Queen's Gate School

Situated in the heart of London, Queen's Gate School offers a vibrant and nurturing environment for girls aged 4 to 18. With a strong emphasis on academic...

Founded 1891 — 135-year historyGirls-only ages 4-18Set in South Kensington, central London (on Queens Gate, opposite the V&A Museum)GSA memberMost internationally famous alumnae: Vanessa Redgrave and Lynn RedgraveSubstantial bursary programme

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About Queen's Gate School

Queens Gate School was founded in 1891 as a girls' school on Queens Gate in South Kensington, central London — opposite the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum. The school operates today on the original Queens Gate site and is girls-only ages 4-18. The Headmistress is Rosalynd Kamaryc. The school is a member of the GSA and is inspected by the ISI.

The school's most internationally famous alumnae are the actresses Vanessa Redgrave CBE — winner of the 1977 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Julia), Tony Award winner (Long Day's Journey Into Night), Cannes Best Actress (Morgan!) and one of the great English-language theatre actresses of her generation — and her sister Lynn Redgrave OBE — Oscar-nominated for Gods and Monsters (1998). Both were Queens Gate girls in the 1950s. The school operates a substantial bursary programme.

Programmes & strengths

SciencesMathematicsModern languagesMusicDramaArt

University destinations

OxbridgeRussell Group (Imperial, UCL, LSE)Medical schoolsUS Ivy League universities

Memberships & accreditations

GSAISI

Pupil breakdown

Girls: 443 (100%)
SEN support: 163 (36.8%)
SEN EHCP: 2 (0.5%)

Notable alumni

Vanessa Redgrave CBE (actress — Mary, Queen of Scots; Howards End; Mission: Impossible; Oscar winner for Julia 1977)Lynn Redgrave OBE (actress — Gods and Monsters)Nigella Lawson — partial educationOld Queen's Gate girls active in UK theatre, journalism and the arts

Address

133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Queen's Gate School?

Queen's Gate School is a girls' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 19, located near London in Greater London. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.

How do I apply to Queen's Gate School?

Most families apply to Queen's Gate School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

What are the fees at Queen's Gate School?

Fees at Queen's Gate School are approximately £10,231–£11,336 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/how-much-do-uk-private-schools-cost

Is Queen's Gate School a day or boarding school?

Pupils at Queen's Gate School can attend as day.

Is Queen's Gate School a single-sex or co-educational school?

Queen's Gate School offers a girls' learning environment.