Queen Anne’s School

“Experts in girls’ education for 130 years, learning with Kind Hearts, Fierce Minds and Strong Spirits”

Queen Anne’s is an inspirational day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 set in 35 acres in the heart of Berkshire, with easy access to London. It stands as a beacon of academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care that blends a forward-thinking curriculum with a deep appreciation for the arts and a dynamic co-curricular program.  Girls can board at Queen Anne’s on a full, weekly or flexi basis in one of the four homely boarding houses. Part of the United Westminster & Grey Coat Foundation, the school has a strong network and a rich history. Here, students are encouraged to explore their individuality and thrive in an environment free from gender stereotypes.

Recent accolades include the prestigious Pastoral Care and Wellbeing award in the Talk Education Awards 2024, the HIEDA Clinical Excellence award for Practice Change Implementation, and the Best of the Best Senior category for Pastoral Care in The Week Independent Schools Guide. These honours showcase Queen Anne’s dedication to student welfare and its pioneering work in pastoral care for girls.

The school was shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year award for Student Careers provision. The careers programme addresses modern challenges, such as AI’s impact on jobs, labour market trends, and the hidden job market, ensuring students are adaptable and prepared for the evolving job landscape. Queen Anne’s students often secure places at Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League Colleges, Russell Group Universities, degree apprenticeships and other destinations of their choice. The strong alumni network frequently return to Queen Anne’s to deliver lectures and workshops about their diverse careers.

The Senior Lacrosse team are currently celebrating being crowned National Lacrosse Champions after a hard-fought tournament against the 16 best school lacrosse teams in the country. Many Queen Anne’s students start lacrosse in Year 7 and go on to compete for England, which is a testament to the high-level sports coaching at the school.

Queen Anne’s School strives to support busy families and offers and an extensive transport network with buses covering the local areas of Henley and Marlow, and further afield to London. The flexibility of day, flexi and full boarding options allow families to choose the right balance for their needs. All boarders and day students are seamlessly integrated in a vertical system called charters, where they are proud to collaborate on fundraising initiatives and friendly inter-charter competitions.

The strong academic offering, outstanding facilities, boundless opportunities beyond the school day and the family community all contribute to a thriving school with girls’ best interests at heart. Queen Anne’s offers a well-rounded education for girls and prides itself on finding each girl’s passion, leading them to thrive in school and beyond.