Queen Anne’s School

Girls boarding and day in Reading, Berkshire

 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. 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, and Queen Anne’s students often secure places at Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League Colleges, Russell Group Universities, degree apprenticeships and other destinations of their choice.


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.

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Experts in girls’ education for 130 years, learning with kind hearts, ferce minds and strong spirits.
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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 400
Youngest Boarder 11
Int'l Students 100