of Philadelphia.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Queen Anne's
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Queen Anne's.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 4, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Contact with the outside world is paramount for success in the competitive world they will be entering. House parents take the girls out to trips to the theatre, cinema, bowling, restaurants amongst others, and give them treats, just as a parent would.
The Junior Boarding staff equip the girls with a growing sense of independence and responsibility and provide them with regular opportunities for leadership. Both the boarding houses are fun and vibrant places to be. House staff pride themselves on their welcoming, friendly and family orientated atmospheres.
A genuine home away from home
At the heart of our success is the 'human' aspect of boarding. We pride ourselves that Queen Anne's girls find their boarding experience fun. There is one Junior Boarding House - Michell and three Senior Boarding Houses - Holmes, Wilkins and Maddock.
Boarders are appointed a house in Lower 5 (Year 10) and stay in this house through their GCSE and A-Level years until the end of Upper 6 (Year 13). All accommodate day girls alongside boarders to create a community like feel amongst the Sixth Form girls.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Queen Anne's admissions
How children join Queen Anne'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
We are always prepared to consider short term stays subject to meeting the standard entry criteria. Special notes to agents about entry to the school Short Stay applicants for one or two terms have an interview with our Head of School and do not sit written entrance exams.
Entrance exams can be sat if you visit the school, at an agent office (as long as we have an agreement with you or The British Council. OVERSEAS TESTING DATES for 2027 Entry11+ Entry Friday 6 November 202613+ Entry Thursday 28 January & Friday 29 January 202716+ Entry Thursday Friday 20 November 2026UK ASSESSMENT DATES for 2027 Entry11+ Entry Saturday 7 November 202613+ Entry Thursday 28 January 202716+ Entry Friday 20 November 2026LATE APPLICATIONS for 2026A second round of examinations and interviews will take for late applications in the Lent Term 2026.
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Queen Anne's fees & funding
What Queen Anne'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 Anne's.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Queen Anne'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 Anne's location & travel
Where Queen Anne's is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6DX, England Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)118 918 7333 Website https://www. qas. org. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
London Heathrow 28 40 2. London Gatwick 65 100 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Reading 2 8 Local accommodation The Great House at Sonning - https://greathouseatsonning. co. uk/ (2.8 miles) The Roseate Reading (previously The Forbury Hotel) - https://www.
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