Queen Anne’s School

Senior School For Girls in Reading, Berkshire

Queen Anne’s is an inspirational day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 just 40 minutes from London. It stands as a beacon of academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care. The school’s pioneering education and rich co-curricular offering prepares girls for the challenges of the modern world. A broad, balanced curriculum with excellent STEM provision complements the extensive range of co-curricular opportunities. Queen Anne’s boasts a state-of-the-art music centre; outstanding art, design, animation, and ceramics facilities; plus, a 250-seat theatre and a thriving dance department. Amazing performance opportunities such as the Westminster Abbey service are cherished by the girls here. Many students earn places on national sports teams and overseas sports scholarships, particularly in lacrosse.


Girls can board at Queen Anne’s on a full, weekly or flexi basis. An experienced team of House Staff work closely with each girl’s family as well as Academic Tutors and Heads of Year to ensure that the individual needs of each girl are met. Tradition meets modernity in all aspects of learning here, while honouring the importance of writing and dexterity, Queen Anne’s embraces innovation such as Artificial Intelligence in learning and the use of digital devices. It inspires girls to explore their individuality, free from gender stereotypes.

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“With first class facilities, tip top pastoral care, plus a culture of female empowerment, we think it’s definitely one for the list of any parent for whom happiness & roundedness are top priorities.”
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Head Mrs Elaine Purves
School Type Senior school for girls
Senior Age Range 11 - 18
Academic GCSE: Yes
Alevel: Yes
Int'l Baccalaureate: No
Vocational
Total Students 420
Youngest Boarder 11
Int'l Students 62