Queen Mary's School

Prep girls boarding and day, North Yorkshire

the UK among independent schools without a Sixth Form (The Times Parent Power Guide 2026). Set in beautiful North Yorkshire parkland, just two hours from London by train and around an hour’s drive from Manchester, it offers an inspiring setting for girls to learn and grow. For those who love riding, Queen Mary’s provides the full British boarding experience, combining strong academic outcomes with exceptional equestrian provision at its 5-star British Horse Society-approved centre.

Pupils achieve excellent results and move on to leading Sixth Form schools, with girls consistently securing places at their first-choice destinations. Flexible boarding options include full, weekly and flexi, supported by experienced boarding staff who work closely with families and academic tutors to ensure every girl is known and supported as an individual. The school is a warm, vibrant and adventurous community with a proud 100-year history and a forward-looking ethos. Girls are encouraged to be ambitious, confident and engaged, benefiting from excellent pastoral care alongside a broad co-curricular programme.

Queen Mary’s is proud to support Armed Forces families, offering a 10% fee discount for military families and accepting the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA).